Brian David DeBee

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Brian DeBee Obituary

Brian David DeBee
On Sept. 17, 2011, Brian lost his long, courageous battle with cancer at his home in
Alliance, Ohio. Born Nov. 3, 1960 to Mary Catherine (Hagge) and David W. DeBee, Brian graduated in 1978 from Alliance High school where he was an honor student and a football player. Soon after graduation, Brian was employed at the Timken Company in Canton, Ohio. Brian would remain employed at Timken for the next 32 years, where he was a well respected supervisor at the Harrison Steel Mill.
Brian is survived by his wife of 31 years, Pamela (Hons) DeBee; as well as his two sons, Joseph and Michael; granddaughter, Addison Rae; and two German Shepherd Dogs, Zoe and Vegas. He is also survived by his parents, David and Mary of Alliance; a brother, David DeBee of Alliance; and three sisters, Bridgett Sacco of Uniontown, Christy Lauer of Alliance and Susie McDaniel of Alliance; along with many nieces and nephews. Brian will be remembered for the faith and courage that he displayed during his long battle with cancer, and the love and pride that he had for his family. Brian will be missed every day, but has left his family the gift of strength and the life lessons needed to go on.
A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 427 E. Broadway, Alliance, Ohio on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011 at 4:30 p.m. The family will receive guests, immediately following the Mass, for a luncheon at the Christopher Columbus Hall, 505 S. Liberty Ave., Alliance, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Siedman Cancer Center at University Hospital, 11100 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44106, or to the American Cancer Society, 525 N. Broad St., Canfield, OH 44406, or to Alliance Community Hospital Foundation, 200 E. State St., Alliance, OH 44601. Arrangements are by the Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke Funeral Home, 1000 S. Union Avenue, Alliance, OH 44601. This obituary may be viewed and condolences may be sent to the family online at:
www.sharerfuneralhome.com
Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke, 330-823-2159

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Published by The Repository on Sep. 20, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Brian DeBee

11 Entries

Shayne and Suzanne Dilworth

September 29, 2011

Dear Debee Family,
Sorry for your loss. I learned a lot from Brian and have great memories of him including his sense of humor.

Joe Owens

September 22, 2011

To the Debee Family,
You are in my Thoughts and Prayers. Brian was one individual I am so happy I had the opportunity to work with at The Timken Company.He could always be counted on to come through when the need arose.
We had a few conversations pertaining to the thoughts of being diagnosed with cancer and what goes through your mind.Brian never spoke of being fearful of dieing. His main concern was his Family not himself. He did not like sympathy and really never wanted to burden anyone with what he was going through.He was full of courage and fought hard. Brian continued to smile and joke the last time I visited him in the shop a few months ago.
What an Exceptional Individual! He will be truly missed.

September 21, 2011

To the Debee family
I am so proud to have had the honor to be associated with Brian. He was one of the good guys. Always smiling, positive, and helpful. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Remember "Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal." Chris Tunney

Mark Farber

September 20, 2011

Pam, Mike, Joe, & Family
My heart goes out to all of you. I will miss Brian greatly after having the priviledge of working closely with him the past 13 years. We had many talks over the years and many, many laughs at work. Brian always had a way of injecting a little humor into almost every conversation. I will look back and remember him not just as my supervisor but as a friend.

Jim Bates

September 20, 2011

To the Debee Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Brian was a great man to work with, and one of the strongest people I have ever met in my life. He always stayed positive, and I was amazed by his courage. I hope that your memories help comfort you through the difficult times ahead. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Denny Yarnell

September 20, 2011

To the DeBee family,
I'm deeply sorry for your loss. I don't think I ever met a more courageous, stronger person who had to go through what Brian did, I that I'll always remember of him. I'll miss our talks,sharing our gardening experiences. May God bless you all!
My most sincere condolence.

Rob Willard

September 20, 2011

Pam - I am so sorry for your loss... Thoughts and prayers from my family to yours in this terrible time. Anything I can do is just a call away!

Bob Perez

September 20, 2011

To the Debee family,

I am sorry for you loss. Brian was a great man and I learned some valuable lessons from him during my time in the shops with him. May God Bless all of you.

- Bob Perez

Joe and Pam Volpe

September 20, 2011

There is not much one can say during this time of sorrow. Brian was a great guy and all my prayers and thoughts are with Pam and and her sons. Please try and remember the good times. May GOD Bless all of you.

Ethan Mayer

September 20, 2011

Many thoughts and prayers for Pam and her sons. May God Bless this family during this difficult time.

Jim Hall

September 20, 2011

Pammie, I'm so sorry for your loss. If you ever need anything, I am only a phone call away.
God Bless You and Your Family.
Jim "Bubba" Hall

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