Debra Jean Silverthorn

Debbie was a great part of our Yo-Hi family. She drew us to her with her bright smile and kindness. God bless her and our prayers are with her family.

Debbie was a dear friend during our high school years in Japan. I am so very sorry to hear of her passing. My deepest condolences to her family.

I got to know Debra and her amazing family in the last days of Deb's life. So completely warmed by how beautifully her family cared for her & shared with her and how they supported each other. Her memorial service at First Congregational was a gorgeous tribute to an amazing person who left her mark on this World for good & in some amazing ways. Sarah & David, your tributes touched my heart, David you showed us all how to be brave in your honesty. I feel so privileged to have met this...

Dear David, Sarah and David, I am so sorry for your loss but gladdened by all the incredible memories you all created together. May they bring you peace and joy in the hard times to come. I remember Debra well from my years teaching at EJHS/EMS, and in particular the winter when Sarah spent many periods in the library after a bad skiing accident. Sarah and I shared our deep love of books and reading. Our one-on/one exchanges and discussions each day certainly brought me joy, and I think...

What a touching and beautiful Memorial Service for Debra today. As I watched it from afar in California this morning I could not help but remember Debi's infectious smile and joyful spirit from our cheerleading days together at Yo-Hi when she was a Sophomore '75 and I was Senior '72. I knew then, that her sparkling personality would take her far and after watching her son and daughter deliver their heartfelt eulogies today, it is gratifying to see her strength, courage, and sheer will is...

A bright star has left our view and moves on to shine somewhere else. Love endures. May God bless all of Debbie´s family.