Deborahs 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.
Memories
Im 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.
I am at a total loss. My heart is broken! I got to know her through her love of corgis as she acquired Hap and Brynn from us. She was such a wonderful human. -Michelle G.
I am so sorry for your family's loss. I worked for Deborah in the 90's. After we both were retired she would make a point to stop for a quick visit to say hi when she was traveling the Oregon Coast. What an amazing, brilliant woman... she will be missed -Kathleen Y.
Deb will be remembered in so many wonderful ways, especially for her love of animals and technology! I can picture her big smile and laugh, as she threw her head back! She found great joy in connecting all us cousins! She loved helping out wherever she could. Deb fought these cancers with all she had! She was a brave and strong woman! I'll miss her and her Facetime calls! Ill surely cherish our time together. Fly high Deb! You did good! -Patricia F. M.
Very sorry for the loss of such a beloved friend. -Joy Z.
I am so sorry to hear this and had been thinking of her the last few days because she hasn't been on facebook like she used to be. Now she is with her beloved Jack and her mom and dad, whom she spoke of fondly. RIP, Debbie. -Brookelea H. L.
A good friend...she will be missed. -Harry W.
This is heartbreaking. I am so sorry to read this. -Jennifer A.
I am so sad to hear this. She was an amazing person and it was an honor to know her. RIP Deborah -Marilyn Y.
Im so sorry to hear this! Deb was a wonderful person and she was my neighbor in Antelope for several years! God bless her and sending love to her family! -Lisa E.
She will be missed by many! RIP Debbie! -Lori H.
This is heartbreaking. May God and her much loved parents welcome her. She is one of the most honorable people I have ever known. I treasured her. Peace and comfort to her family and friends. -Roxanne M.
RIP Deborah! -Heidi R.
Rich and I are so sorry to hear of Deborah's passing. She was always looking for ways to help others and was very kind and generous with her time and affections. -Joan O.
I didn't even know she was that sick. So sorry to learn of this. RIP, Deb -Scott V.
So very sorry to hear this. Praying peace and comfort for all her friends and family. Will miss her trips to the east coast. -Nancy A.
Oh my, this is sad news to see. Sending love to all of Deborah's friends and family, as she was a great friend to all. Loved her travel and pup stories. -Cathy S. M.
I like to picture her in my mind, being met by her dog Jack, and her Mom and Dad. She was so kind, so smart, and lived a great life. Well miss her so! -Pam H.
I am so sad to lose such a wonderful person who was an incredible mentor to me and I owe my successful career to Deborah. You will be greatly missed Deborah! RIP -Michele S. R.
RIP Deborah Bronow. Thank you for being in our lives and being a great aunt to Luca. You will be missed and we will tell him about you until he grows up. -Thao T.
Aww phooey! God bless you Deborah. You were a terrific mentor, pal (after retirement) and an all round good human. May you be able to be with all those you love. -Sharon J.
Debbie was a great person and she will be missed . Got to know though the Cappelletti family. -Ann D.
So sorry to hear of her passing. Her smile and booming laugh will always be remembered. RIP Deborah. -Debbie M.
Sending love and support -John C.
Rest in peace Deborah. She will be deeply missed. -Ellen B. M.
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your close friend. -Florence B. B.
I am so sad to hear this news. RIP Deb - you were the best! I hope she is in a better place now. -Deborah C.
Oh! Im so sorry to hear this. Thanks for sharing. -Jean M. C.
May she rest in peace. -Lynnette T. S.
Heartbroken that Deborah is no longer with us. I'm fortunate to have had the opportunity to work for her and forever grateful for her friendship/mentorship! Sending love and my deepest condolences to the family. Heaven gained an amazing soul. -Sindy N.
So sorry. Very lovely and enjoyable lady. -E Jane C.
Deborah was an EDD UI manager when I met her. Then she became Acting DIRECTOR and I worked directly with her during labor contract negotiations. She was a smart, kind, funny woman. I learned much from her. Rest now Deborah. Rest. -Phoebe A. B.
A very good person has passed. R.I.P. -Robert W.
I'm so saddened to hear this news. She meant a lot to me and had been on my mind very much lately. I kept meaning to text her and wish I had. We shared our trips as we traveled around the country even though we were in different rigs and in the same areas but not together. She was kind, generous and as smart as they come. I will forever be grateful that I had the privilege of calling her my friend. My prayers and blessings go out to her family and all those who loved her. -Karen B.
Such a wonderful person. World lost a good one. -Ken M.
Im sorry to hear this! She was such a great leader and will not be forgotten. -Susie H. P.
She will be fondly remembered. -Diana R.
So sorry to hear this sad news. My condolences to the family! -Ann F.
