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Debbie Morimoto Obituary
March 11, 1962 - February 27, 2023
Merced, California - Debra Alexander Morimoto passed away on February 27, 2023, at the age of 60, after a 5-year battle against cancer. She endured chemotherapy and other treatments for those five years. She would often bring cookies and other goodies for the nurses, doctors and patients. She often exhibited a heart of gold.
Debbie earned her Bachelor's degree at CSU San Bernardino. She received her Master's degree at BYU. She taught geography at Merced Community College for 33 years. During her professorship Debbie met her husband, Gordon Morimoto, and they married in January of 1999. They were married in Livingston, California. In June of 2001, they had their daughter, Julie Morimoto,
In Debbie's teens she was a licensed lifeguard and taught Mommy-n-Me swim lessons including babies 6 months old! She was a girl scout and leader for over 50 years, taking girls around the world, including China, Israel and India.
Debbie was also a dedicated crafter and during her life made thousands of original Christmas cards and ornaments to show her love for her family and friends.
She is survived by her husband, Gordon, and her daughter Julie, as well as her parents Don Alexander and Dyann Williams, her siblings; Dan Alexander, Dixie Lynch and Cherylyn Beasley, as well as many other beloved family members.
Debbie's celebration of life will be held at 6 pm in the pavilion behind the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints at 1080 E. Yosemite Ave. Merced, CA 95340 on Friday, June 16, 2023. The dress code is informal. Please come as you are. All are welcome.
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
Georgia Stolle
December 1, 2023
I'm so sorry to hear of Debbie's passing, I will always cherish my years with her in our Girl Scouts and travels.
Natalie Millhoff
July 21, 2023
My sincere condolences to the family. She was a great teacher
Connie Barrett
June 28, 2023
We have fond memories of Debbie helping Miss Denisa at DSD. We cherish the photos she took at recitals and dance events. There were 1000´s she took! What a legacy! I have many of them in our photo albums of our granddaughters. So sorry to hear of Debbie´s passing. She fought the good fight and will be missed by so many!
Joanie Valkos Schwartz
June 12, 2023
I am so sorry for your family's loss, Gordon. I am a friend of Warren's. I didn't know Debbie, but she sounded like a wonderful, caring, and intelligent lady. I am sending my prayers for comfort & strength for you & your daughter.
Joanie Valkos Schwartz
Linda Roland
June 10, 2023
I will always remember how kind and open she was to all she met. She was an inspiration to me as she remained cheerful and full of life even though she had challenging days. Thanks for sharing Julie with me in Awana and as my student. We enjoyed her hospitality at Julie´s graduation party. She will be alive in our hearts forever.
Linda Roland
Paula Cacho
June 10, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss of such a great woman
Debbie touched so many lives in the very best way with everything she did for others
I am grateful that I got to know her.
It´s been so nice, knowing her and getting to watch, Julie grow up throughout the years.
With all my heart and prayers.
Paula
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