In loving memory of

Debby Sue Harlan
May 3, 1949 - December 20, 2021

Debby Sue Harlan, 72, of Des Moines passed away on December 20, 2021 at Methodist Medical Center. Debby was born May 3, 1949 in Indianola, IA to parents Lila-Lee (Kendall) and George Eldon Aubert. Debby had two siblings, an ornery and mischievous brother Mike (Sarah) Aubert of Indianola and a loving sister Polly (Larry) Pickering of West Des Moines.

She is survived by her loving husband of 40 years Ted Harlan, four sons Ronald Clark of Lacona, Justin (Stephanie) Fehrer of Pleasantville, Jason (Jennifer) Fehrer of Chariton, Ted "Theo" (Valerie) Harlan of Waukee and two step children Lea-Ann Harlan and Sherry Harlan of Des Moines, 16 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and two little dogs who are left to cherish her memory. Debby loved to cook, garden, sew, crochet, play cards and spend time with her family.

Debby was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband Ronald Emery Clark (KIA 1968 Vietnam) and her step son Clifford (Kim) Harlan of Norwalk.

Debby's wishes were to be cremated and no services held.

Tributes

Karen DeVore wrote on Dec 22, 2021:

"my sincerest condolences to Ted- Kelly Justin Jason Teddy and teds 2 girls on the loss of wife /mother cherish all your memories photos and hold them dear to your heart--- Debby and I use to have some good times shopping talking bullshitting and partying -- lots of hugs prayers and love to all of you now and in days ahead "