Debbie Anderson Obituary

Debra "Debbie" Kay Anderson, 62, of Denver. Preceded in death by her parents, Bill & Billie Verduin & step-father, Ralph Barnes. Mother of Lincoln (Kate) Anderson & Carrie (Billy) Vacala. Step-sister of Craig (Rosalia) Barnes. Funeral Mass Thursday, 10am, Christ the King Catholic Church, 830 Elm Street. Committal Fairmount Cemetery.

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Published by Denver Post on Apr. 17, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Debbie Anderson

11 Entries

August 23, 2013

Jean and Vern Wright, Sherrys parents. i am so glad that i was aboe to meet her and spend some time with her. she is in a much better place and is with her brother now, and happy, free of pain

Sally Thompson

April 23, 2013

I just learned of Debbie's passing. She was my best pal throughout childhood. Wish I could have joined family and friends in some storytelling about growing up together. Laughter was our life, even at the most inappropriate times. I remember once, kneeling at the altar waiting for communion when something our youth minister said struck us in a particularly funny way. We ditched church on many occasions with Mary Babbs, the minister's daughter, and we were kicked out of Girl Scouts for too many hysterical outbursts. (Our leader had no sense of humor.) Debbie's dad taught us to ride bikes on the field at Smiley. Some upright posts were like a magnet to Debbie, who managed to crash into every one as she worked her way across the field. Almost every teacher we had separated us and sent us home with a check mark on our report cards, "Won't refrain from unnecessary talking." Her mom, Billie, let us stay home with her during the Cuban Missile Crisis and we stayed at my house watching Walter Cronkite keep us posted about President Kennedy's condition. I stayed at her house for a week when her dad died. We were in 6th grade. He got up one morning and died of a heart attack. Gone. We were too young to fathom this loss.
She got a yellow Firebird convertible for her 16th birthday and I got a blue '53 Plymouth. Never seemed fair, except I could sneak more friends into the drive-in.
We enrolled in a summer program in Greece during one of our college years and spent three weeks doing the "it's Tuesday, it must be Belgium" tour of Europe prior to arriving in Athens. I'm feeling very lonely to realize I'm now the only one who carries these years of memories.
Lincoln and Carrie, I am so sorry for your loss.

April 19, 2013

Dear Carrie and Lincoln,
Your mother always was the bright smile at Steck and at Crestmoor, and at the grocery store, or wherever we saw her. Her love for you both, and for her family of friends and all her "kids" will be remembered for always. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
the Melbergs

April 18, 2013

Debbie was a wonderful woman - great memories from Crestmoor Synchro times - our thoughts are with you. The Gliwa Family

April 17, 2013

I am shocked and saddened to learn of Debbie's death. She was my assistant in Kdg and became my friend. So many fond memories will stay with me.Carrie and Lincoln, I feel I got to know you through all the loving stories your mom shared with me through the years. You were always in her heart as I am sure she will remain in yours. With Love, Jane Diamond

Susan and Chris McHugh

April 17, 2013

Carrie and Lincoln,
Our deepest sympathy and thoughts are with you. Debbie had a beautiful light and smile every time we saw her. She passed that inner light on to you both.

Jean Carstens

April 17, 2013

I will miss Debbie so much. I was very blessed to call her my friend. I can hear her beautiful laugh in my mind. My dtr cared deeply for her. My deepesy sympathies to Carrie and Billy, Lincoln and Kate. Jean Carstens

Anna, Andy, Isabella, Nigel Parker

April 17, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you... Mrs. Anderson, as she was known to our children , was a very caring,special teacher & friend... She meant a lot to our family ... ?

April 17, 2013

Carrie and Lincoln,
we are very sorry to hear about your mother's passing. She was a very sweet person and always seemed to have a smile on her face. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Tim and Jeanne Gilchrist

Gigi

April 17, 2013

I only met Debbie a few years ago but we became fast friends and spent much time together these last 4 years. My children adore her and words can't express how much she will be missed. I will always cherish the time we had. She was a true friend.

K M

April 17, 2013

For a friend and co-worker whose laughter would make me smile to hear it; whose delightful sense of humor could make me chuckle for hours; whose gentleness and kindness would warm the soul. Be at peace and know that your memory will be a blessing to us.

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