Debra Riding In

Riding In, Debra 48 July 08, 1963 Oct. 01, 2011 Debra Riding In, D.V.M., of Portland passed away Oct. 1, 2011. She was born in Portland to Doris and Robert Riding In, the youngest of four siblings. Debby received her Bio-Chemistry degree from Hood College in Fredricksburg, Md., and her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Oklahoma State University. Dr. Riding In had a passion for her work as a veterinarian. She worked for several veterinary hospitals and clinics throughout Portland and Multnomah County. Dr. Riding In was especially adept at surgeries. Debby loved her family and hosted many dinners and barbecues at her home. Debby loved going to the beach, traveling and sightseeing throughout the country. She was a good role model as a young Native American professional. Debby was a member of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz and the Pawnee Nation. Debby is survived by her husband, Andres Angeles; mother, Doris Riding In of Portland; sisters, Dorna Battese of Apache, Okla.; Delores Riding In of Siletz; and Denise Riding In of Kailau, Hawaii; stepdaughter, Nicolina Angeles; stepsons, Andres Angeles Jr. and Tony Angeles, all of Portland; aunts; uncles; and numerous nieces and nephews. Debby was preceded in death by her father, Robert Riding In. A celebration of life will be at noon Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, at the Siletz Community Center in Siletz. The service will be followed by a graveside service and dinner.