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Deborah Bryan Obituary
She was born in Muskingum County on September 27, 1955 a daughter of Anna Louise Dolen of Zanesville and the late Perry Richard Dolen. She worked as a school secretary with the Zanesville City Schools and was a member of North Terrace Church of Christ where she was involved with the children's ministry. She was a 1973 Graduate of West Muskingum High School, an office manager for Dr. Hibler, and was the secretary in the Obstetrics Department at Bethesda Hospital, and also as Secretary for Dr. Powelson, and Doctor's Ulrich and Canter.
In addition to her mother; Deborah is survived by her husband, James Bryan; one daughter, Annie (Matthew) White of Zanesville; three brothers, Richard (Kathy) Dolen of Kingston, TN, Robert (Teresa) Dolen of Crooksville and Tommy (Cheryl) Dolen of Zanesville; five sisters, Joyce (Joe) Wilson of Zanesville, Carol (Brad) Notestone of Glendale, AZ, Linda (Randy) Grubb, Billie (Dean) Brown and Martha Dolen all of Zanesville.
In addition to her father; she was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Smith.
Visitation will be held from 1-3 and 5-8 at North Terrace Church of Christ, on Friday, November 19. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 20, 2010 at North Terrace Church of Christ with Mr. Bill Meaige officiating. Burial will follow in Zanesville Memorial Park. THE SNOUFFER FUNERAL HOME 1150 WEST MILITARY ROAD, ZANESVILLE, has the distinct honor of serving the Bryan family. Memorial contributions may be to The Cleveland Clinic Brain Tumor and Oncology Center 9500 Euclid Ave Cleveland, Ohio 44195 Attn: George Lawerance.
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Memories and Condolences
for Deborah Bryan
Susan Reilly
November 11, 2023
Missing you as much today as I did starting 13 years ago. Oh, how I wish I could sit and talk with you again.Suzi
Susan Reilly
December 1, 2010
Deb; I will miss you more than words can ever express. You were like a sister to me in so many ways (not that you needed another one!) but it's hard to remember a time in my life when you and Jim were not a part of it. I know where you are, so I really didn't "lose" you, but I will cherish your memory until we meet again! I am so happy you are dancing with Jesus and totally free of any disease and pain. Can't wait to see you someday soon! Until then, I will remember you with a smile. Don't worry; I've got my eye on Jim and Annie and they will be okay in time. I'm so glad that you are more than okay now. Love you forever. <3
Cheryl Wilson
November 20, 2010
I graduated with Debbie In 1973 at West Muskingum .
So sorry for everyones loss. I know she is at peace now. I'm sure it was a battle for her. My deepest sympathy.
Cheryl Young Wilson
Pam & Phil McIntosh
November 20, 2010
Carol, to you, your family and Debbie's:
Today you say good-bye to Debbie here on earth as she is laid to rest but she will always remain in spirit in your hearts. We didn't know her personally but knew her through you and I often said she was the poster gal for cancer. She paved the way so others that will follow could benefit from her treatment, her strength and her faith in God. She was and is an inspiration. Our prayers are with you.
Bruce & Marilyn Archibald
November 20, 2010
Jim please forgive me for missing Debbie's funeral. I didn't find out about it until today and the funeral is already over. Since I work in Columbus I didn't read the paper and just found out about her passing.
I pray that God will comfort you in this time of great loss. If I can do anything to help you please let me know.
IVY WILSON
November 20, 2010
THINKING OF YOU LINDA. DOUG AND IVY WILSON
Jeremy King
November 19, 2010
Debbie was an "Angel" on earth now she is an "Angel" in heaven who has recieved her wings..I am sorry for your loss Mom said she was an amazing person. God be with you all.
Dee Luburgh
November 19, 2010
I remember Debbie as the smiling, awesome secretary at Pleasant Grove Elem & National Road Elem. With deepest sympathy.
November 19, 2010
tom&cheryl sorry to hear of your lost I know words cant make it better but time will heal as I lost my mom too its tough but your strong the Bobbfamily
norwich ohio
November 19, 2010
I graduated from West in 1971 and then worked with Debbie and her mom at Bethesda in the early 70s. She was a wonderful person then as was the whole Dolen family. Sorry to hear of her struggle but I plan to meet her again in Heaven some day.
Deb Shuey Grove
Tammy & Kelsey Morrow
November 19, 2010
Our Thoughts and prayers are with you, sorry for your loss.
