Deborah Wynn Sheiker, 73, of Wilmington, DE passed away on September 9, 2024 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Wilmington, DE in 1951 to the late Patricia Maher Chapin and Robert Stuart Chapin.
She attended P.S. DuPont high school, graduating as a member of the class of 1969. Deborah later attended the University of Delaware. Following her education, she trained to be a paralegal. Deborah soon joined the Schmittinger & Rodriguez firm as a paralegal. She remained there in that role for most of her adult life until she retired. In addition to her work as a paralegal, Deborah was also a spiritual medium where she helped guide others through difficult times of their own.
In 1983, Deborah moved to the Village of Arden, the place where she would call home for the next 41 years. She loved living in Arden and was always found supporting events happening in the village. She was a long-time member of the Arden Community Planning Committee.
Deborah is predeceased by her grandson Berkley. She is survived by her husband Bruce Sheiker; sons Zachary Sheiker (Lauren) and Jeremy Sheiker of Wilmington, DE; former daughter-in-law Dawn Sheiker; daughter Tobi Sheiker of Wilmington, DE; grandchildren Luna, Bronti, Dutch, Landon, and Harper; sisters Catherine Martin (Steven) of Dover, DE, Patricia Marden of Keene, NH, Lauren Chapin Salazar (Page) of Derwood, MD, and Lisbeth Chapin of Wilmington, DE; and brother Christopher Chapin of Newark, DE.
A celebration of Deborah’s life will take place on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Arden Gild Hall, 2126 The Highway, Wilmington, DE 19810. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, Deborah’s family asks for memorial contributions in her name to be made to Faithful Friends Animal Society, 165 Airport Rd, New Castle, DE 19720, faithfulfriends.us
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