Debbie Calegar Obituary

It's that time of year again for Mrs. Calegar's lasagna and Riunite Lambrusco with Mr. Calegar. Happy Birthday to Deb and Merry Christmas to the Calegar family. Gone but never forgotten. Love you guys.

I think about Debbie often and I remember her fondly. Sending prayers

I miss Debbie. She touched so many lives from all walks of life and from almost every corner of the world. My thoughts and prayers go out for her and to her family and friends.

To the Calegar family,

Debbie and I were great friends at Karamursel American High School. I am so sorry about this, it must be so painful.
Sending my love and grateful I had the time with her that I did.
Peace, Elizabeth

Debbie will be missed. My thoughts & prayers are with the family.

I worked with Deb for about 6 months at Ritsema and Lyon. She was a wonderful boss and I enjoyed going into her office because she had so many pictures up of her family that I could sit there and gaze and gaze.
One story that sticks out for me is when I was debating quitting Ritsema and Lyon to go to school full time, instead of part time. I made up my mind that I would be quitting, so I had to tell the boss, Deb. As I walked into her office and shut the door I think she knew what was going on. I explained to her my circumstances, and she looked at me across her table and said. "We will miss you, I will miss you, but for only selfshiss reasons. That is how I felt today saying goodbye to Deb. I had just seen her a couple of weeks ago at a purse party and I helped her pick out her wallet and she helped me pick out a key ring. She was so, so funny to be around, I always hated to see her leave. She was a great person inside and out, and I know we will see each other again. Rest in Peace Deb!!!!

A Reminiscence

YES, thou art gone! and never more
Thy sunny smile shall gladden me;
But I may pass the old church door,
And pace the floor that covers thee.

May stand upon the cold, damp stone,
And think that, frozen, lies below
The lightest heart that I have known,
The kindest I shall ever know.

Yet, though I cannot see thee more,
'Tis still a comfort to have seen;
And though thy transient life is o'er,
'Tis sweet to think that thou hast been;

To think a soul so near divine,
Within a form so angel fair,
United to a heart like thine,
Has gladdened once our humble sphere.

By Anne Bronte
The Poetry Foundation

I can't begin to tell you all how sorry I am to hear about Debbie's death. Each and everyone of you who are grieving, you have my deepest symphaties. While tears roll down my face as I type this, I feel your pain in my heart. May you rest in peace dear Debbie and give your Uncle Gil a kiss for me.

Our deepest sympathies to all of the Calegars. I have not seen you all in over thirty but I was always kept apprised of how you were doing through my folks, Dale and Sharon Griffith.
I have always thought of you as an extension of my family since we first met in Turkey in 1972 and again at Pete Field in 1975. I will miss hearing how you are doing Debbie.
God Bless You Terry, Kathy, Dennis, Sharon and Kevin and your families.
I hope you can have the peace that only God can give at this time.

Calegar Family

I had the joy of working with Deb at Ritsema & Lyon. I will miss her laughter in the office. She was an amazing boss and friend and I will miss her dearly.

Deb, I'm sure there will be plenty of dogs in heaven. So you will not be without mans best friend up there. Your witty humor will definately be missed. It just won't be the same, not seeing your Mazda I sold you in the driveway next door. Debbie, we love you!!!!

Deb, You were the best neighbor in the world, I felt safer knowing you were just down the stairs. Thank you for all the thoughful things you did for us. Every time I open my front door I will think of you and be sure I hear you calling for Ricky. My prayers are with you and your family. We will miss you so very much.

Deb, I am not sure how many years I knew you but every day of every year seeing you at the Plaza of the Rockies was a pure pleasure. You were a fantastic lady and will be missed so much by everyone that had the pleasure of knowing you. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of your family. Thanks for being a part of my life during our days at the Plaza.

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

Our Dearest Calegar Family,

We are all devastated for your losses. Debbie was a wonderful woman, and she will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew her. You are all in our thoughts and prayer during this difficult time.

With Sincerest Sympathy,

Kimberly and McGrath

Deb was our office manager and I worked with her for seven years. I will miss you, Deb, a whole lot. God be with you, Christopher, your mom (the "cake lady") and dad.

May God help ease the pain. We know it's unbearable. We love you.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this tragic loss.

Jean and Bill (Smitty) Smith
formerly of 1518 Sanderson Ave

Dear Calegar Family,
I'm so sorry for the loss of your family members. My thoughts and prayers go out to all. Debbie was my best friend in high school. Suzette Kockler Young