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Debra Lea Obituary

LEA (GUSTAFSON), DEBRA J. Formerly of Wyoming, MI Passed away January 23, 2012 of complications from leukemia in the Oklahoma University Cancer Hospital. Debra was born November 18, 1951 in Grand Rapids, MI to Frank M. (deceased) and Jean Gustafson (surviving). She graduated from Wyoming High School in 1969. Married Pete Lea in 1971 and lived in Oklahoma and he survives. She graduated from Oklahoma University Business Administration, worked for 22 years in Oklahoma Department of Commerce, when she became ill. Memorial service was held on February 4, 2012 in Edmond, Oklahoma. Donations to American Cancer Society please.

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Published by Grand Rapids Press from Feb. 5 to Feb. 7, 2012.

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(DeBoer) Groenendyk

February 13, 2012

Mrs. Gustafson I went to High School with Deb. She was such a pretty young woman and such a nice person. We lost a daughter as well so my husband and I can identify with your loss and grief. Our Thoughts and prayers are with your whole family.

Charlene DeBoer Groenendyk

Michael Hancock

February 8, 2012

We are so sorry to hear about Debbie passing on. Our thoughts and prayers are with you aunt Jean and Pete. If you need anything please let us know.

Michael & Family.

william hoffert

February 7, 2012

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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