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DEBRA OPENSHAW Obituary

Debra Fitzgerald Openshaw "Debi Lu" Debi, our loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away suddenly on May 14, 2010. Debi was born to Paul and Betty Fitzgerald on October 20, 1955. Debi married Gordon Blake Openshaw on April 17, 1982. Debi's greatest joys in life were being a great wife and a doting mother to her boys Avery and Blake. She was loving, giving, and very strong willed. She was an accomplished seamstress and master craftswoman. She loved the great outdoors and all of God's creatures. Many adventures were shared horseback riding, river running, and four wheeling with family and friends. Debi is survived by her husband Gordon Blake Openshaw; father, Paul Fitzgerald; sons Avery (Brandi) and Blake (Christine) Openshaw; grandchildren, Katie, Casey, Gabe, Karley and Cole. She is also survived by sisters and brothers, Sandra Calder, Paula (Rulon) Harper, Micheal (Lori) Fitzgerald, Danny (Pat) Fitzgerald, Becky (Dennis) Sharp, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Debi was preceded in death by her mother Betty. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. at Cottonwood Memorial Mortuary, 4670 S. Highland Drive. A viewing will be held on Monday, May 17, 2010 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. as well as one hour prior to services. Interment will be at the Holladay Memorial Park.

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune on May 16, 2010.

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Larry Harward

May 24, 2010

Gordy, i just heard about this today. I hope you know I'me always here for you if you need a friend.

Mindy Redmond-Haws

May 23, 2010

Paula and Family, I am so sorry to hear of Debi's passing - My thoughts and prayers are with you.

mike & cindy goff

May 19, 2010

Blake and Avery so sorry to hear of debi

Mike & Karen Mayfield

May 18, 2010

Dear Paula and Family:
So sorry to hear of the loss of your sister. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.

May 18, 2010

Avery and Brandi,
I am so sorry to hear about your mom. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Love Nickie

Audrey Lewis

May 18, 2010

Blake and Family,

My heartfelt condolences to you and all the Fitzgeralds. Debi was always a good friend and there are so many pictures and fond memories I have of her. She will always be in my heart as I loved the wonderful person she was and my life is better for knowing her.

May 18, 2010

Paula, You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sandra & Travis Welch, Cut & Shoot, Texas

Kelly & Marsha Benson

May 17, 2010

Dear Blake, Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you. We just found out about your wife's passing this evening, and we are so sorry. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. It's been so long since we've seen you, your parents, and sisters. We express our love to all of you at this difficult time. Kelly & Marsha Benson

Danielle (Greeks Daughter) Lingwall

May 17, 2010

Blake and Family i am in total shock right now as i read about Debbie i cant grasp my thoughts around losing Debbie!!! she was a second mom to me when i would come hang out with you guys and Avery, i cant not express how sorry i am for you to lose such an AMAZING WOMAN.. my heart breaks for you right now and your family... your in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.. love you guys always... and Debbie we will miss you OH so much!!! love you and watch over every one!!! we will miss you

Amy Kemp Bennett

May 17, 2010

Blake and Family,

The world has lost an amazing smile and a wonderful laugh. Debi could always make you laugh, even when the subject was serious. Her love for her family was amazing and she talked about each of you so lovingly. You could always see her eyes always lite up when she talked about her grand babies. I will miss running into her and our long talks. My prayers are with each of you.

Kallie Bennion

May 17, 2010

Uncle Blake, Av, Brandie, Jr. I am sooooo very sorry. She was a great woman and a big influnance in my life. I have so many fond memories of her. She will be missed greatly. From her Cindy lou Who.

Vicki-Greek Kulkus

May 17, 2010

Dear Blake, Avery JR and family.
I'm in SHOCK to read about Debi(Fitz).
It's 2:30am Utah time, and 12:30am here in Alaska.
I am so sorry. I am at loss for words. She was the sister I never had, and a best friend forever.

She was always there when you needed her. She'd give you the shirt off her back if you needed it and asked for nothing in return..

We had a lot of fun back in the days. From the Lake Powell trips, Flagging, and being a part of her life as she was raising Avery, and when she met you....


Dear, Paul(Dad), Paula & Rulon, Sandra, Becky, Danny, Mike and family.

Again, I am so sorry to read the passing of Debi.

She would tell me the story's about growing up with all of you.
We were the best of friends, and you adopted me as the other daughter/sister into the family.

My thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow.

May she be greeted by those who have gone before us, and await for us to follow..

Godspeed Fitz. See ya when I get there...
Love and Really Going to MISS YA! Vicki - (Greek)

Todd & Penney Johnson

May 16, 2010

Avery and Family,

Thank you for letting us be a part of your lives and making us feel like family. Debbi was a wonderful person and she will be missed. We love you guys, our hearts go out for you

May 16, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Dennis and Lynda

Trisha Deveraux

May 16, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Sherrie Andrus

May 16, 2010

Dear Blake and Family,
I just received the news about Debi and words are hard to find. Debi was my right arme when we worked at Costco. She was a delight and an amazingly strong woman. My heart weeps with you.
May Gods presence surround you
Sincerely
Sherrie

Ed Hamlin

May 16, 2010

My god bless your family in this time of sorrow. Sharp Family

Teresa Bledsoe

May 16, 2010

Paula, I am so very sorry for your loss. I know you will miss Debi a lot. You are a wonderful sister. Love, Teresa

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