Deborah "Debbie" Jean Busch

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Deborah Jean Busch, on February 25, 2013. Debbie was born on November 14, 1950 in Weyburn, SK, daughter to Joe and Norma Lizuck. She was raised in Weyburn and attended Souris School and later the Weyburn Collegiate High School. Debbie met her husband during her high school years. They dated and spent time together until their marriage on September 18, 1971. Debbie first worked at the local Woolworths store a couple of years. She then went to work as a legal secretary for Gregg Bobbitt at the NSWB Law Firm here in Weyburn. During her years as a legal secretary Debbie took an interest in Real Estate. She decided to study for her license- which she was successful in getting. She then quit her job as legal secretary and went to work for Miles Real Estate. After a few years Debbie studied for her broker’s license, which she received. An opportunity came up to buy the company which she owned and operated for eight years. She then sold Miles Real Estate and went to work for Weyburn Security where she remained until her retirement in April of 2008. During her time in real estate Deb received many awards from the Saskatchewan Real Estate board and Caldwell Banker for her outstanding sales achievements and professionalism. Debbie enjoyed her work very much and enjoyed working with the people. She made many acquaintances and friends over the years. Her professionalism and pleasant personality and smile brought back many clients more than once. During her younger years Deb enjoyed playing sports. She was on the Weyburn Five Pin Bowling Team along with teammates Lorrie Knox and Jean Smith. The three of them proceeded to win the Western Canadian High School 5 Pin Bowling Championship, which was played in Saskatoon in 1967, and they brought the title back to Weyburn. Debbie also enjoyed playing fastball and was an avid team player on the Weyburn Blue Caps fastball team for a number of years. Debbie enjoyed being in competition, and in 1967 she entered in to the Crocus Queen Beauty Pageant which was held annually in Weyburn. She was sponsored by the Weyburn Recreation Board. Deb, along with five other contestants from Weyburn, entered various competitions and at the end Deb won and was crowned Miss Crocus Queen of Weyburn, at which time she attended many events in honor of the city. Debs greatest love remained within her family and friends. She thoroughly enjoyed Sundays, as this was the day the family would get together, playing card games or any other fun filled activity. All would then feast on one of her specially prepared meals that she was so proud of, and as we all know, she could cook. She loved company and enjoyed when friends and family would get together on special occasions or events to have a patio party and BBQ. Fun and laughter with her were never ending. Her wonderful warm personality and welcoming smile made everyone feel welcome and at home at all times. For this she will always be remembered. Debbie was predeceased by her parents, Joseph & Norma Lizuck; father and mother in law, Val & Gunda Busch and brothers in law, Allan Busch and Tom Cox. She will be lovingly remembered by her

husband of 42 years, Gord Busch; son, Todd Busch (Brianna Ereth) and their son, Kaiden; daughter, Tara (Chad) Bailey; sisters & brothers, Brenda Lizuck, Cheryl (Dave) Rommann, Doug (Lynn) Lizuck, Donna Lizuck (Kelvin Swayne) and Laurie (Kelly) Hilkewich; sister in law, Carol (Ron) Borys; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. On behalf of Debbie Busch and family, we would like to send a very special THANK YOU to all, for your thoughtfulness, kindness, and compassion that you all gave to us in our time of sorrow and sadness with the loss of our loving wife and mother. We will never forget your compassion towards us. Thank you for the cards, flowers, food, donations and moments we got to share, they were all so comforting in our time of need. We know that Debs is looking down and her gracious smile is descending upon you all. Thank you ever so much from Gord, Todd, Brianna, Kaiden, Tara and Chad. God Bless You All. A Funeral Service was held Friday, March 1, 2013 at 2:00 PM from Zion Lutheran Church, Weyburn, SK with Pastor Martin Olson and Reverend John Ferrier officiating. Interment followed at Hillcrest Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jeff Heisler, Carter Hilkewich, Alex Hilkewich, Curt Elmer, Jamie Geiger and Marty Borys. Ushers were Mike Keslering, Aaron Bohn and Mark Borys. Donations in memory of Debbie may be made to the Canadian Liver Foundation, Kidney Foundation of Canada or Canadian Diabetes Association.