
Date Of Birth: June 11, 1950
Date Of Death: December 7, 2009
Debra Sue Veal, 59, of Carmel, went to be with her Lord Monday, December 7, 2009. She was born in Indianapolis, IN on June 11, 1950, the daughter of the late Fred and Greta (Ferguson) Kappus. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Vernon, son, Dale Veal; daughter, Susan Weigle; three grandsons, Christopher, Jason, and Travis; and a brother, Dale (Karen) Kappus.Visitation will be Saturday, December 12 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Faith Missionary Church, 9125 N. College Ave, with service starting at 3:30 p.m. Graveside services will be at Sugar Grove Cemetery, Greens Fork, IN. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Gideons International, PO Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214. Debra served five different ministries, providing some of their printing needs with her artistry and computer skills. Her love for coffee was only surpassed by her love for her family and the Lord.







Becki Baker says
Vernon,
I grieve for your loss and I grieve for my loss, but I rejoice in knowing that God has chosen to bring her home to Him.
I am so blessed that she found me and we had the opportunity to build such a wonderful relationship. I felt like she has been a part of my life for all my life and it is going to be very difficult not having her here.
I pray that the Lord brings you peace and comfort in this time of mourning and that His Spirit moves within you to accept the changes forth coming and provide relief for your pain.
I love you all,
Deb’s Favorite Cousin
Uncle Becki
Dale Veal says
Mom I miss you and Love you! Your support for Dad and I was so awesome! Your love for the Lord was one of the greatest things I have ever witnessed! Heaven is better off now and you can now sing to the Lord in person! I Love You! Your Son Dale
Charles and Janine Winkler says
Vernon,
We grieve with you and yet rejoice that Deb is now in the presence of the Lord.
Maryalice Veal says
To Vernon: So sorry for your loss. Love Aunt Maryalie
Bill Ruth Anne Hopkins says
We enjoyed knowing Debra during the Pleasant View Baptist Church days. You have our deepest sympathy.
Kathryn Kurzweil Voelker says
Vernon and Dale: Debbie was a beautiful soul with a heart as big as all outdoors. She is in good hands, but I know you’d rather she be with you. God’s love and strength be with you in the coming months and years. Debbie will always be missed. Big hugs to you both. Kathryn
Mike Mattis says
Vern:
I was very sorry to hear of the passing of your wife. My prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time. I hear that it was very sudden and it would be understandable if you are still in a state of shock. From my experience our wives are our best friends as well as our lovers. They mostly bring out the best in us and sometimes the worst but they do keep us in line. You will undoubtably keep her memory alive as you shoulder this transition with you kids and grand kids. Having gotten to know you a bit a few years ago from our trek back from Katrina, I know that you will be strong for yourself and your family. You are a decent man Vern with a very interesting and varied life experience. God bless!
John D Wentworth says
My sincere condolences Vernon, to you and Debbie’s family. I have only known Debbie on FaceBook for 3 or 4 months however we have had a great time researching Wentworth Genealogy .. found out that her and I are 10th cousins and her heritage goes directly back to the United Kingdom and the Doomsday Book of 1066AD. I will keep this info on the site. Again, my deepest sympathy to you and yours.
Brad McQueen says
Vern, I am so sorry to hear of your wife’s passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
BRANDY DENGER says
VERNON AND DALE,
I AM SOOOO SORRY ABOUT DEBBIE….I WOULD HAVE NEVER THOUGHT THAT I WOULD SEE HER NAME FOR A LONG TIME…..I MISS YOU GUYS AND I AM SORRY THAT I AM NOT AT HUNTINGTON BANK ANYMORE……I WILL HAVE YOU IN MY PRAYERS.
Julie Moser says
I will miss our morning coffee over emails Deb!! I was blessed when you befriended me and will always cherish our love for coffee over emails every morning! Thank you for your beautiful friendship and I will miss you tons!
Leo Lyn Miller says
Dear Vern and family. Your loss is felt by all of your friends wherever they may be. She has finished her ministry here on earth and shall be welcome in heaven.
