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Leave a tributeYou were so welcoming kind and generous to all our family. We had some fabulous times in your company and you were an amazing host .You will be missed xxx
Evelyn and I know you are in heaven. We wish you all the peace you deserve from a wonderful life, well lived. We wish your family all the comfort possible, with wonderful memories of the happiest times. Richard, we wish you comfort and the strength to clear the clouds of loss and sorrow. To carry on to see happy sunshine again, as you know Debra would want. And recognize the path that leads one day, again to Debra’s side.
A fond memory I have of you is an evening we were sitting outside at the ranch and Richard was saying he had put up a 7ft deer fence Did you have any help I asked. "Yeah, Debra helped me. "OK, 5ft 3inch Debra helped you put up the 7 ft. Deer fence. Umm I thought. Not long after that you told us how you had got your extra large boat onto a trailer with Debra's help. "She held the thingy and I was able to get the boat loaded"
I'll always remember these stories as examples of how strong you Were when helping any of us.
"Those she may be tiny, she is mighty"
Love always
Cathy, Liam and Lauren
Now you are in the house of eternity
having left us too soon.
The shape of you lingers as a fragrance
where the love your lived
becomes the love you've left behind.
We are standing in the temple
of memory
holding onto the intangible,
and miraculous,
standing in the shadow of your absence,
waiting for the sound of wings.
Your gentle candle light reminds us
of our lonesomeness
while the inner voice of love
shows us your exile from heaven
is finally over.
Now you are in the house of eternity
listening to songs
only sung for the beautiful souls
who have arrived home.
- zayra yves
Debra, thank you for your sweet and kind hospitality. You are missed in the hearts of many.
Lee & Julie Wallis
E veryone's friend
B ig hearted
R ich in spirit
A lways the "giver"
We are blessed to have been in the receiving line.
Jim & Judy Peet
This beautiful woman, inside and out, was a wonderful colleague to me, supporting me for over 10 years with her gentle and caring nature. I write this with great sadness over the unimaginable loss of such a lovely lady.
I remember once she and I were talking about something I was struggling with and, she said, “Look at me”, and told me that you never know in life so make change even though it’s tough and do the things you want to do and dream about before it’s too late. Those three words came across so clear.
Thank you for your kindness and letting me cry to you. And thanks for kicking my ass when I needed that as well. I will miss you. The world seems a little smaller now. I had been meaning to stop in and see you and show off Emelia. I wish I had.
We will miss your smile my friend...... Until we meet again. Love Q
Somewhere over the Orchard
Way up high
And the dreams that you dreamed of
Once in a lullaby
Somewhere over the Orchard
Blue birds fly
And the dreams that you dreamed of
Dreams really do come true
Someday I'll wish upon a star
Wake up where the clouds are far behind me
Where trouble melts like lemon drops
High above the chimney tops
That's where you'll find me
Oh, somewhere over the Orchard bluebirds fly
And the dream that you dare to,
Oh why, oh why can't I?
Well I see trees of Olive and red roses too,
I'll watch them bloom for me and for you
And I think to myself
What a wonderful Life
You were our mother hen, our mentor, and no one will ever be able to replace you. You have touched our lives more than you'll ever know and for that, we are forever grateful.
We will miss you every day but will cherish the memories of you always. Until we meet again. We love you.
Your Angels,
Meghan, Sara & Mariah
P.S. I had some plants delivered today, I instantly felt you telling me not to kill them...I'll try mommy...I'll try.
Words can't tell how much you meant to me,
But I'll try, so others can see.
You were my joy, my life, my dreams,
The reason for all that my life means.
Your beautiful smile was always there by my side,
My best friend, my companion, my pride.
I never tired of you being with me.
That was obvious for all to see.
We were able to spend more time together in our days than most,
A good fortune that I was always happy to boast.
You loved and cared for me more than anyone could ever believe,
Except those who knew best you and me.
Now, for some reason, our time together has been called to an end.
There's a greater calling for you, my beautiful friend.
Why, I just can't imagine. But I have to be willing to wait and see,
When together we tend those gardens in Heaven to find out what that reason will be.
Until then, you'll always be here in my heart with me;
Though in spirit, I just won't be able to see.
My love for you will never end.
Till we meet again.
Love you,
Richard
I give my sincerest condolences and love to all who were dear to you and I know you will be watching over everyone. Heaven most definitely gained an angel.
Love always,
Natalija
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Warm and welcoming with your smile!
"Debra and Richard, so much love shows in the love the two of you have for each other. Tom and I have wonderful memories of BBQ's in your newly transformed yard at your home in Wallace. Of course Debra was the one doing the BBQ'ing! I just stood back in amazement as I don't even know how to light a gas BBQ. Then off you went Debra in to the kitchen to put the rest of the dinner together. Of course you needed no help. Your home was a home to all you came in contact with, so warm and welcome. Then you two made the announcement that you were moving to the Ranch! Whaaaat? Well, shortly after your move we were calling the two of you to come to your place on the Ranch. Of course the answer was welcoming and so we grabbed a few things and headed to the Ranch. Once again, we had a great BBQ and much needed catching up conversation around the fire pit. We love you both and will always hold our memories close to our hearts. In loving memory to an awesome lady. Richard look to the rainbow of life of the love you two have for each other, Debra will always be there with her smile."
More like a sister.....
I first met you professionally Debra. You were the one Richard trusted with our account. It was here "in the trenches" we got to know each other and I learned you were extremely capable at getting things done, meeting commitments and managing difficult situations...and people.....without getting flustered and in a highly professional manner. You quickly became our "go to" rep for all our US executive moves. It wasn't long before you and Richard had Lynn and I up to the ranch and we were hooked. We soon got our place and the four of us would spend weekend nights sitting under the stars singing "oldies" rock and country together with an occassional dance thrown in. Those were the best times. I also remember those times when it was just you, Richard, and I and how you always included me for dinner and how you would tell Richard and I " to behave!" (What? us??) The selfless love and kindness you always showed to everyone, your humility of spirit, and simple honesty of expression, is a lingering testimony to all who knew you. You know I believe that death is not an end, just a transition. And that by the mercy and power of the resurrection of Jesus we have a hope for much greater things beyond the veil of death. Until we meet again, my sister, my friend, I will miss you.
My special sis-in-law
Debra Kay Kezer Bedard - so many wonderful, fun and special moments and memories with you; where to start.
In Red Bluff at your parents house on Treasure Dr. -
Your mom made us very strong screwdrivers by the pool and then giggling and having a good time at Safeway after that. Grocery shopping has never been so fun as that day with you.
The adventures up to Cresent City to visit with you and the kids. Stevie and Melissa were so young, Missy use to sit in the bathroom sink as she watched me put on makeup.
A Christmas spent at your dad's house with you and the kids. Then came my kids, and you were there to visit with Bob and I in Reno when Justin was born and again in Red Bluff when Brad was born. You will forever be their fun Aunt Debbie.
You helped me get through a very tough time in Red Bluff with your love and
support and a few good laughs. You helped your brother and I reconnect in San Jose, where we met some great people that are still good friends to this day. I fondly remember and reminisce about all the times we had there. The late evenings, the outtings and drives up to Red Bluff to visit family.
Seeing my favorite band, Van Halen at Shoreline, throwing the beachballs up on the stage to Eddie with him kicking them back to us.
And even though we moved far apart from each other after that time, we have never lost contact, and seem to pick up where we had left off years before upon visiting with you and Richard at the ranch.
To Deb, my sis-in-law and friend, we had so many good times still to come. You lived your life with adventure, love, laughter, compassion and support.
I will always remember you that way with much love in my heart.