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Deborah Downey Obituary
Deborah "Debbie" Berwick
Downey
March 11, 1952
May 15, 2022
Deborah "Debbie", was born March 11, 1952 to James Berwick and Helen Berwick. She was a lifelong Colorado resident, graduating from Wasson High School ('70) and University of Northern Colorado ('74).
A lifelong educator, she instructed special education and math students in Widefield School District. Following retirement she worked with soldiers at Ft. Carson, helping them improve their math skills.
Debbie was active at First Presbyterian Church, PEO Chapter C, and volunteered in the community. She enjoyed friends and family, golfing, and travel. Adventurous, Debbie embraced life to the fullest, kayaking the Lower Kali Gandaki River in Nepal, going on an African safari, and bicycling across the southern United States (Pacific to Atlantic). She loved being outdoors and caring for her yard.
Debbie was preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her husband, Doug Downey; stepdaughter, daughter, Katy (Jeremy) Gibe; stepson, Ryan (Carrie) Shiverdecker; grandchildren, Blake and Spencer; and her siblings, Cindi Murphy, Missy (Mike) Graef, and Doug (Marie) Berwick; and their families.
Memorial Service, 11:00AM, Thursday, June 9, 2022, First Presbyterian Church, 219 East Bijou Street, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Debbie's memory to Compassion International or Assistance League's Bargain Box.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Deborah Downey
Craig Bailey
June 12, 2022
Missy, I'm so sorry for your loss. Our sisters remained good friends from early years at Audubon Elementary.
Craig Bailey
Santa Clarita, CA
Craig and Bev Harms
June 7, 2022
Doug - We are so sorry for your loss. May the memories of your music together help you through this time. Craig and Bev Harms
Alan Combs
May 24, 2022
Doug,
I am so sorry to hear about Deb. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Alan combs
John Cunningham
May 23, 2022
Everytime we think back about her Iconic Dorothy Hamill wedge and her kind and gentle smile we will remember how lucky we were to be her friend and colleague.
Douglas and Barbara Frey
May 23, 2022
Doug, so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Brenda Robertson
May 22, 2022
She was our cheerleading sponsor at Sproul Jr High School. Always very nice and helpful! RIP Miss Berwick. I know you will be missed.
John Cunningham
May 22, 2022
Deb was my late wife's first Student Teacher. Her friendship with Carol was everlasting and her support for me after Carol's passing was special. All of us who knew and loved Deb will treasure her kindness and care for others.
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