Much love Leo & Lyn Miller
Matthew Gonzalez says
Grandpa Vernon and Dale,
I am so very sorry for this tragedy. I can’t imagine the pain that you are going through. It’s very surreal to think that you and Grandma Debbie were here at our house just last week.
I am praying for you both, that Jesus will draw you near to Him and comfort you in your loss.
We will see Grandma Debbie again someday. She is worshiping at the feet of our risen Savior at this moment. She is happy.
I miss Grandma Debbie and I know that you do too. Nothing can take away the pain that you are feeling, but we will see her again and when we do it will be for eternity.
Praying for you. Love, Matthew
AnnMarie Comfort says
Vern, I’m so sorry for your loss! My thought and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
I didn’t know your wife, but after reading the other messages she sounded like a fantastic person who will be greatly missed.
Take care,
AnnMarie Comfort/WTHR
Dave Marcia Sauls says
Vern,
We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God wrap his loving arms around all of you in your time of need.
Love,
The Sauls family
Mickey Gonzalez says
Dear Grandpa Vernon,
I’m praying fo you! I can’t imagine the feelings of loss and sadness you are feeling right now. Grandma Debbie will be remember forever by all of us because of her caring spirit. She had a true love for all of us and that will not soon be forgotten!
This reminds me of a line in one of my favorite songs which says,
“I’ll see you in another life in Heaven where we never say goodbye!”
That’s the mindset I am trying to achieve, and, even though it’s heartbreaking now, we DO know that we WILL see Grandma Debbie again one day in Heaven!
Even though saying these things doesn’t help the heartbreak you feel, I wanted to say them anyway.
Always praying for ya!
-Mickey
Alan Figg says
Dear Vern, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. God bless you all.
Grace Gonzalez says
Dear Vernon, We are so sad in our humanness…but keep reminding ourselves of how happy and healthy Deb is now, in the presence of her Saviour. We will not let the children ever forget Grandma Debbie and how much she loved them, and how much she meant to us all. We love you and are praying for God’s comfort and peace for you and the family. Love, Grace and Mike
Zack Pugh III says
Vern- I am so sorry for your loss! I am praying for you and your family. If you need anything please don’t hesitate to call. God Be With You! Isaiah 25:1
Chuck Lofton says
Vern,
My prayers are with you and your wonderful family during this time. I last saw Debra at the Gaither concert and remember what a good time she had. May the Lord bless you in this time of grief. Will be praying for you and your wonderful family.
God bless,
Chuck Lofton
Michael and Mercedes McKenzieVeal says
Vernon,
We were saddened when we heard the news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
April Giannini says
Our prayers are with you for comfort and joy…
“Precious in the eyes of the Lord is the death of his saints.”
Jeannine Freudenberger says
Debbie was a good friend to me at a hard time in my life. I’ll always be grateful. You all have my prayers.
Darin Hamilton says
Rejoice in the Lord and find strength in the comfort of his love.
My thoughts and prayers are with you, your immediate and extended families and friends who grieve.
Blessed assurance…Jesus is mine….
Vernon, God bless you in your time of hurt and sorrow. Know that she is among the angels…
Lowell and Carolyn Davis says
Vern,
We are deeply sorry for your loss; our thoughts are with you and your family.
Lowell and Carolyn Davis
Dave Garlock says
Vern, I am so sorry for the loss of the love of your life for over 40 years. Debra and you are a true example of what love and committment to God is all about. You don’t know how many people from our work paths at Channel 6 & 13 have expressed concern and prayers for you and your family at this time. You should know you are loved by many, as well as Debbie.
Kim Erwood says
Vern,
I was to sorry to read about Debbie’s death. I have many warm memories of working with her with her service to Arab World Ministries with her artistic talents and gifts of service. May you see the all compassionate Savior comforting you and your family. She is praising the Savior, all the day long.
With love and prayers,
Kim Erwood
Chris Anderson says
Vern,
The thoughts and prayers of your many IBEW friends are with you.
You have our deepest sympathy. Chris
Steven A Rose Family says
Vern,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family in this time of sorrow. We urge you to remember the Promises of God for He will never leave you or forsake you.
Dave Bentrup says
Vern,
I am very sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family have my deepest sympathy.
