“Life is too short my friend …. you are now soaring with the angels, Debbie. Kind , soft spoken and the patience of a saint, we will miss you my friend.” It’s what one friend said in a Facebook post upon hearing of the news of longtime Monmouth Beach resident Debrah (Debbie) Hollen’s death.

A memorial service is now set for the 51-year-old who was identified as one of the two found in the water near the Channel Club Marina last Friday, March 24. The deaths are still under investigation; but, the service for Debbie has been scheduled for Thursday, March 30, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Braun Funeral Home in Eatontown.

And friends of Debbie Hollen have asked that the memorial information be shared.

Interment is private.

“Loved by many for her happy go lucky demeanor,” a post said, Debbie was known as “gifted photographer” who spent her younger years in the theater and then in hospitality and restaurant management.

” … She created laughter, art, food and warmth and compassion for everyone she touched,” her obituary said.

“Watch for butterflies,” the final line read.

For the full obituary from Braun, click here.