Debra Lea Harbin

Debra Lea Harbin (Christianson), 60, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2025 at Holy Family Hospital in Spokane, Washington due to complications from her ongoing battle with cancer. Her husband Matt was by her side as she left this world.

Debbie, as she was known, was active in her community through the Addy Grange and Washington State 4-H programs. She spent her life mentoring youth and teaching lifelong leadership skills for almost 3 decades. Debbie loved being with her family and spending time with her horses. Once the weather turned nice, Debbie could be found participating in local trail ride competitions with her friends. For the last 20 years, during the summer she could be found at the local fairs, cheering on her children, leading youth, and eventually serving as horse superintendent at the NEWA Fair in Colville.

Debbie was born in Auburn, WA to Donald & Alice Christianson on February 5, 1965. She was a loving and devoted, wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a strong woman who was passionate about being involved in her community. She held numerous jobs throughout her life serving her community through civic service. She worked for county law enforcement in King County, WA; Cochise County, AZ; and Stevens County, WA. Debbie was a natural leader who wanted to make the world a better place.

Debbie was preceded in death by her parents, Don & Alice Christianson. She is survived by her sister Kara (Joe) Davies and niece Katie of Leavenworth, WA; her husband Matt Harbin, Addy, WA; her daughter Kristina (Gus) and granddaughters Alexandra, Kamryn, & Navianna of Minot, ND; her daughter Heather (Marty) and grandchildren Ricky, Marley, & Rayland of Monroe, WA; and her son Matthew Harbin, Addy.

A celebration of life will be held for Debbie on August 2, 2025 at the NEWA fair ground in Colville, WA. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to local Pomona Granges, to support the programs Debbie so deeply believed in.