Deborah was amazing. She believed in me and supported me and placed me where I am today. The world has lost one great lady. Its definitely a little dimmer this week. Please post that her beloved dogs have a home and are not going to a shelter. She loved them so and they were so much of her journey, for her, just want to make sure they are ok. -Brynda S D.
So sad to hear of Deborah's passing. She had given such wonderful pictures of her travels and her adventures with her doggie companions adding a new way of traveling. I had missed her posts recently and didn't know of her battle. Blessings to her and her family. -Elisa A.
That is sad. I remember Debbie very well. May her memory be eternal. And my condolences to all of you -Nick A.
Im sorry to see Deborah has passed away. She was a very loving and kind lady. Always filled with love and cheer. -Eric W.
Deb became like family to us and we will miss her so deeply. We are just grateful for the chance to have had her in our lives. Her kindness, helpfulness, and sense of humor were amazing and the world is a little less bright without her smile. -John C.
So sorry to lose such a wonderful person. She will be missed! -Susan B.
I am so sorry that Deborah has left us. She was a pleasure to work with for so many years and such a strong lady. -Kay F.
I had the privilege and pleasure of working with Deborah at EDD until her retirement. I was an attorney in the EDD Legal Office and worked closely with her on a number of issues over the years. May her memory be a blessing to all of us who knew her. -Glenn J.
Sending so much love to all of the people who knew and loved this beautiful soul. She was a treasure in this world and I will forever be grateful for our friendship and that our paths crossed -Sarah M. P.
A coworker and friend, I will miss her along with the canine and travel posts. She always set her goals high, and succeeded in most. God's speed Debbie. -Daniel K.
There are no words, my heart hurts. Deb fought so hard, but made sure she lived every day to the fullest. I will miss her. -Laura L. B.
So very sorry. Harold and I send our prayers to her family -Natalie F.
Rest in peace Deborah. Condolences to the family. You will be missed. -Agnes D.
Deborah will be missed and the world is a bit dimmer for her not being in it. I'll be keeping her family and loves ones in my thoughts and prayers. -Eric W.
So sorry for your loss. She lived a good life. Rest in peace. I remember her sharing about her travels with her . -Jeanmarie W.
So sorry to hear that. I remember her from the ITSC Steering Committee. She was up on the latest tech and UI! -Joe V.
My sympathies and condolences to Deborahs family and friends. It was always nice to see where Deborah was traveling to with her corgis and Jack. -Linda H.
An admirable person who contributed so much. RIP. -Bob B.
I was honored to work with Deborah in the UI Branch Office. She was so knowledgeable. I learned so much from her. RIP -Dee N.
What a sad day. Debbie was so supportive of her staff and did so much to further many of our careers. It was quite a ride working for her, but so rewarding. -Marty M.
My Cousin Debbie was a huge presence and force in this world. She loved fiercely , was a warrior for any dog that needed her, and left a lasting impression on anyone who was lucky to call her a friend. I refuse to believe that my time is over with her . So Im going to close this with the cliche TILL WE MEET AGAIN! I miss you and love you! -Claire S.
This is so hard to hear because Deborah was so vivacious and strong. Just cannot imagine her ever leaving us! She was always leading us. Bless all who are saddened by this news. RIP Deborah- you will be missed so very much! -Cin H.
Deborah and I worked together since the late 1980s, like others I learned so much from working with and for her. We sparred a bit, but those were also learning opportunities. She had a wonderful career, made friends wherever she went, and loved her furry friends. She will be missed. -Alison G. G.
I am so sorry to hear about Deborahs passing, may she rest in peace. -Janice W.
Deb was a force of nature so the world has lost a magnificent human being who used her talents to improve peoples lives personally and professionally. Gods blessings on her eternal journey. -Mary K.
Condolences to Deborahs family. It was a privilege to be a member of her team. -Anjetta B.
Deb was an ever faithful friend since high school. I will miss her great conversations and kindness. I will miss my friend. -Lauri F.
So sad about this. -Lester G.
Such a great loss. Rest in Peace Debbie. Thank you for reaching out to me and our family so we were able to meet you and reminisce about our mothers and family. I will always remember spending time with you when you visited. Thinking of Cathy at this difficult time. -Theresa F.
So very sorry for Debs families and friends loss. -Donna B. P.
Deborah was such an amazing mentor to me and also a great friend. Deborah, I will miss you and am grateful for the time we got to spend together. -Alexi V. C.
I didn't know Deborah was ill so this is quite a shock to me. She was a great lady and showed that to me in what was a difficult work situation. I will miss her kind heart and posts on Facebook. Happy trails, Deborah whatever direction you are now traveling. -Mary B.
