Saturday, August 28, 2021

Memorial Service for Debbie Eklund

From: Charlie & Susan Booth



Memorial Service for Debbie Eklund


Deborah “Debbie

Deborah “Debbie" Diane Eklund (Newbill)

Sunday, August 13, 1950 - Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Obituary

Deborah Diane “Debbie” Eklund, 71 of Independence, MO passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Cremation is planned with a memorial service to be held at 6:00 p.m., Friday, September 3, 2021 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E 39 Street, Independence, MO 64055. The family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m., until service time Friday at the chapel. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Beacon Heights Community of Christ or to Community Service League. Debbie was born August 13, 1950 in Independence, MO to John William and Norma (Netsch) Newbill and has been a lifelong area resident. She had worked for over 31 years at the Independence School District as a teacher, counselor and had retired as principal in 2003. She enjoyed traveling, reading, quilting, games and puzzles, shopping and most of all spending time with family. She was a member of the Women’s Civic Club, Community Service League and the NEA. Survivors include her husband Eric Eklund of the home; a son, John Townley and wife Lisa of Blue Springs, MO; a daughter, Brooke McGuire and husband David of Lee’s Summit, MO; a step son, Tim Townley and wife Denise of Portland, OR and 4 grandchildren, Nickolaus, Tristan, Jackson and Caden. She is preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Gloria Newbill. 

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at http://www.speakschapel.com 


Thank you again for all of your prayers over the past eight months. 
Eric is Susan's brother.
Charlie and Susan Booth

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