Debbies family

Hi, I'm debbies son. I just wanted to say thank you for all the kind words about my mom. She will be sorely missed by everyone. She often talked about this site and how great everyone here was for her. Everyone who talked to her and helped her through everything that happened, your support of her is greatly appreciated. I truly thank every one of you for being there for her.

Joey

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Speechless Sister

by Dairy Princess family - 2009-03-20 01:03:10

Hi everyone,

I'm Debbie's youngest sister, Cindy. My family will tell you that I'm normally not at a loss for words, but... Debbie was my hero. I always looked up to her. She always had a way of making you feel that you were the most important person. She had alot of tough times in her life, but always came through with a smile. My memories of Debbie are of some comfort, but also remind me that no new memories will be created...I'm so sad.
Highlights of those memories include

Her love for playing in the high school marching band especially her trip to Oregon her senior year,

During thunderstorms all of us brothers and sisters would run to her room for comfort (including our two dogs)...my oldest brother Phil would come and see that the bed was full and would say "heck with it, I'm going back to my bed".

When we surprised her with a 40th birthday party, I felt it my obligation as her youngest sister to supply her with the necessities of getting older (exlax, Depends, fixadent, etc.). Her response was that some day I would be turning 40 insinuating she would get even....my response was that by the time I would turn 40, she wouldn't remember...that was the type of humor our family had...we all knew it was all in fun.

Her Dairy Princess days...I was very proud of her then and always...it was a great honor to be a sister to a princess.

The many boyfriends she had. Some played on local softball teams and would come to our house and celebrate victories, etc. The stories of her boyfriends driving into the garage door, leaning against the doorbell while "saying goodnight" unbeknown by her that everyone in the house could hear the door bell continually ringing, the one who tried to convince all of us he had a fake foot, the one she married and how well he blended into our family and our sense of humor...many great times...although their marriage lasted a short time and ended in divorce, we still have many great memories.

The times she would be selling either PartyLite or Butterfly items and the excitment she had about new products by saying..."what until you see the newest items....you will love them." "This is my favorite new item." "This will look great on you" She had such passion for selling and meeting new people.

She was proudest of her children, Christina and Joey. They were her proudest accomplishments and greatest joys.

I could go on and on but I think you get the general picture of what a special person she was and how much she will be missed.

Thank you for all your support and prayers.

May God bless you all!

Lovingly,

Cindy, her "favorite" sister

Debbie

by SMITTY - 2009-03-20 03:03:43

Dear Joey,

I offer my condolences on the loss of your Mother. Those of us that have lost our Mother know all too well what a time of great sorrow it is for you and your entire family.

Your mother was a delight to have as a member of the Pacemaker Club. I went back and looked at the few messages she posted and she never complained about her health. She was always simply looking for answers from people that had similar problems, or offering comments of encouragement to others. She will be greatly missed here.

Debbie's passing brings home very vividly to all of us that having a pacemaker is no guarantee of longevity. We all serve at the will of our Master and only He knows when our services on earth will no longer be needed and he will also call us home.

When I have lost a friend or loved one I always find myself wondering why and how. I usually recall something I heard many years ago which is "The incident of death is no more mysterious than the incident of birth and not more uncommon. We were born to die and we live so that we may die." Now this has never stopped my pain, but it has always helped me to realize that at least what I am experiencing is not uncommon.

We will have you and your family in our prayers and we wish you the best in this time of great sorrow.

Smitty


To Debbie's Family

by maryanne - 2009-03-20 06:03:34

I met Debbie early on in the Pacemaker Club. As Smitty said she was always positive and just asked questions...and that is what we are all here for. To draw on each other for answers, but mostly support...and what a wonderful support group this has been.

I can't tell you how shocked I was to hear of her passing...it was more than shock....I was stunned..and stopped dead in my tracks....I love what Smitty said about death being as mysterious as birth....no true words have been spoken. I have lost both parents, a sister at a young age of 49, a nephew and a niece again far to young....the pain is always there....it lessens....but there....

Debbie made me smile many times....and although I never met her I had a vision of her and the picture you posted in her obiturary was exactly how I imagined her....full of life.

I feel your sense of loss and sorrow....I just hope you gain some comfort in knowing she was a part of our family as well...and we cared for her....thank you for sharing her with us and for letting us know how things are going.

God bless, Mary Anne

DAIRY PRINCESS, OUR SWEET DEBBIE

by Dairy Princess family - 2009-03-20 09:03:27

DEBBIE, MY SWEET SISTER, WAS SO COMFORTED BY ALL OF YOUR FRIENDSHIP AND SUPPORT. WE TALKED ON THE PHONE MANY TIMES A DAY, I LIVE IN NORTH DAKOTA , THE CELL PHONE WAS OUR LIFE LINE. BUT SHE HAD ANOTHER LIFE LINE WITH THIS SITE HELPED HER THROUGH MANY ROUGH TIMES. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR BEING THERE FOR HER. YOU COULD HELP HER IN WAYS HER FAMILY COULDN'T. THAT WAS A GREAT RELIEF . I REALIZE YOU ALSO FEEL A GREAT LOSS IN HER PASSING, YOU ALSO HAVE OUR CONDOLENCES.

DEBBIE WAS OUR ROCK, THE GLUE THE HELD US TOGETHER. SHE SUFFERED SO MUCH IN HER LIFE, YET NEVER COMPLAINED. "DON'T WORRY, I'LL BE FINE" SHE WOULD ALWAYS SAY. WE ARE ALL NUMB IN DISBELIEF THAT SHE IS GONE. SHE IS IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER.

WE WISH YOU ALL GOOD HEALTH, KEEP YOUR HEARTS BEATING AT A STEADY PACE. DEBBIE IS WATCHING OVER ALL OF YOU CHEERING YOU ON!

THANKS AGAIN, GOD'S BLESSINGS TO YOU ALL!!!!

JOYCE

joey and joyce

by jessie - 2009-03-20 11:03:36

your sister was such a delight to talk to. she was funny and serious and well just a delight.i am so sorry you lost her whilst she was so young.i will say one thing going in your sleep is the best. someone was watching over her and she knows that too. i chatted with her a fair bit and i know craig and her were close. i am thinking of you at this time and now it is your turn joyce to carry on for the family. when my parents died noone did. by that time we had lost a brother young. it is important someone organize the get to-gether for you. i tried to but noone wanted it my mom was the glue that kept things to-gether and now nothing. so i am thinking of you take care... bless you alll.. maureen

Thank you

by Suze - 2009-03-20 12:03:37

Dear Joey and Joyce,

How wonderful of you to both take the time to get in touch with us here at the pacemakerclub. Your sister is pleased with that, I'm sure.

Once again, please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Thank you for the kind words regarding this forum,
Suze

To DairyPrincess's family

by sophiesnuggler - 2009-03-22 07:03:03

I am a newer member to the pacemaker club and "knew" Debbie for a short time. She made me feel welcome and her comments made me smile when on some days it was difficult for me to do so.
My sincerest condolences to all of you.
Blessings and love,
Kathy

Debbie

by Hot Heart - 2009-03-29 03:03:50

To all who knew and loved Debbie, especially her family I send my condolences and blessings. I never spoke to her, but it is obvious that she was someone who was loved.

God bless

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