Debra L. Engle Gilbert, 54, ST Petersburg, FL: Debra fell asleep on March 13, 2009 after a long illness. Debra was a born again Christian who loved the Lord and gave her life to Jesus through the Father God. Debra was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans Post Auxiliary 13. A native of Bowie, MD and a local resident since of Florida since 1992, she was an administrative assistant in the printing business. She is survived by her husband, James R. Gilbert; parents, Don Engle and Pat Lord; sisters: Terry Jones (David), Sharon Osborne (Robert), Donna Bruder (William), her cat-Dotty; many nieces and nephews and family members. Funeral services are 10:30 AM, March 27, 2009 at Bay Pines National Cemetery, Bay Pines, FL. The featured picture is Debra. Please sign the guest book at www.veteransfuneralcare.com.
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I am so sorry to find out about Debbie’s death. She was one of my best buddies when we were very young kids. I remember her as being a lot of fun. I also remember her older sisters and her mom. I thought they were so exotic! I know she suffered and I hope the thought that she is not hurting anymore comforts the family.
With deepest sympathy and loving memories.
Maureen
I was so sorry to read about Debbie’s death. I have been thinking about her and wondered where she was living. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
No matter if Deb was sick or well there was this “coolness” about her – she had that air about her that made you want to hunch over and snap your fingers. She is my baby sister and I will miss her until we are joined together again in heaven. When she was good she was very very good and when she was bad – well, we all know who Deb really is!
Forever in my heart.
Love, Terry
To My Baby Sister whom I will miss forever on this earh. May God watch over you and make you well again. Your recent past caused you pain and misery, but that is now over and you are at peace. The four Engle girls are now three, but we will be four again when our time comes.
Love to you my dear sister,
Sharon (Engle) Osborne
Debbie: My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Seems like only a few years ago we were growing up in Bowie. Someday , I will. Great memories. God Bless you, Bird!
Rick
TO DEBBIE’S FAMILY I SAY, REJOICE IN HER LIFE. SHE WAS SPECIAL.I’LL NEVER FORGET HER. SHE WILL ALWAYS HAVE A SPECIAL PLACE IN MY HEART.MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY.THE MEMORIES ARE ALL WE HAVE. GOD GIVE HER PEACE.TAKE CARE DEB,
BOB MACLUSKIE
Another day has passed and the pain is still there. How can you lose a child and not wonder why? I know Deb is in a better place and is no longer suffering and is once again the happy beautiful daughter we once knew. I know that someday we will all meet again.
Terry, Donna and Sharon and Family, I was so sorry to hear of Deb’s passing. Rejoice in the many memories you have of her life with you.
Prayers, Adele Liebermann – Richardson Bowie, Class of ’70
I was so sorry to hear of Debbie’s passing. I went to high school with Debbie and remember her as such a nice girl and so much fun. My heart goes out to her family.
May God Bless you all.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. Jo Ellen
My heart and prayers go out to you, her family and friends,in this time of sorrow. Though she may be gone in flesh, she’ll live on in the hearts of those she loved and whose lives she touched…
Walt Barrows – Bowie class of 1970
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. I know she is at peace now, but will most certainly be missed. God Bless!
Please know your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. I still remember Debbie’s wonderful laugh and great spirit.
May God bless your family
In loving memory Mike Ingle Bowie High Class of 1971
Sorry to hear about Debbie’s death. She has traveled on to another chapter of life. When I saw her face, I remembered her from Bowie High School. May God with Debbie and her family.
38 years since I left Bowie , yet there are some people that you never forget and always have the sweetest memories of. Debbie was one of those who have been in my thoughts off and on throughout the years. May she rest gently and peacefully in the arms of her Saviour and through the prayers that each of us send enjoy her new and blessed life
TO THE GILBERT AND ENGLE FAMILY:
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE
WITH YOU AT THIS TIME OF SORROW. DEBRA CONTINUES TO LIVE THROUGH YOUR CHERISHED MEMORIES.
I am so very sad to hear about Debbie’s passing. It seems like yesterday or perhaps a couple or days ago when we were all thinking we were invincible, and would live forever. Now that we are older, we realize that that is not true. I am glad that her pain and suffering is over, and that she is in a better place, but it is hard for friends and family to let her go. Until we meet again!
I am so very sorry for your loss. I remember Debbie well from the good old days at BHS. What joy to know she knew Christ as her Savior!
In His love,
Jill
Debbie has always been in my thought’s, and will always have a special place in my heart.
