Deborah Lea Harken

Deborah Lea Harken, 50, of Wamego, KS, passed away Sunday, October 6th, 2013, at Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, KS, after a long courageous battle with breast cancer. Deb was born in Creston, Iowa on January 7, 1963, to Daniel and Carol Ann (Roberdee) Berry. Deb graduated from Iowa City High School in 1981 and attended Kirkwood Community College in Iowa City. On July 16, 1983, Deb married Dean Harken in Iowa City, IA. Dean and Deb renewed their vows on July 2013 in honor of their 30th anniversary. Deb was a stay-at-home mom until starting a career with Candyopolis where she was a District Manager for 10 years, until she retired in January of 2012. Deb enjoyed spending time with family and friends, cooking and baking, and loving her dogs and cats many of which were rescued. Deb was very passionate about raising awareness and funds for breast cancer awareness. Deb is survived by her husband, Dean, of Wamego, KS; daughter, Courtney Dehn (Kyle) of Wamego, KS; son, Jackson Harken, of Kansas City, MO; her parents Dan and Carol Ann of Iowa City, IA; two brothers, Danny Berry, of Salt lake City, UT; Brian Berry (Robin), of Fayetteville, NC; mother-in-law, Lois Harken, of Waterloo, IA; sister-in-laws, Gretchen Harken, of Cedar Falls, IA; Becky Koester, of Coralville, IA; Toni Carlo (Doug), of Lincoln, NE; Karen Harken, of Denver, CO; bothers-in-laws John Harken, of Waterloo, IA; Dale Harken (Kati), of Denver, CO; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. Deb was preceded in death by her grandparents, Sandy and Beatrice Ennis; Clarence and Carol Roberdee; and cousins Julie and Eric. A funeral service will be held 3pm, Wednesday, October 9, at Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home in Manhattan, KS with Pastor Larry Fry officiating. The family will accept friends from 2pm to 3pm. A memorial service will be held 1pm, Sunday, October 13 at Lensing Funeral & Cremation Service in Iowa City, IA. A gathering will follow at Joe’s Place in Iowa City, IA. An inurnment will be Monday, October 14 at the Oakland Cemetery in Iowa City, IA. Family has request donations to be made to the Susan G. Komen Foundation and may be left in the care of the funeral home.