Jean Woodward says
Debra was such a lovely and loving person, God Bless You! Jean Woodward A.H.S.
Valerie Lance says
Vernon,
I did not personally know your late wife, but we were members of the on-line group Keeper Sisters. Through that I got to somewhat know your dear wife. I can only imagine the depth of your sorrow and pain at the loss of your wife and pray that you will find strength and healing in our Lord and Savior! My prayers are with your and your family!
God’s blessings,
Valerie Lance
Patricia Amanda Darling says
Vernon and Dale,
We extend our deepest sympathies in this most difficult time. We only know Debra through the wonderful stories of her endless giving and love for others. Please know that we are here for you during this time of sadness. Even in this unbearable time we pray that you find strength in the love and memories you share and know that Debra is now a beautiful angel looking down on you both.
With love,
Patricia & Amanda Darling
Laura Eisner says
Vern,
I was so sorry to learn of the loss of your wife. May you find strength in God’s love and be uplifted by our prayers. We are all thinking of you and your family.
BJ Robertson says
Vern, so sorry to read about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Paul Poteet says
Vern–I was very sorry to hear about your wife, and I hope you take comfort in the best wishes of all your friends.
Diana Jean Wentworth Finley says
To my sister:
whom i only knew for a short time of our lives I came to love and honor her. I will always miss you debbie I hope that i was able to help you through your quest. I will miss the phones calls and the way you could make me laugh. I will always hold a special place in my heart until we meet again love always sisters for ever
Diana Jean Wentworth Finley
Maren Breitwieser says
Please know you have my sympathy! I so admired/appreciated Debbie’s kindness to Margie Hiestand & all the effort she went to give her a HUGE birthday party, several years ago.
David Duchnowski says
So sorry for your loss, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
John and Susie Duenez says
Vern and Family,
Words just don’t seem adequate to express our deepest sympathy for your profound loss. Debbie was truly an earth angel! May you find comfort in her memories and love for the Lord.
In your time of sorrow may you be reminded of 2 Corinthians 12:9 that says, My grace is sufficient for you, my strength is made perfect in weakness. Only God in His power could make this possible. Our thoughts and prayers have been with you and will continue to be with you.
Shannon Carroll says
“Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear.” – Anonymous
My deepest sympathies are with you and your family and you will remain in my prayers.
golan says
To the Veal Family, Jim and I send our heartfelt condolences and sincerely hope that all of you will feel God’s love and His caring at this most sorrowful time.
Blessings, Jan & Jim
Randy Sipe says
Vern,I just heard that Debby had passed last evening and just left a voice mail with Bob W. at Ch13 to ask about the details. I am so sorry to hear of her passing remember fondly of our days worshiping together at Walnut Grove Chapel. May the Lord comfort as only He can you and the kids and grandkids at this time.
Marilyn Carter says
Dear Vernon,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Debbie was such a bright light in so many peoples lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Fondly, Marilyn & Steve Carter
Steve Jefferson says
Dear Vern, I am praying for you. God Bless You Abundantly and comfort you at this time.
Your coworker, Steve Jefferson
Teresa and Bob Detrich says
Vern,
Bob and I are so very sorry about your loss. You were both so devoted to each other. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Vern.
Take care.
Teresa and Bob Detrich
Linda Hawes Lau says
So sorry to hear about Debbie. Pauline Neddo told me at Mom’s funeral. Debbie was so young and I am sure she will be missed by her family. Mom told me that Dick Bewley said she was the most beautiful bride he had ever seen.. Not to sure what Willa had to say about that.! Friends from the Pleasant View Church were the best.
Mary Alice Orange says
Vern and family,
I am astounded to read in today’s paper of Debbie’s going home to be with the Lord.
Once upon a time, Debbie and I met at a Red Hat Society meeting – and immediately decided that we did not like it but we liked each other. She was such a morning person – and – I am not, so it was hard to keep up with her. However, my brother and I will always appreciate her enthusiasm (and yours, Vern) in helping us celebrate Larry’s 75th birthday 5 years ago.
Psalms 116:15 – “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.”
So sorry for your loss.