Tammy & Kelsey
November 19, 2010
Jim,
We wanted to send our condolences to you & your family. Our thoughts & prayers go out to all of you. ...Randy & Beth(Jerles) Spung
Heather & Tad Hughes
November 19, 2010
Our prayers, love, and deepest condolences go out to the family of Deborah Jean Dolen Bryan. May the Lord be with her and with you during this difficult time. To Linda Grubb, we are thinking of you during this hard time. We are truly sorry for your loss. Much love you always.
Carol Gibson
November 19, 2010
Jim and Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
delaine hill
November 19, 2010
debbie is at peace now, god will give her family comfort and strength delaine wilson hill
Anna King-Lovejoy
November 19, 2010
Mr. Bryan & family I send my deepest condolences to your family. I never knew Debbie personally only from what my Mother Bekkie King has told me. She said she was a wonderful Christian with a heart of Gold unlike anyone she has ever known. God needed an "Angel" so he picked Debbie to walk on the streets paved in Gold she will look down on you from Heaven and keep you safe. The Angels are rejoicing as she is welcomed into the Kingdom of God. I pray that he will wrap his loving arms around the family and help you through the days ahead. God be with you God Bless you all.
Brenda Gatten
November 18, 2010
To the Dolen Family and everyone else.So sorry to hear of your sisters passing.She is in no pain now.Carol or Joyce if you need someone to talk to'you can send me a message &I'll get right back to you,Know that you are in our prayers.Love&Prayers Tim*Becky West.Tim&Terri Slack.Richard&Brenda'Slack'Gatten & Peggy Slack
Debbie Slack
November 18, 2010
Bob and Teresa,
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of your sister. We did not know her personally, but we know the pain of losing someone you love. Please know you are in our prayers and may the many wonderful memories of your sister bring you comfort, and knowing that she is healed and in God's arms sustain you through the coming days. God bless you all.
Greg and Deb Slack
Jenny Hannahs
November 18, 2010
Dear Jim, I'm very sorry for you & your familys loss, Deb was an amazing woman whom I adored. I'm very thankful that my life was touched by such an amazing woman who inspired me to fight hard for everything I stood for.May GOD comfort you in your time of sorrow. Praying for you.
Melanie (Morgan) Ray
November 18, 2010
Annie, Jim, Annie and Family,
We are deeply saddened by your loss. Deb always had a bright smile for everyone. May God comfort you in the days to come and bring you peace for ever more. Melanie, Morgan and Taylor Ray
Marcia Bryan
November 18, 2010
Jim, Annie, and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I hope that it gives you some comfort right now knowing that she is safe in the arms of Jesus. You have my deepest sympathy.
Marcia Bryan
Annette Adams Kendall
November 18, 2010
Weep but briefly for your loved ones as they enter into the Kingdom of God,
for they shall possess a joy and peace that is unattainable on God's earthly realm.
Rather, rejoice in their everlasting and total happiness, for their eyes have seen God.
Deb was a very special, brave lady that I was fortunate to get to know at my time at North Terrace. My prayers are with you, Jim, and the rest of your family during this difficult period in your lives.
With Sincere Sympathy,
Mindi Rieder-Thore
November 18, 2010
Jim and family:
There are no words of comfort that I can share, because I am grieving with you. I can still see Deb at our house on Harding Road, playing pool in our family room. She always was so kind to my parents. She really made my dad feel so special with her kind words, when he would be grilling out for the youth.
It's hard to imagine that she is gone.
I do know though, she is completely healed and in the place we all long to be!
Thanks for remembering your convenant relationship with the Lord, Deb and you and for caring for her, till death.
Love and hugs to you all.
Becky Decker Glass
November 18, 2010
To the Dolen and Bryan families: My deepest sympathy. I have known Debbie for years and went to school with her. She was a lovely lady. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Sue Butcher
November 18, 2010
Jim and Family,
My deepest sympathy to each and every one of you at this most difficult time.
Debbie, Becky King, Mary Dingey and I had such wonderful times when we were in High School. My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Susanna Caw Butcher
November 18, 2010
The family of Deb is in our thoughts and prayers. Deborah was such a nice and caring person. I had the opportunity to work with her many years ago in OB at Bethesda. God bless all of you.
