Debbie, currently of Burnet, Texas, was born March 25, 1956 in Huntington County, Pennsylvania and grew up in Brunswick, Ohio. Debbie was married to Terry L. Ruf in 1973 and they were married for 44 years. They lived in Montalba, Texas for over 30 years. Debbie lost the love of her life in 2019.
She is survived by 3 loving daughters and son-in-laws: Tanya and Shane Oestrick of Round Rock; Amanda and Chad Pearce of Burnet and Kristie and Brent Pearce of Mont Belvieu. Her favorite title was Nannie and she had 7 grandchildren: Amber, Alyssa and Jake Oestrick and Trent and Taylor Pearce and, Brooke and Karlee Pearce.
Nannie loved writing children’s stories, gardening and baking goodies for the grandkids. Debbie and Terry loved to travel in their RV and one favorite destination was Palo Dura Canyon.
We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Jake and Colette Duran for their friendship over the years to our parents.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Vet Ride of Burnet (220 S. Piece; Burnet, TX 78611). This organization was a blessing to our family over the past several months. We would also like to thank Rose and Jan with Texas Home Health for the care they provided mom.
“He will keep in perfect peace all those who trust in Him, whose thoughts turn often to the Lord” Isaiah 26:3
Debbie will have services at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen at 11 AM on Friday, June 10, 2022
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