Deborah was a role model for me growing up in UI. I will always be grateful for her guidance. Her recommendation of me to the Federal government started my career with USDOL. She had a good heart and I will miss her dearly. My condolences go out to her family. I hope you can take comfort in the fact that she is no longer suffering. -Candace E.
My deepest condolences to Deborahs family and friends. May she rest in peace -Adelino-Maria T.
My deepest condolences to Debs family and her wide circle of friends. It was a privilege to work for her and with her. She had such a good heart. I know she and Jack are having a wonderful time! RIP -Pat W. P.
Such an amazing woman!!! RIP Deborah -Corliss K.
I wouldnt have gotten where I did in my career without the mentorship and caring of Deborah. She was absolutely one of a kind and she made me a better leader. -Talbott S.
Im so sad to hear this, however Im glad her suffering is over. I will miss her. -William B.
Debbie and I met at Millikan HS and bonded in 10th grade over laughing through a serious movie, Lion in Winter--and she soon became the "fourth sister" in my Greek family. We had many firsts: first camping trip, first time baking a cake (her dad was furious when she lifted the beaters and flung chocolate batter all over the newly painted ceiling!), first time at a Greek Festival (she didn't like the food offerings and ordered a pizza!), first time at the Rose Parade, first time skiing (not very successfully), Deb's first of many Christmases with my family (and reading her "The Night Before Christmas" every year--in person or by phone), first time exploring Washington DC (and trying to see EVERYTHING in one day), first time introducing her dogs to mine, and so much more. A smart, caring, generous and fun loving, strong woman, Debbie has been such an important and wonderful part of my life. I am grateful for her love and the friendship we shared. -Ellen C.
Deborah was a very caring person and would do most anything for others in need. When working in UI Division we had husband and wife refugees from Russia working on a work experience program. They had one son. Marie started a campaign, and I helped her, to get their apartment furnished as they were all sleeping on the floor. UI Division furnished their entire house. When I spoke with Deborah about this effort, I told her we also wanted to collect money for them. She immediately said, "Lets go." We went all over the department to almost everyone in a leadership role in central office. She collected over that day. And that is the type of person she was, and loved being.
I was thinking of getting a dog when I was working as Deborah's Administrative Assistant. She had a black lab named Jack. I don't think he was her first dog named Jack. I ask if Jack could spend the week with me while I was on a stay-at-home vacation, just to see how it would be to have a lab. She agreed and he came home with me. Jack was a very unruly dog. After 3 days I was ready for him to go home. Also, I had white furniture and as he walked near it he leaned against it shedding hair everywhere and embedding it in the furniture. I called her and said he was ready to come home. But she was having none of it. She had no sympathy for my troubles and said he was staying for the week. When needed, she could stick to her plan. And that plan was to have one whole week's break from Jack. And, she had so much fun talking about why anyone would want white furniture to anyone who would listen. Of course, all of this was in her good natured banter which always brought on the big smile.
One of Deborah's key efforts while leading others was to recognize employee efforts. She took great pleasure in taking every opportunity to recognize the work of her staff. She also was a great communicator, making sure everyone had the information they needed to do a great job. These are just two examples of why she was so successful.
I'm so sorry Deborah had to leave so soon. She loved her Father and Mother so much. I know she must be happy to be with them. -Joan O.
Deborah and I shared 35 years. I had the pleasure of working with her...learning what leadership looks like. What a force. She saw things clearly. She said what needed to be said and did what needed to be done. No matter how difficult. She was my work role model, but also my friend.
We spoke of her health and her families health history and how important it was for her to get out there and grab the bull by the horns...so to speak. And boy did she.
Traveling all over in a RV, dogs in tow with visits to family and friends was her happy place. I looked forward her stories from the road, especially the roadside oddities and her travel recommendations. My husband Ernie enjoyed their RV upgrade and repair talk and her excitement around any new gadget.
We lost our friend too soon, yet I smile because I know she lived and loved in such a big way.
I will cherish our last chat and miss her dearly. -Yvette J.
One thing Deborah really loved was tent camping. Several of us went camping a number of times. One event really stands out to me. We were all hanging out in camp sitting around the picnic table enjoying life. Eating potato chips out of a big bag lying on the table when a huge caterpillar crawled out. I was horrified and would not touch another chip. Deborah just picked it up, threw it off the table. She and Rich continued to enjoy the chips.
One trip involved rafting down a river. Deborah and Rich were in one raft with the first Jack I knew. Another friend and I were in another raft. Our raft suffered a mishap when one of us kicked the plug and our raft sunk. That ended our rafting adventure. Always wondered how Deborah and Rich managed to prevent Jack from tearing a hole in their raft as he was all over it. We still had a great time. -Joan O.