Memories of Deborah "Debbie" Ann Dykhouse

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Deborah "Debbie" Ann Dykhouse

Fairfield, CT

September 17, 1959 - January 19, 2025

Sep 17, 1959 - Jan 19, 2025

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Dean Cowles

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Patricia Sperandio

Debbie always lit up my life with her smile! A beautiful woman is surely missed!❤️ Debbie always lit up my life with her smile! A beautiful woman is surely missed!❤️ Debbie always lit up my life with her smile! A beautiful... Read more

Dean Cowles

My heart is still so sad as we mark the first year of our dear sister Debbie Cowles Dykhouse passing. Yesterday I stumbled on a 2008 Family Reunion video where Debbie organized a surprise 50th BD for me. It was just like Debbie to somehow keep it a secret even inviting a bunch of our friends in Denver to drive up to Estes Park. I loved seeing her incredible smile, laugh, and some of the charming stories she told of our growing up years. I love you Debbie Cowles Dykhouse so much as we miss you daily.

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Dean Cowles

I shared this at the lunch: "In honor of my sister Debbie, I'm going to be wearing my "Debbie Hat". She gave this to me and another one to Cheryl on our last vacation with Rick and Debbie last February on the beach in Kenya. We had an absolutely great time together.

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Carol Wheeler

I love this so much, Dean. Such a beautiful video!
(I also just loved seeing it all again!) I love this so much, Dean. Such a beautiful video!
(I also just loved seeing it all again!) I love this so much, Dean. Such a beautiful video!
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Patricia Sperandio

I was so sorry to hear about Deborah's passing. She had such a beautiful joyful spirit and had an exuberant contagious smile! 💕

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Brenda Linn

When I think of Debbie, she always has a smile. She exuded joy! We are so thankful for the wonderful memories when our families were together in Indianapolis. We appreciate your positive influence with the teens and young families at church. Rick, Dave has often mentioned how he values the times you two shared together. I so appreciate the support you and Debbie gave to our family when Dave was so sick in 2016. It is hard to understand why Debbie's life with us was cut so short, but her life certainly reminds us of the impact that we can make for Jesus.

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Rick Dykhouse

Thanks, Brenda! I miss those Friday morning breakfasts with Dave! Thanks, Brenda! I miss those Friday morning breakfasts with Dave! Thanks, Brenda! I miss those Friday morning breakfasts... Read more

John Sabl

Debbie was an extraordinarily warm and generous person.

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Reagen Dykhouse

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Rick Dykhouse

Thank you, John. It was so nice to for Debbie and I to have been able to meet you and Alice for dinner in... Read more Thank you, John. It was so nice to for Debbie and I to have been able to meet you and Alice for dinner in Chicago in early December.... Read more Thank you, John. It was so nice to for Debbie and ... Read more

Lori Croasdell

Shared a heart

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Nita Ross

Rick and family. I knew Debbie from Northwest Nazarene College. Not well.......but enough to now follow each other on instagram. I feel like I have had the priviledge of getting to know her, and you a little bit from all she shared. What a loving and wonderful family. I pray you will be comforted by each other, all those around you and the memories you have shared.

A fellow Connecticut resident btw.

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Reagen Dykhouse

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Rick Dykhouse

Thank you, Nita! Thank you, Nita! Thank you, Nita!

Greg Clark

I, along with the North County Christian School community was deeply saddened to hear of Debbie's passing. Debbie, Rick and the Dykhouse family are treasured members of our NCCS family. Debbie gave our school community a true blessing by serving as our school superintendent (Head of School) on a volunteer basis for two years from August 2010 through May 2012. She was loved by parents, students and staff. Her love for Jesus and for children was always so evident and her contagious smile would brighten any room. Our prayers are with your family during this time.

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Reagen Dykhouse

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Rick Dykhouse

Thank you! Debbie counted a real privilege and a highlight of her life to have contributed to the work of... Read more Thank you! Debbie counted a real privilege and a highlight of her life to have contributed to the work of NCCS and especially... Read more Thank you! Debbie counted a real privilege and a highlight... Read more

Art & Karen Johnson

Karen and I have been so blessed to have been your friends for all of these many years. We have always appreciated Debbie's kindness , joyful spirit, beautiful smile, and dedication to the Lord. We cherish your friendship. Art & Karen Johnson

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Reagen Dykhouse

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Rick Dykhouse

Thank you, Art and Karen. Debbie loved you both and your family! Thank you, Art and Karen. Debbie loved you both and your family! Thank you, Art and Karen. Debbie loved you both and... Read more

Dean Cowles

2024, Diani Beach, Kenya

My Debbie Hat — with Debbie and Dean Cowles

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Melissa & Chris Guerdan

Rick Dykhouse

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Rick Dykhouse

Love you, brother! Love you, brother! Love you, brother!

Dean Cowles

"and also with you" "and also with you" "and also with you"

Sherilon Johnson

I met Debbie on the Greece trip with Olivet. She was known to us even before we met via her selfie posts o she and Rick exploring places we would see!
She lit up the room!
Such a warm loving example of Christ in all she did!
God bless Rick and her family 💕🙏🏻💔

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Rick Dykhouse

Thank you, Sherilon! We do enjoyed the Greece trip and meeting all of you! We recently discussed that the... Read more Thank you, Sherilon! We do enjoyed the Greece trip and meeting all of you! We recently discussed that the trip and fellowship... Read more Thank you, Sherilon! We do enjoyed the Greece trip... Read more

Dean Cowles

I miss you so much my dear beautiful sister. You meant so much to me and so glad we had so many wonderful memories including our last vacation together last Feb on the Indiana Ocean beach

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Rick Dykhouse

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Rick Dykhouse

The Indian Ocean vacation was amazing and so great to be with you and Cheryl. I am so thankful for all of... Read more The Indian Ocean vacation was amazing and so great to be with you and Cheryl. I am so thankful for all of the memories. The Indian Ocean vacation was amazing and so great ... Read more

Dean Cowles

amen brother amen brother amen brother

Cindy Moir

When debbie came out to california. We always made it a point to get together, wheather it be going out to dinner and visiting at my mom‘s house or aunt Joyce’s as Debbie would say. getting together with our cousin Janet here in California as well to have a dinner and the get together. She is always so happy and upbeat and I still can’t believe that she is gone so quick, we just saw her in November and we were able to have a wonderful time at the Huntington library for tea and walking around the gardens.

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Rick Dykhouse

Debbie always loved getting together with family in California. She would often say, “I have to go see my... Read more Debbie always loved getting together with family in California. She would often say, “I have to go see my family in California!”... Read more Debbie always loved getting together with family in... Read more