Debi was born on July 24, 1954 in Erie, Pennsylvania. She grew up in West Palm Beach and graduated from Forest Hill High School in 1972. She and her husband later moved to Hobe Sound where she worked as a Vice President and Trust Officer for Wilmington Trust.
Debi also served on many community boards in Martin County including; The Arts Council, The Humane Society, The Kane Center, CASTLE, The Elliot Museum, and the Environment Studies Council.
Debi’s interests were family, gardening, and reading. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and traveling with her husband. She will be remembered for her beautiful smile, her kindness and her giving spirit.
Survivors include her husband of 45 years, Jerry Owens Sr., Jerry Owens Jr. (son), Beverly Van Sleet (sister), James Van Sleet (brother-in-law), Evelyn Marie Owens (granddaughter) , Harvey John Owens (grandson), and Rachelle Anne Owens (daughters-in-law).
Predeceased family include Betty Jean Kunselman (mother), Boyd Harvey Kunselman (father), Dennis Kunselman (brother), Nellie and Spurgon Reichard (grandparents).
A Celebration Of Life Service will be held on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at 11:00am, Hobe Sound Community Prebyterian Church,11933 SE Juno Crescent, Hobe Sound, FL 33455 with Rev. Paul Bayerl officiating
Family and friends are invited to meet after the service in the Fellowship Hall.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Martin County Arts Council, or to any of her beloved organizations as listed above.
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