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Joy Ellison
August 30, 2016
Ken, I am so sad to hear of Deb's passing. 42 years since Bettendorf middle school. You are in my thoughts and prayers, Joy Ellison
August 16, 2016
Ken, I can't make this short.
I am sorry for your loss with Deb's passing. She was the joy of your life and your children.
I'll blather a bit. When I was early in my tech support days Deb was in Accounting. She had a password problem with their secret server access. I helped her out, but while I did she was laughing. I asked what's up and she told me she got a funny email from her brother-in-law who was in the Navy did I want to see it? I said sure, I wasn't the email police. It was a cartoon picture of a sailor peeing into the ocean. I don't remember the caption, but it was funny.
Later, when she was in State Assessments, I helped her out a few times. Always sweet, always smiling no matter what the problem was. I told her I was in the NCS golf league with you and Cutler. She said something like yeah, he's a golfer.
I was laid off in 2011. A few years ago I saw her as a checkout gal at my South Hy-Vee. I stood in her lane, however long it was, just to talk to her. I knew her, of course, but I didn't expect her to remember me. But she did! I asked her how she was doing, and I asked after you. Things were great. She was so happy! Folks like high school sweethearts (lead cheerleader and star quarterback) don't come along very often.
One time in her line I asked what was up. She said you were enjoying your anniversary. She was glowing! It was on the day or a few days before or after I'm not sure. I wished you both well. I always asked after you. Back problems?
The next time I saw her there we chatted and then she said you were retired. I saw you in Target, and you were nervous about my hug. I said to her I bet he's golfing! Oh, yes! I told her I was worried about your back. I hadn't seen her for months so I thought she'd moved to the new North Dodge store. I had no idea Deb was sick. I'm sorry I loved talking with her. She was sunshine. A prayer to all who knew her husband, daughters, grandchildren, and friends, and your son who is in heaven with his mother now.
I bet you'd lose every round to get her back. I would take a walk-off 10 and more every hole to get her back for you.
My prayers and condolences to you and your family.
Jackie Thomas
August 8, 2016
I am so sorry to hear of Deb's passing. I first met Deb at MCI and then Parkview. She always had a smile on her face. She was so friendly and outgoing. I was shocked when I realized this was Deb. I wasn't sure until I saw the photos tonight.
May God bless you and comfort you during this very difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with all of Deb's family.
Mike & janan Fulwider
August 6, 2016
our deepest sympathy to the family.. sending prayers.
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