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Debbie Burden Obituary
Memorial service: 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, at First Christian Church, 910 S. Collins, Arlington. Visitation: afterwards in the church parlor.
Memorials: Irving Schools Foundation, 2621 W. Airport Freeway, Irving, Texas 75062; American Diabetes Association, 4423 W. Airport Freeway, Irving, Texas 75062; or American Hospice, 1636 N. Hampton Road, Suite 220, DeSoto, Texas 75115.
Debbie was born Oct. 22, 1949, in Houston to James and Esmerelda Martin. She graduated from the University of Houston with a degree in education and retired from the Irving ISD. Music was one of Debbie's great loves, and she was an accomplished pianist. She and her husband, Craig, were active members of First Christian Church of Arlington, where they had sung in the choir.
Debbie's passion for life was unparalleled, and she will truly be missed by all who loved her.
Survivors: Husband, Craig; parents, James and Esmerelda Martin; daughter and husband, Julie and Kevin Pimm; brother and sister-in-law, Kenny and Kathy Martin; sister and brother-in-law, Janie and Don Lewis; grandchildren, Courtney and Allison Pimm; one niece; and six nephews.
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Ty and Sharon Morris
April 24, 2005
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Joan Lundholm
April 24, 2005
Craig,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Frances Franklin McGovern
April 23, 2005
I have fond memories of Debbie. My prayers are with you at this time.
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