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Debbie with a dog
Portrait of Debbie
Debbie in early years
Debbie with family

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Memories

Deborah's kindness and love for dogs made a huge impression on me and Ill never forget her. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and all of her family. -Jenny E. W.

I''m so sad RIP Deborah Bronow -Emma S. A.

We lost a very special woman. Her journey was a complete rollercoaster and her words will always play in my mind: It is what it is. May she rest in peace hanging out with Dad free from pain and that nasty cancer. Love you both. -Martina W.

I am so sorry that Debbie lost her battle. I enjoyed all the times I had met her in Vermont when she was visiting Claire. Again, I am so sorry for all of your loss :( -Faye R.

I am so sad to lose my Aunt Debbie! She was always so sweet to my sister and I over the years and was also so great to my mom and aunts. I always loved when she came down to visit and I am glad I got to see her and her RV the last time she was down here. I am really going to miss her. -Chris T.

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Timeline

1953

  • September 7: Debbie was born in Long Beach, CA

1958

  • Deb's family moved to Boston to help care for her ailing grandmother. The family went to the hospital every day; it was tough for a 5 year old.

1959

  • Family moved back to Long Beach.

1965-1968

  • Attended Stanford Jr. High School in Long Beach.

1968-1971

  • Attended Millikan High School in Long Beach.

1971

  • January: Graduated from Millikan HS with honors. Deb was involved in the Jr./Sr. Class Council, Spanish Club, and Cosmopolitan Club, and was on the Principal's Honor Roll.
  • January-June: Took classes at Long Beach City College.

1972

  • Went to UCLA for one year, then transferred to Cal State Long Beach.

1974

  • Received a degree in Criminal Justice-Corrections from Cal State Long Beach.
  • First ever camping trip with friends Ellen and Lauri to Crystal Lake, which was actually a large mud hole when they went!
  • November 10: Deb's car was stolen. She was so afraid to tell her parents, she called Ellen's mom instead!

1976

  • Worked for EDD in Southern California.
  • Received a Masters degree in Public Administration from Cal State Long Beach.

1979

  • Attended the Rose Parade with Ellen and Mrs. C (Ellen's mom).

1980

  • April 1: Promoted to supervisor in the Lakewood office.
  • August 1: Transferred to Sacramento with EDD.

1981

  • September: Planned to buy her first house.

2001

  • September 11: In Washington, D.C., for work when the Twin Towers were destroyed; she and colleagues drove cross-country in a rental car to get home.

2009

  • Debbie in 2009
    Retired from EDD. Among other things at EDD, she was the: Deputy Director of the Legislative Liaison Office, Chief Deputy of EDD, and Deputy Director of Unemployment Insurance. She was a great leader and mentor. She was fair, supportive, kind, and generous.

2011-2023

  • Traveled in an RV throughout all the lower 48 states and Canadian Provinces with her dogs and good friend Kathy.

1990

  • Graduated from High School
  • Family moved to Springfield

1995

  • Married — a day full of joy
  • First home together

2002

  • Welcomed our first child

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