Deborah R. Tavernier

What I will always cherish about Debbie, is how this beautiful, classy lady with a continuous smile of mischief/fun on her face, accepted frumpy northwoods/rural me no matter that I was her comeplete opposite.

Debbie was encouraging and supportive as I dealt with a very low grade breast cancer, even as her aggressive cancer was ravaging her own body.

Debbie, you were the epitome of Christ's love and compassion.

Goodbye dear sister-in-law! Love, Kaye

Dear Gary and Ashley,
Debbie was a happy spirit even though she was sick so much. I remeber when we were shopping for something for me to wear to Yvonne's wedding, she told us that her cronic pain sysndrom had been overcom. We were all sitting in a dressing room at Macy's crying and laughing, the sales girl thought we had all lost our minds.
I hadn't talked to Deb in quite a while but I thought of her often now I wish I had just picked up the phone if nothing else. Love you...

I met Debbie over 20 years ago. She worked with my mother. When I got married, she gave us a Christmas ornament that said, "our first year together 1996". My husband really like the idea of having a dated Christmas ornament so we buy a new one each year. It's a tradition we still do to this day. She inspired to many in so many ways.
All my love,
Yvonne Hemze

Victoria,

We are saddened to hear of the loss of your sister. May her family and all of you be wrapped in the blessings of our dear Lord. Our deepest sympathy to you all.

Kelly, John and family

Dear Victoria,

May your sister's life be honored by all she loved. May her memory be cherished for all she gave. May your heart be comforted by all you shared.

With affection and deepest condolences,