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Debra Loomis Obituary
July 9, 1953 - March 24, 2015
After a life of creativity, deep friendships and laughter, Debra Loomis died peacefully on March 24, 2015, in her Middletown, CA, home with her beloved husband Davis and daughter Zoe, by her side. Born in Tarrytown, NY, Debra co-founded the adventure travel company Journeys East with husband Davis in 1985, leading small group backcountry trips to Japan for the next 27 years. To read her full story, go to www.debrajloomis.comTo plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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James Wolf
September 24, 2025
Debby and I were best friends at age 4, in Tarrytown, when they moved to California where her Dad became a Giant in Toys, I was devastated. Knew Merry, Lilian, and Bernie well Our familes were very close- RIP, my dear, Jim Wolf, Bridgton Maine
Laurel Garza
June 14, 2015
Merry, I am a sad to learn of Debbie's death. When we were growing up in Palos Verdes, CA back in the 60's, she was your pesky but ever-entertaining little sister. I see she went on many fine adventures during her life, bringing her tender, exuberant brand of love and joy to folks lucky enough to meet her along the way. ~ With Love, Laurel Garza
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