Obituary of Deborah Anne Googe

Deborah was born in Los Angeles, California, but she quickly moved to Saratoga. She grew up in Los Gatos and graduated from Los Gatos High School. Deborah graduated from San Jose College for Medical Assistants and she worked as a Medical Assistant in San Jose and then in Santa Cruz. Later, she worked as a Department Manager for K-Mart on 41st Avenue in Capitola. Eventually, she worked for the Senior Network helping the elderly. Deborah married Paul Googe on November 9, 1977 and they remained married until her death. Deborah was a life long Catholic and she attended Holy Cross. Deborah loved the outdoors and all creatures. She loved the redwoods and was a docent at Henry Cowell’s State Park. She said she had discovered the secret of life that giving and loving feels better than anything. She leaves behind her son Nathaniel Luke Smith and his wife Dr. Lauren Smith of Carmichael, California and their two children Audrey Jean and Vincent Lake. She also leaves behind her brother Steven Crisafi of Yucca Valley, California.