Keeping your family in my prayers as you strive to keep wonderful memories in your thoughts. May God Bless you and your family.
Terry~So saddened to hear of your loss. God Bless you all.
sleep with the angels in heaven and rest in peace. you left this earth too early.
Well, my baby, we put you to rest yesterday and you had a beautiful service. It was outdoors in a pavilian being as you have been confined for so long. Your sisters and their husbands were there with your Mom and Day. There were old friends from the condos as well as new ones. Fran came all the way from MD to see you put to rest. May you sleep in peace. You are forever in out hears.
Mom
Baby,
I just re-read my message to you and realize that I put Day instead of Dad and hear instead of heart. You know me well enough to know I had to be very upset to have made such mistakes. Just know how much your life meant to me and your family. Terry, Dave, Sharon, Bob, Donna, Bill, Jim, Dad and myself will be together this evening for our final goodby to you.
Mom
March 26, 2009
It’s seems like yesterday when we were all very young and gathering together during the hollidays for dinner and family festivities. Time has passed and we all went our ways, but still the memories of those days stay close to our hearts. Debbie you grew up to be a very beautiful and sweet Little Lady. We are all going to miss you, but we will know that you are in better hands with Jesus. He’ll take away your pain, and maybe some day we will be able to join you in Heaven.
Uncle Fred
~ Fred Calawor, Perkinston, Mississippi | Contact Me March 26, 2009
Debe, I will always remember you with those big brown eyes and sweet smile. Although we lived far apart, you and your sister always remained in my heart. I am so happy you are not in pain any longer and the Lord, I’m sure has you by his side. We will miss you little Debbie.
Aunt Barbara
~ Barbara Burnett, lONG bEACH, Mississippi | Contact Me March 25, 2009
DEAR DEBRA,
I THINK OF THE FUN WE ALL HAD, THE LAUGHTER, THE MUSIC.I DO REMEMBER HOW MUCH YOU LOVED DAVID GATES AND BREAD.I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOUR SMILE,YOUR VOICE,HOW MUCH YOU LOVED PEOPLE ESPECIALLY YOUR SISTERS,YOU WILL BE MIISSED DEARLY BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN.
~ BOB MACLUSKIE, BOWIE, Maryland | Contact Me March 24, 2009
My little daughter, I am sitting here tonight with my memories of you and your sisters. “The 4 Engle Girls”. This will never change even though there are only three. I think of you as a baby with the big brown eyes staring at me as I fed you at night. I always wondered what you were thinking. I remember your growing up. The bad times and the good. Words cannot express how much you will be missed. We all loved you and we were a team (Mamahawk and her chickadees). You were our baby and we have lost a large part of the team in losing you. You were so smart and beautiful. Your sisters helped to spoil you. You were their little “kewpie doll” When the sun comes up in the morning, I will think of you and know that we will all be together in the hereafter. I love you.
~ Your Mom, | Contact Me March 23, 2009
Here I am again writing in your guest book looking for words of comfort and feeling so sad. Was it your time to leave your sisters, husband, parents, and friends ? Did you know when your time was here? Did you know how lost we all would be ? Yes, we miss you and love you and will think of you often. The comfort we will have is that you will be well again and cared for by God. But we will morn for you until it is time for us to join you. I miss my baby sister.
With Love, Your sister Sharon
~ Sharon Osborne ( Engle ), Mineral, Virginia
To Debbie’s family – may all your most wonderful memories rise to the top of all the moments when you think of her. In my mind I will always remember her as that energetic, vibrant teenager at Bowie High. No parent should have to experience the loss of a child – no matter what age – my heart felt prayers to Don and Pat.
My prayers and thoughts are with both Debbie and her family. May God Bless the family with beautiful memories!!
March 26, 2009
It’s seems like yesterday when we were all very young and gathering together during the hollidays for dinner and family festivities. Time has passed and we all went our ways, but still the memories of those days stay close to our hearts. Debbie you grew up to be a very beautiful and sweet Little Lady. We are all going to miss you, but we will know that you are in better hands with Jesus. He’ll take away your pain, and maybe some day we will be able to join you in Heaven.
Uncle Fred
~ Fred Calawor, Perkinston, Mississippi | Contact Me March 26, 2009
Debe, I will always remember you with those big brown eyes and sweet smile. Although we lived far apart, you and your sister always remained in my heart. I am so happy you are not in pain any longer and the Lord, I’m sure has you by his side. We will miss you little Debbie.
