"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."

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.

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.

My Love, My Life, My Everything......

Somewhere over the rainbow.....

Exactly how I remember, that beaming smile in all the photos you've posted.  So sorry to have lost Debra, she really brought great life and charm to every moment. I'm glad I got to see her over the years and be a fly on the wall to see how much she and Richard loved spending time together and making everyone around them happy too.