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Debra EVENOFF Obituary
Debbie was born on August 3, 1960, in Spokane, WA. She attended Linwood Elementary and graduated from North Central High School, where she met her high school sweetheart, Mike Evenoff. They have been happily married for almost 43 years.
After high school, Debbie started working for Paine Hamblen as a receptionist and then quickly moved to Lukins Annis Attorney's, where she worked as a paralegal secretary for 32 years. She was a hard and dedicated worker and was one of the most efficient and reliable people.
Debbie and Mike lived in Spokane, WA, and enjoyed much of their time on the Pend Oreille River at their cabin. Debbie was most happy when on the river in their boat, and spending time with her grandson, Makai. She loved taking care of her dogs (Tarra, Riley, Dozer, and Rocko), planting flowers around her home, and snorkeling in Hawaii, which was her favorite vacation spot. She is survived by her loving husband and babe, Mike Evenoff; daughter, Kaila Evenoff (Anthony Wallace); mother, Helen Bechtold; mother-in-law, Shirley Evenoff; sister, Cheryl Peone; brother, Rick Tobias (Cyndi Tobias), sister, Becky Stone; grandson, Makai Wallace; sister-in-law, Jenny Schuetzle; brother-in-law, Mark Schuetzle; and several aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, and cousins. Debbie was a loyal daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. All that knew her, loved her. She had such a genuine and kind heart and will be greatly missed. A memorial service will be held on March 17th at 1:00 PM at Sunset Chapel, 5200 W. Wellesley Ave.
In lieu of flowers, we ask that you make a memorial contribution in Debbie's name to the Rheumatoid Arthritis Foundation.
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Yvonne Cardiel
March 30, 2023
Mike and Kaila,
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Debbie at Lukins & Annis a few years back. She was so kind and sweet. A joy to work with. Keeping all of you in my prayers.
Stacy Beal
March 15, 2023
We lost a great friend/mother/anut/sister, but the heavens gained a angle. I hope your wings are as big as your sweet soul is. Debbie I will forever miss you. And our buddy Rocko.
Patrick K Shine
March 14, 2023
Our sincere condolences to Mike and Kaila and the rest of the Evenoff family. I was shocked to hear of Debbie's sudden death. I worked with Debbie for many years at Lukins and Annis law firm. She will be missed.
Tammy Johnson
March 12, 2023
Mike and Kaila,
I am so sorry for your loss. Our world lost a great lady, but heaven gained such a beautiful angel. I worked with Deb for 18 years at Lukins and Annis. She became a wonderful friend. She had the most beautiful eyes and smile. Deb adored her husband, Mike, and Kaila was the light of her life. As much as she loved being Kaila's Mom, there words to explain how much she loved being a Grandma. As we raised our children together at L&A, I wish we all could have shared how much we loved being Grandma's to our grandbabies with each other. Mike and Kaila, our thoughts and prayers are with you as well as your family.
Dale and Kathi Harding
March 7, 2023
Dale and I have no words. Sorry seems so inadequate. Deb's passing is profound loss to all that knew her and loved her.
Rob Neate
March 3, 2023
Debbie was one of the first people I met at Paine Hamblen, and she greeted us with a smile every day! She's one of the nicest people I knew. I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
DeDee Briceno
March 1, 2023
I had the honor of not only working with Debbie at Lukins and Annis, but developing a great friendship with her and staying in touch over the years. Debbie was such a wonderful person who had a beautiful heart. My heart goes out to her family, I am so sorry for your loss.
Kristy L Bergland
March 1, 2023
I had the privilege of working with Debbie for many years at Lukins & Annis. She was such a wonderful person and friend. She always had a smile and something nice to say. I remember her sharing pictures of Kaila with us. I am so sorry for your loss.
Kevin Ford
March 1, 2023
to you and yours, Kevin Ford and family
Penny Lamb
March 1, 2023
Mike and Kaila: I am so sorry to hear about Deb. She was such a great person. She actually trained me when I started at Lukins & Annis. The first day I met her, I was struck how beautiful and kind she was. She had the most beautiful big brown eyes. I'll never forget how she hosted my baby shower for my first baby Alex when you guys lived out in Indian Trail. I was hoping now that I just retired and she was no longer working that we could re-connect out here at our cabins. Even though we were neighbors, we hardly ever got to see each other because we all worked so hard trying to keep up with two places, and in the summer, I know we all had company so it's hard to leave. I am so bummed for everyone who knew and loved her, including myself. I hope all your great memories of Deb will bring you some comfort. Take care.
Penny Lamb
Janet MacFarlane
March 1, 2023
Mike and Kaila - I am so very saddened by Debbie´s passing and for your loss. I have known Debbie since she started working at L&A and she was one of the sweetest ladies I have had the privilege of calling a friend. I remember when she first brought Kaila to the office and how overjoyed she was to be a mom. And how she kept us updated on her trips to Hawaii with Mike and on your work at the cabin. She truly was a sweet soul.
Jennifer Darby
March 1, 2023
Aunt Debbie was the sweetest! Her laugh was seriously so sweet and a bit devilish at the same time. She will be missed as much as she was loved. Fly high auntie xoxo
Chuck Van Marter
March 1, 2023
Debbie was truly a wonderful person and asset to Lukins & Annis. She also became a friend. Our world has lost a good one.
Julie Heath (Wickwire, Ramsey)
March 1, 2023
I loved Deb. She and I started at Paine Hamblen and were "workout buddies" after work (we had to make each other go). She adopted Kaila around the same time I had my first daughter, Whitney, and we figured out how to be moms together. Sadly, I only saw her a few times in the past few years (lunch once or twice). My heart goes out to her family - especially Mike and Kaila - as the world has lost a beautiful and great lady, wonderful friend, and all around great person.
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