Debra Betts Bork, 65, of St. Joseph, Michigan, and Oak Park, died on April 27, 2017. Born on Aug.17, 1951, she earned a B.A. from Augustana College and a M.A. from Eastern Illinois University. A speech language pathologist for over 33 years, the last 26 in Oak Park School District 97, she retired in 2006 and moved to St. Joseph. Over the years, she touched thousands of lives through her dedicated professionalism and her compassionate friendship. A strong believer in economic and social justice and equal rights for all, she was a proud member of the Oak Park Teachers Association (IEA-NEA).
Debra shared love and marriage with her husband, William H. Bork, for over 43 years; she was the mother of Aaron W. Bork; a special friend to her daughter-in-law, Maria Luz (Lindsey) Bork; and grandmother to Robert J. Bork.
Services were private. Please choose a happy moment or special kindness you shared with Debra and remember her. If you wish to make a donation in her memory, please make it to a cause or charity of your choice.
Arrangements were entrusted to Starks and Menchinger Chapel and Cremation Services. Those wishing to sign Debra’s Memory Book online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com.