Cathy Dickson
November 18, 2010
Bob, Teresa and Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through the days ahead. Although I never knew Deb personally, I know what a special person she was to all of you. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.
nancy snyder
November 18, 2010
May God be your family in this time of sorrow. So sorry about your loss. love nancy & Bill
Debbie German
November 18, 2010
You're in my thoughts and prayers. I'll always remember Debbie from youth group at North Terrace in the good old days.
George&Robin Wheeler
November 17, 2010
Tommy & Cheryl Dolen & Bryan family: So sorry for your loss. May God be with you in your time of need. My prayers are being sent that God helps you through this terrible time. God Bless.
November 17, 2010
to the dolen family sorry to hear about the lost of your sister we will be praying for you from the dooley... family
November 17, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Deb was a very special person...a friend to all. May God grant you peace.
Lisa Arter
D.A. Kocher
November 17, 2010
Hi Jim, i'm so glad i ran into u and Debbie a few weeks ago @ Home Depot! It was nice to see you guys!!I'll always remember those younger days, playing cards at each others houses and the concerts we went to!! Good times!! Peace to you and your family that only knowing a loving God can give!
Thinking and praying for you,
Best Regards,
D.A.
Sorry that I'm in Colorado on business and will probably not be back in time for the the funeral.
November 17, 2010
To the Dolen and Bryan families:
With sorrow and sympathy you are kept in our thoughts, in our prayers and in our hearts. With our love,
Gayle and Jimmy Williams
November 17, 2010
Dear Jim -
Debbie was such a blessing to so many. I know you will miss her terribly. May God give you peace and may good memories bring you comfort. Your love for each other was special and an inspiration to all.
I value the friendship we shared and the times that we prayed for a baby (Annie!) to become part of your home. I will remember Debbie for her smile, her encouragement, and her thoughtful ways.
One extra special memory is of Debbie bringing the newly born Jennifer to the nursery door for my mom to be able to touch and hold (even though, back then, it was against the rules :). That baby is now 30-years-old, but Debbie is still a part of her "first day" story!
I thank God for Debbie and for her life and all the beauty she leaves here on earth. She is finally healed - praise God!
Love and Prayers - Charlotte (and Steve) Murphy
Barbara Boond
November 17, 2010
I am so sorry for your lost. My deepest sympathy to the family. I met Deb thru her sister Mary. May god give you peace at this time.
Danny & Doris Kocher
November 17, 2010
Jim & Annie~~ With deepest sympathy to you and both your families..Praying for you all to get thru this difficult time. Debbie will be missed by all..
Cindy Sims
November 17, 2010
Jim, Annie, and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Deb was an inspiration, a blessing to everyone who knew her. We hold you in our thoughts and prayers. The Sims - Cindy, Heidi, Ryan, Caitlin and family
Clayton and Vicki O'Neill
November 17, 2010
Tommy,Cheryl and the family of Deborah you are in are hearts and we pray for you.
Vicki and I will be thinking of you and your famliy thru the days ahead. Deborah will be miss by all.
Cheryl Babb
November 17, 2010
So sorry for your loss.
November 17, 2010
Blane,
My sincere condolences to you and your family on the far too early passing of your aunt. My thoughts are with you.
Dr. Peck
Pam Spring
November 17, 2010
Dear Bobby Dolen & Family - It's been a long hard battle but now it's over. Remember all the good times. She was one of the nicest people I've ever known. We are so sorry for your loss . May all your family help you thru this hard time. Pam & Mike Spring
November 17, 2010
Jim & Annie, May you find comfort in knowing your precious Deb is now in Gods loving arms. You and the Dolen family will remain in ou prayers.
Alan & Tammy Conner
Bekki King
November 17, 2010
Jim, Annie & family I pray that the Lord with wrap his arms around you & give the strength you need to get through the days ahead..Debbie was a wonderful Mother,daughter,sister & friend. She will be truly missed.
God looked around His garden
And He found an empty place
He then looked down upon the earth
And saw your precious face
He put His arms around you
And lifted you to rest;
God' s Garden must be beautiful
He always takes the best.
He knew that you were suffering
He knew you were in pain
He knew you' d never ever
Get well on earth again.
So He closed your weary eyelids
And whispered " Peace be thine "
Then He took you up to Heaven
With Hands so gentle and kind.
It broke our hearts to lose you
But you did not go alone,
For part of us went with you
The day God welcomed you home.
KC and Shelley Walker
November 17, 2010
The Dolen and Bryan families are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so very sorry for your loss.
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