Wednesday, February 25, 2026
I feel lucky to have so many great memories of Debbie to keep with me. I remember that we would always stop in to see Debbie at work in the Post Office in town. She was ready for a hug and a hello, with lively chat every time. She went out of her way to ask how things were going and make a personal connection so that you knew she was thinking about you. That caring nature came through so genuinely, along with her quick wit, and ability to tell a great story. We left those visits so much better than when we arrived.
I’m grateful to have grown up with the Kozicki family and had the chance to know Debbie, to have traveled with her, and learned how to design a great spread of food- she really knew how to whip up a veggie tray in a moment’s notice!
Being so active in the community, Debbie’s passing is surely felt widely. This also means that there are a great many people with their own happy Debbie memories and stories to share and to keep sharing. A sign of a life lived with love.