Momma bear happy mother’s day i hope u have the best day of ur life today please come see me if u can i miss u every day it hurts not the same with u not here i love u mom im trying to hold if down down here for you 

I remember playing Barbies  with Debbie. I always cut off their hair.

I remember Bob trying to teach Debbie how to drive. That didn’t last long. 😊

Debbie will be greatly missed by all of us who loved her so dearly.  I have only fond memories of my sister.  Some of my fondest memories are of times growing up, I remember the the many holidays, birthdays and other special family get-togethers, some at our house and others at our parents or grandparents homes.  Debbie was always so happy and full of life!

The thing that I will always admire most about my sister is her love of family, her love for us siblings and friends, but more so her deep love for her children and grandchildren and for her partner in life Alan.

Debbie, may God shine his face on you and find a special place in his kingdom for you.

I love you very much.
Ron

I remember my brother Scott and I joining Debbie and family for Thanksgiving. He had so much fun with the kids. ☀️

I remember my sister singing “Blowing In the Wind” in a school talent show.

Although we shared the same last name we were not related, but we were family. For many years I didn’t really know Debby so I will always be grateful to Facebook for enabling us to connect more often. Debby was a strong woman and seemed to foster great love and loyalty from those around her. I know she will be sorely missed and I also know she brought great joy to my cousin Alan’s life.

She also really loved my kids. I'll always be grateful for that. I grew up without much family and knowing that she treated them like her own family will forever mean the world to me.

I met Debbie through my husband as her and Alan were his childhood best friends. I liked her immediately and was happy when she added me on Facebook that night and proceeded to message me. 

I'd like to think her and I were close. I know I felt close to her and loved her. We considered her family and always will. I know she wanted to do so many things -- she was looking forward to a return of health and the ability to explore nature again.

She invited me and my mom on a shopping trip just before the pandemic hit. I am so sad that we never got to go. I know we would have created more special memories.

No matter what, she is in our hearts. She was sincerely the kindest person I ever met. We love you. ❤️

I'll never forget the times me and Adam took u camping you didn't care as long as it was by the river and one time aunt kerri went it was a blast.glad u took me in like I was your own daughter knowing how far away I was from my own family we grew really close you did alot for me and Adam I promise to help Adam stay focused in life I know u we're proud of him this last year how he changed and he will stay that way from now and on .I love you ash

To my dear mother Deborah, I have never known a woman to fight harder or love harder than you. I shall forever cherish every moment we shared together the good and the bad. I promise to always strive to be the kind hearted person, man, and loving father you expected me to be. I promise to always carry on your legacy and wishes and will not stop until the work is done.  As my heart may be broken and tears flow uncontrollably my spirit is strong. I shall always remind my daughter of the type of heroic and caring woman that you were and are as you live on in me and each of my siblings and your grandchildren. You will be forever missed and always remembered. I love you, Thank you for always being there and for being the best mother I could have hoped for. Forever your son Brian 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

Nora, 

Thank you so much. I remember the get togethers on Palentine and your home in Ballard with Jeremy and Jennifer so vividly.  I hope you and your family are well? Mom spoke of you often and am greatful of your friendship. 

If  you feel up to it my number is 3605291516 and would love to hear your voice. You were instrumental in my childhood with your family, so thank you and I appreciate the memory.

Carl 

I remember the camping trips. She loved being by the river. I can picture her cooking over the camp fire like she always did. I always looked forward to those trips.

I remeber all the great Halloween parties she was so proud of. 

I remember how Debbie and Alan helped out my Dad.

I remember Debbie’s childhood birthday parties in June. 😎

Gone but never forgotten, with all my love enjoy the journey on this new branch through the tree of life. 

Love Carl. 

I remember the balloon  party at Dad’s apartment in Boise, Idaho 🌞

I remember baking cakes in our Easy Bake ovens. 💕

I have known Debbie since grade school and we became good friends at James Monroe Jr. High.  We had a lot of fun times through the years.  I really loved  her family too. Even though we grew apart I often thought of her. My condolences go out to  all her kids, grandkids,  Kerri, Jack, Ron and Ragna. 

OBITUARY

Deborah Kay Kennedy

June 23, 1958 – July 25, 2020

Evergreen Washelli Funeral Home & Cemetery

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