Cape Canaveral National Cemetery

An amazing tribute to Debbie.  I went to school with Debbie, a long time ago and I remember that tall beautiful young lady with fond memories.  The last day of Jr High, all of us girls went to her house, right down the road from school, donned our swimsuits and headed for the lagoon in Columbia Park.  What fun we had.
Please know how very sorry to hear of her passing, but through your loving story of her life, she is and was very loved.  Thank you for sharing her life’s story with us.  I pray for peace and comfort for all of you.

Carly,
Thank you for reminding me of your Mom's extraordinary life, some things I recall her sharing and other events were new to read.
My personal connection with Deb was thru the golf group at Shadow Ridge. A golfer I am not but, she always made me feel welcomed and encouraged my attempts to move the ball. I admired her gracious hostessing skills at parties and at your beautiful wedding. Loved her artistic talents as I followed her posts on facebook once I moved to MN. The artwork she created of seasides, your daughters, and the nature around her were outstanding! 

When your dad was overseas, I was truly so impressed by her strength and support of his tour-of-duty keeping us posted on John's well-being and then celebrating him home.  Deb certainly left such a positive distinctive impression on me in the little time I was privileged to know her.
My condolences to your family, John, Ian, the littles and all her many friends, - Dee Reagan

Thanks for posting this, Carly,  and all the pictures you posted of your Mom.  So fun to look back  at her and your Dad when they began their life together. I knew their steak dinner story, but didn’t realize she was Army not Navy. All the tributes about her speak of what an amazing person she was. Truly a gift to everyone! So glad you are having a Celebration of Life here, too. She touched all of our lives. Hugs to you, Ian and your Dad❤️

Debra (“Debbie”) Berwick Lindsey, a cherished wife, mother, and nana, gracefully transitioned to eternal life on April 25th, 2024, surrounded by her devoted family.

Debbie was born on March 3rd, 1955, in Pasco, Washington, to Jim and Carol Berwick. Raised in Kennewick alongside her four sisters—Terry Engebretson, Cynthia Hulse, Jannette Foos, and Diane Berwick—and her brother, Robert Berwick.

At the age of 18, Debbie embarked on an adventure by joining the Army as an x-ray technician. It was during a military flight to Honolulu, Hawaii, that she encountered a young Naval submariner, John Edmund Lindsey, Jr. Their shared journey began with a meal, and a year later, they were married. Together, they pursued undergraduate studies at the University of Central Florida, where they welcomed their daughter, Carly. Debbie's unwavering support led John to pursue further studies at the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences.

They spent nine enriching years in Germantown, Maryland, while John completed his medical training. During this time, they welcomed their son, Ian. Debbie also pursued her passion for art, studying as an Art major at the University of Maryland. In 1992, they embraced a new adventure in Naples, Italy, where Debbie's culinary skills and love for entertaining flourished alongside their exploration of diverse cultures through extensive travel.

Debbie's artistic talents extended beyond canvas paintings to the revitalization of the Grand Harbor Audubon Garden, where she nurtured a butterfly habitat, reflecting her boundless creativity and love for nature.

Debbie is survived by her devoted husband of 49 years, John Lindsey; her children, Carly Turner (Omaha, Nebraska) and Ian Lindsey (Palm Bay, Florida); and her adored granddaughters, Evelyn and Olivia Turner (Omaha, Nebraska).

A private interment with military honors will take place on June 3rd at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery. A celebration of Debbie’s extraordinary life will be held at the Grand Harbor Club in Vero Beach on June 1st, followed by a second gathering for her friends in Omaha on July 6th.



DEBRA BERWICK LINDSEY

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