Terri Lynn DeBoever

Terri Lynn DeBoever obituary, Laguna Hills, CA

Terri Lynn DeBoever

Terri DeBoever Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by O'Connor Mortuary - Laguna Hills Chapel & Mortuary on Feb. 9, 2026.
Terri Lynn DeBoever, 69, of Laguna Hills, passed away on January 28, 2026 after a three-year battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her family in her final days at her home of over 30 years.

Terri was born in Anoka, Minnesota to Harold and Julie DeBoever and was the fourth of five girls. She moved to Los Angeles in the early 60's and graduated from Bellarmine Jefferson Catholic High School in 1974.

Terri was a proud mom, devoted and loving grandma and dedicated leader for over 30 years in healthcare administration. She was a free spirit, epitome of a lifelong learner, and loved live music.

Terri was preceded in death by her mother, father, and two sisters, Lori and Lyn (Woody).

She is survived by family including:

Her son, Tyler, and daughter-in-law, Jillian and their two children, Lincoln and Esme; Her daughter, Carly, and partner, Dustin; The father of her children, Gary Snyder; Her loving long term partner, Jimmy; Sisters Pamm and Victoria who reside in Arizona.

Terri's family will have a celebration of life at a later date.

In lieu of flowers please donate to Irvine Animal Care Center in honor of Terri, a place she rescued several of her dogs over the years.

https://cityofirvine.thankyou4caring.org/pages/animal-care-center-donation-form

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