Brogan, Deborah A., M.D.
Deborah A. Brogan, M.D. died on Monday, July 31, 2017 from complications with her organ transplants. She was born April 17, 1956 in Iowa City, Iowa. From 1958 to 1968, she lived in California before moving to Lincoln, Nebraska at the age of twelve. She was the high school valedictorian for her class. She attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln on a full Regents Scholarship and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. She received a scholarship to medical school at the University of Nebraska at Omaha and graduated with honors. She did her psychiatric residency at Albany Medical Center where she met her husband of 32 years, Steven Fox Ph.D. She worked at Arizona State University as the eating disorders team psychiatrist while also doing a psychiatric private practice for twenty years. She is survived by her spouse: Steven G. Fox; Her parents: William and Dyxeen Brogan; five siblings: Tom Brogan (Pat), Kathy Blocher-McCabe (John), Michael (Rita), Phillip Brogan (DeAnn) and Brian Brogan (Julie); 8 nieces and nephews: Jesse (Laura), Jacquelyn (Stan), Jacob (Lexi), Kylie (Erik), Chris, Chelsea, Jackson and Skylar; and one great niece: Lily; two sister-in-laws: Valois Lantz, Lauretta Olson (Darrell). A funeral mass will be held Thursday, August 3, 2017 at 10:00 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 1800 East Libra Drive, Tempe, Arizona 85283. Condolences may be made at www.qohcfh.org. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Banner Health Foundation Kidney Transplant - Deborah Brogan Memorial Giving, 2901 N. Central Ave., Suite 160, Phoenix, AZ 85012.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Aug. 2, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Deborah Brogan, M.D.

14 Entries

Charles

October 2, 2023

I just recently learned about your passing. You were an invaluable resource at ASU. Always professional and dedicated. I´m sure your presence is sorely missed by family and colleagues.

Teri Pierce

March 21, 2018

Dr. Brogan-
I just saw your obituary on-line, today. You died the day I retired last year. It was a happy day for me, and now I am so sad. I can't thank you enough for helping me learn a new way of living. The first thing you did was hand me an AA meeting list. Today I am 22 years sober, and living a good life. I always give you credit for being the one person in my life that gave me the desire to turn my unhappy life around. I thought of writing you a letter since so many years had gone by since the last one. I wanted to visit again so many times but just never made it back down there. I got married in 2015 in Maui. I'm still with Susan and we have made a fun life together..along with furry paws.
I know you are helping people up in heaven. I can't wait until I see you again. God bless you and your family. I know no one will ever read this since a year has gone by, so this is written to you. Thank you for your help, and wisdom. You will always be a very big part of me.
I love you.
Teri

Fran & Bob Lyons

December 28, 2017

Thinking of you, Debby, and sending a heart filled with blessings and love.
A fond farewell to you, my friend.

nathalia

October 16, 2017

thinking about you

August 21, 2017

Sorry for your loss may you find confort in family and friends. 1john 4:16 God is love

Nathalia

August 11, 2017

Sometimes I just want to talk to you, hear your voice. You always knew what to say. I miss you very much. I hung up the very last birthday card I received from you on my desk at work. Thinking about how I wish you were still here.

Ar B

August 5, 2017

Sending our deepest sympathy to you and the entire Brogan Family over the passing of Deborah. A capable and intelligent woman. Memories of our loved ones will last forever. They will always have a special place in our hearts. Cherish your memories together and the love and support of those who care. May the "God of all comfort" help you cope and give you strength and peace. 2 Corenthians 1:3,4

Dave Sampsell

August 5, 2017

Brian - So sorry to hear this news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Pat

August 4, 2017

I am so sorry to read of your loss. May you gain strength and comfort by pouring out your emotions in prayer to God.

D. Romans 15:33 Andrews

August 3, 2017

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Odette James

August 2, 2017

I will always remember Debra's sense of humor and her great smile. I will always remember her gentle and compassionate spirit. I loved that we shared a love for cats. Debra was a true warrior and an amazing human being. Knowing Debra made me a better person. You will be missed, but I will always feel your presence. Rest in peace, my friend.

Greg Shrader

August 2, 2017

Debby,
You were an invaluable colleague and a treasured friend. My condolences to Steve and your family.

Cathy Lohmeier

August 2, 2017

I have such fond memories of Deb from the day she came to St. Theresa's school in Lincoln, NE. We thought she was so exotic being all the way from California! She was such a keen observer of life and had such a great sense of humor. We would have long talks and try to solve the world's problems at the few slumber parties we were able to attend together. Even at such a young age, she thought deeply about life and the world around us. I also remember when she was diagnosed with diabetes in high school. She never let the disease oppress her or keep her from enjoying her life or dreaming about her future. I haven't seen her or spoken to her for many years, but I know Arizona was lucky to have had her as a part of the community. Not very many people have the compassion and dedication that she had. I am so sorry to hear that she is gone. I know her family will miss her dearly, and so will the world.

August 2, 2017

To the Brogan Family: My heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and friends during this difficult time. I hope that the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can bring comfort. Knowing that there's a hope for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.

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