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Debra Ashley Obituary

March 14, 1956 - April 1, 2014 Debra was born on March 14, 1956 in Spokane, WA, to her parents John & Donna Davis. She had two brothers, Clint & Dan and sister, Colleen. She married Charles Ashley, and had a son, Justin Ashley, who married Kim Ries, and a daughter, Summer Ashley. Justin and Kim then blessed Debra with two grandchildren, Everett & Savannah Ashley. She graduated from WSU with her Master's in Audiology and worked for Palo Alto Medical Foundation as Director of Audiology. She had a double lung transplant 4/1/11 due to a rare genetic disease called Alpha-1. Debra became ill suddenly and after a brief battle with complications due to her disease she passed away quietly in the presence of her loving daughter Summer on 4/1/14. Debra's family and friends are grieving her passing and will miss her so much. Service is at Spokane Memorial Garden on 4/19/14 at 2:00 p.m. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Red Lion at the Park on 303 N. River Dr. Spokane, WA. from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

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Published by Spokesman-Review on Apr. 13, 2014.

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Judy Vajta

April 17, 2014

Debra was truly a lady in every way, she was a dear and true friend and a delight to work with. I will miss her.

Cathy Newman

April 15, 2014

My heart is grieved and saddened over the loss of your beautiful daughter, sister and Mother, Debra. The world would be a better place if there were more like her. She was a dear and never forgotten friend, colleague and my first mentor and encourager. Debra touched the lives of so many with her gentle and caring manner. Her contributions and dedication to the hearing impaired population, audiology community, students and institutions she implemented programs at is among the greatest in our field. Although my heart is saddened that I will not have the opportunity to ever see her again, I will forever remember her beauty, her smile, her laugh and am comforted to know that I will see her again with our Lord. Cathy Newman

Sally Pesco

April 15, 2014

I will miss the sound of her laugh! I will also miss the quiet moments within conversation. Gracful musing Debra.

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2:00 p.m.

Spokane Memorial Gardens

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Celebration of Life

3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Red Lion at the Park

303 N. River Dr. , Spokane, CA

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