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Deborah Natansohn Obituary

NATANSOHN, DEBORAH LINDA, beloved daughter of Sidonia and Samuel Natansohn, loving sister of Rena Epstein, Sharon DeVries and Saul Natansohn, and sister-in-law of Gordon Epstein and Linda G. Natansohn. Adored aunt of Ben and Juliana DeVries, Daniel Epstein, and Ari and Sophie Natansohn. President of Seabourn Cruise Line, active in a variety of civic and charitable organizations in the South Florida area. An inspiration to all who knew her, friend to many, world traveler with a incredible joie de vivre. Deborah passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2006. Chapel services will be held on October 26, 2006 at 2:15 PM at the Star of David Memorial Chapel with interment to follow on the grounds of Star of David Memorial Gardens, 7701 Bailey Rd., N. Lauderdale, FL, 954-722-9000. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. To visit this Guest Book Online, go to www.MiamiHerald.com/obituaries.

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Published by the Miami Herald on Oct. 26, 2006.

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Ladonna Gray

October 23, 2007

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Shan Hull-Sbaldigi

October 22, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Ladonna Gray

November 10, 2006

A birthday never went by with me sending a card you see Deborah and my father were born on the same day. Debbie showed me kindness and my daughter Jordan loved her very much,my life will always be richer. And she will always be in my mind and heart.

Shan Hull-Sbaldigi

October 30, 2006

My deepest sympathy to the Natansohn family .

Debbie was my friend for 22 years and I do not believe I will ever stop missing her. Her achievments were monumental but the affection and attention she would give to her friends even more so.

Molly and Jim Cline

October 29, 2006

Loving and caring thoughts surround all the Natansohn Family for the loss of Deborah.
We extend our sympathy & support during this most painful time.
Jim and Molly Cline
neighbors of Rena, Gordon and Daniel

October 27, 2006

You were an awesome collegue in the cruise industry. I remember you when we worked at Pearl Cruises together.

I sorry to hear about your lost and God must have needed you now. Rest in Peace

JP

Sylvia Simons Trembelas

October 27, 2006

Debbie and I met on a 4-day Greek Island cruise in 1975. She was returning from spending time with her grandparents in Israel. We hit it off immediately and she moved into my cabin since it was large. When we got back to Athens, we took her stuff from the pension around the corner from my hotel and we shared my room, hung out with 2 older sisters from Queensland, Australia who were at our table at lunch and dinner and with whom we both communicated by real mail until they both died two months apart.

She came to Arlington, VA and stayed with me while she looked for a job here and met my family in MD. Rena even came here one weekend. We went to the Greek clubs at night, and she wound up hostessing at the club near my home while continuing to search for work with the Washington Post. She then rented a room at the home of a friend of mine, until she decided to return to MA.

I stayed with her a fews days on two occasions when she was working in London. The first time was in a flat next to her office and another friend of her's came, so there were 3 women in one studio flat. The next time I stayed with her was after she bought her flat in the suburbs. I was visiting the Wandsworth Prison on business and was in London for about 5 days. Each time I saw her, it was when I was on my way to/from Greece to visit family, take care of family business, and visit friends. That was the last time I saw Deb - 1985 or 1986. We kept in touch by phone and holiday cards. I followed her career ladder and was so proud of her achievements.

I know she loved you all very much because she always talked about you and she was so proud of Rena, Sharon, and Saul's accomplishments.

Even though we hadn't been in touch since she went to Seabourn, I thought of her often and left phone messages for her at homa.

I know she was greatly loved and will be sorely missed.

May She Rest In Peace.

Donna Ross

October 26, 2006

Debbie has been a friend for nearly 30 years. She was a wonderful, giving, loving person who I will miss very much! My heart & thoughts are with her family at this time.

Alma Colon

October 26, 2006

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Anita Carson

October 26, 2006

I am very saddened by the loss of Deborah and she will always be remembered for her contribution to the cruise industry and for her compassion she shared with others! My heart goes out to all her family and friends.

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