Aunt Barbara
~ Barbara Burnett, lONG bEACH, Mississippi | Contact Me March 25, 2009
DEAR DEBRA,
I THINK OF THE FUN WE ALL HAD, THE LAUGHTER, THE MUSIC.I DO REMEMBER HOW MUCH YOU LOVED DAVID GATES AND BREAD.I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOUR SMILE,YOUR VOICE,HOW MUCH YOU LOVED PEOPLE ESPECIALLY YOUR SISTERS,YOU WILL BE MIISSED DEARLY BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN.
~ BOB MACLUSKIE, BOWIE, Maryland | Contact Me March 24, 2009
My little daughter, I am sitting here tonight with my memories of you and your sisters. “The 4 Engle Girls”. This will never change even though there are only three. I think of you as a baby with the big brown eyes staring at me as I fed you at night. I always wondered what you were thinking. I remember your growing up. The bad times and the good. Words cannot express how much you will be missed. We all loved you and we were a team (Mamahawk and her chickadees). You were our baby and we have lost a large part of the team in losing you. You were so smart and beautiful. Your sisters helped to spoil you. You were their little “kewpie doll” When the sun comes up in the morning, I will think of you and know that we will all be together in the hereafter. I love you.
~ Your Mom, | Contact Me March 23, 2009
Here I am again writing in your guest book looking for words of comfort and feeling so sad. Was it your time to leave your sisters, husband, parents, and friends ? Did you know when your time was here? Did you know how lost we all would be ? Yes, we miss you and love you and will think of you often. The comfort we will have is that you will be well again and cared for by God. But we will morn for you until it is time for us to join you. I miss my baby sister.
With Love, Your sister Sharon
~ Sharon Osborne ( Engle ), Mineral, Virginia
March 23, 2009
Debra,
What if the brilliant twinkling stars that bring the dark night sky to life are windows looking out of heaven?And at the very moment when we’re wishing on those stars, hoping that the loved ones we have lost are happy, safe, and free… maybe they are looking at those same stars from the other side, making the same wish for us…sending us all their love. I am hoping that the comfort of loving memories and the feeling of always being connected to my sister whom is close to my heart will last the rest of my life here on earth.
Deb- we will miss you and will think of you often.
Love your Brother in law, Sister and our children and grandchildren, Bobby, Sharon, Patty and family, Pamela and family, Billy and family, Angel and Brian
~ Sharon Osborne ( Engle), Mineral, Virginia March 22, 2009
I am sorry for your loss. I hope you can be comforted knowing that Debra is no longer suffering, no longer in pain. May Our Heavenly Father give you the strength to cope during these difficult days.
~ Joy Williamson March 22, 2009
Remembering Our Little Sister
She had eyes of brown, a smile so sweet, was smart as a whip and she loved to have fun. She could charm the boys, she would break their hearts, she laughed way too loud and could talk way too much! She didn’t have children, she always had cats, she loved them like children and they loved her right back.
She suffered so long and fought a good battle, but it was time to go home to God Our Lord Father.
Her years were not long, her life not always sweet, but she kept on believing and and never lost faith.
Love you always,
Donna
~ Donna Bruder, Warwick, New York March 22, 2009
My baby, my daughter, I will miss you so much. Your illness has been such a part of my life that I will be lost without you. Thru thick and thin we shared an everlasting mother – daughter love. You will always be in my heart and that of your sisters.
~ Patricia A Lord, Clearwater, Florida
I am so sorry to hear about Debbie. When I saw her picture, I had an instant flashback to our high school days. This just seems too soon. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.
Debbie, rest in peace.
Dear Debbie and Family
I did not find out about Debbie until the day before the memorial services. I wish I had been able to attend. Debbie and Pat have been among my dearest friends of my life. Deb’s passing is a great loss. Although I have not seen her for many years, I will always remember with great fondest our wonderful times as friends. Much side splitting laughter, great comrades in business and friendship. Love you Deb and know I will see you in heaven. My prayers to the entire Engle family and loved ones. God bless you and our Debbie. Love Lynnie
I am sorry if this is lacking tact and is disrespectful, but I need to get in touch with my father, James Richard Gilbert. He has a grandson with a terminal illness. We had fallen out of touch yes, but some things need to be put aside. This is very much for real. I’m his son – John Richard Gilbert. I hope someone sees this and helps. Here is an email address to get ahold of me.
ksgandjrg1990@gmail.com
Thank you so much. God bless.
I do wish I had gotten a chance to meet you Debra. My dad sent me this very picture of you and him and I still have it to this day.