Photo courtesy of Swartz Funeral Home - Flint
Flint, Michigan
Dec 13, 1952 – Mar 20, 2023
Figula (Eaton), Deborah Marie
Of Lapeer County Michigan, age 70, passed away on Monday, March 20th, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loved ones.
The family will receive friends from 4:00pm to 8:00pm on Thursday March 23rd, 2023 at Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint.
A Celebration of Life and an inurnment at Crestwood Cemetery will be held at a later date in the summer.
Deborah was born in Flint, Michigan on December 13th,1952 and was the daughter of the late Mervin and Dorothy (Vernon) Meyerhofer.
Deborah went to Atherton High School and Mott College. She loved boating, fishing, photography, playing volleyball, riding motorcycles and to dress up and decorate with her family and friends on Halloween. Deborah was also a second-degree black belt and martial arts Instructor.
Deborah married Richard Figula July 11th, 2003.
Left to cherish her memory are Husband, Richard Figula; Daughters, Dana (Eaton) and Mark Brown, Laurie (Eaton) and Scott Smith; Step children Brian Figula and Betsy (Figula) Hadden; Grandchildren Kodie (Eaton) and Charles Flynn, Joshua and Rebecca (Slater) Cinco, Gabriel Smith and many great grandchildren; along with Siblings Rick Hunsinger and Tracy Johnson.
Deborah was preceded in death by her husband, William Eaton; parents, Mervin and Dorothy Meyerhofer; siblings Joann Hunsinger, Nancy Birch and Jerry Meyerhofer.
Read MoreI am so very sorry to hear of Debbie’s passing. I wanted to come see her and tell her I was moving out of the neighborhood that day. I closed on my home on the 20 th. She was a great neighbor to me. I will miss her. May God bless you all. A great void in our lives for sure.
Linda Jones
March 24, 2023 | Columbiaville, MI | Neighbor
Debbie and Meela (2020)
Brianna Johnson
March 22, 2023 | Silverhill, AL | Family
WORDS CANT EXPRESS HOW SORRY I AM FOR YOUR FAMILY..DEB WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBER HER SMILE AN FUNNY WAYS SHE HAD. GREAT CHILDHOOD MEMORIES I WILL NEVER FORGET. FIND COMFORT KNOWING SHE FOUGHT THE GOOD FIGHT, SHE LOVED HER FAMILY
Margie MIZE
March 22, 2023 | Flushing, MI | Friend
I just found out she had cancer.we were going to meet for lunch never did I loved her and always said she was my great friend. My heart goes out to the family.
Connie(Parker) Fisher
March 22, 2023 | Swartz Creek, MI
Rick, Betsy and Brian,
I am so sorry for your loss.
Becky Jimenez
March 22, 2023 | Davison, MI | Friend
Rick & Debbie
March 22, 2023
Ricky & family, I am so sorry for your loss. No words I’m sure can express the way you feel at this time. My prayers are with you all. Debbie was such a kind soul with a beautiful smile.
Colleen Brook
March 21, 2023 | Flint, MI | Family
I was privileged enough to have met Deb and was the recipient of her incredible hospitality. She will be missed deeply.
Jason Young
March 21, 2023 | Monroe, MI | Acquaintance
Debbie & Brian Figula in San Francisco 2015
Brian Figula
March 21, 2023 | San Francisco, CA | Family
