Deborah Lynn "Debbie" Crist

1949 - 2021

Crist, Deborah "Debbie" Lynn
1949 - 2021
Deborah "Debbie" Lynn Crist, 71, of Columbus, passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at her residence. Debbie was born on September 13, 1949 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Ed and Mabel Crist. She was a graduate of Lancaster High School class of 1967, where she was honored on the Athletic Wall of Honor for being a 1964 State Champion in Cross Country. In 1986 and 1987 she competed in the National Triathlon Competition in Hilton Head Island, SC. She also graduated from Ohio State University where she excelled in various sports and had retired from the Ohio Department of Youth Services. Upon retirement Debbie went back to school at the American Institute of Alternative Medicine, where she studied Massage Therapy and had received the highest test score in school history and she aced the Ohio Boards. After her graduation she worked for Charles Penzone. She also had her own business, D L Crist Nature Photography. Debbie was loved by all that knew her and will be truly missed. Debbie is survived by her sister, Kay (Jim) Fouty; nephews, Scott (Jennifer) Crist, Jeff Koska and Trudy, and Steve Fouty; nieces, Julie Valentine, Lori (Rick) Swyers, and Deb (Dennis) Clark; brother-in-law, Bill Koska Jr; local cousins, Charlotte Cronin, Tom Mertz, and Mike and Dee Rempe; several great nieces and nephews; as well her wonderful friends and beloved cats, Klondike and Greta. She was preceded in death by her parents, and twin brother David A. Crist. Dignity Cremation has taken place through the HALTEMAN-FETT & DYER FUNERAL HOME. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 1, 2021 from 4-6PM at the funeral home with a Celebration of Life to follow at 6PM, where friends and family can share their stories and memories of Debbie. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to your favorite charity or the Fairfield Area Humane Society in Debbie's memory.