Deborah M. Jala-Concon's Obituary
Deborah (Debbie) was born January 29, 1960 in Rangoon, Burma (Myanmar) as the first of four siblings. She spent 10 years in Bangkok, Thailand where she attended the American International School of Bangkok. In her early teens, her most prized memory and honor was to perform for the King and Queen of Thailand at a National Benefit.Debbie immigrated to America with her family in 1975. She graduated from Notre Dame High School San Francisco as Senior Class President in 1978 and went on to San Francisco State University where she graduated in 1982.She was committed to contributing her best in and out of her work life. The Soroptomist International of America recognized and awarded her for her community contributions. Her competency became apparent when sent by her company as a “Solutions Specialist” to troubled spots in Europe and South America.She was happily married to Bert Concon Jr. from 1988 and tragically widowed in 1997. Debbie’s passion was reserved for her beloved daughter, Lauren, and son, Myles, to whom she opened their eyes to culture through international travels. She doted her children by sharing the same dreams and passion, and blessed them with continuous vacations to Bahamas, Thailand, Cancun, Hawaii, Turks and Caicos, etc. She exposed her children to charitable acts by volunteering at homeless shelters and food banks.Her children bravely stood by her side sharing her pain and joy in ways only they alone know how.Her greatest joy came from being surrounded by her loving nieces, nephews, family and friends.Debbie is survived by children Lauren and Myles, parents Michael and Felicia, brother Bobby and wife Erlinda, her sisters Vanessa and husband Scott Bernard, and Christina and husband Joe DeVito.The entire Jala family thank you for your gracious presence at the time of profound grief.
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