Debbie Conover, 69
Deborah Joy Conover, the daughter of Bruce Thomas and Norma Jean (Schmidt) Con-over, was born May 16, 1953. She attended Lynnville-Sully School. Debbie loved animals, especially rabbits, horses, and her special dog Goldie. She enjoyed crocheting, playing games, watching people, and going on car rides. Debbie especially loved all her Progress Industries family.
Debbie died on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, at her home in Newton. She was 69 years old. Debbie was preceded in death by her father, her brother David Conover, and two siblings in infancy.
Those left to honor Debbie’s memory include her mother Norma Jean Conover; her sisters Ruth (Marlo) Jansen and Laurie Conover; and her many nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Debbie’s Life will be Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, from 4-7 p.m. at Sully Community Church. Memorials may be designated to Progress Industries.
The family would like to thank the staff of Progress Industries and Hospice of Pella for their care of Debbie.
Heaven’s Special Child
A meeting was held quite far from earth –
It’s time again for another birth.
Said the angels to the Lord above This special child will need much love.
Her progress may seem very slow And she’ll require extra care. Accomplishments she may not show From the folks she meets, way down there.
She may not run or laugh or play – Her thoughts may seem quite far away.
In many ways she won’t adapt
And she’ll be known as handicapped.
So let’s be careful where she’s sent,
We want her life to be content.
Please, Lord, find the parents who Will do a special job for you.
They will not realize right away
The leading role they’re asked to play.
But with this child sent from above Comes stronger faith and richer love.
And soon they’ll know the privilege given
In caring for this gift from Heaven.
Their precious charge so meek and mild
Is Heaven’s very special child!
