Debra Jean POCKERT

POCKERT, Debra Jean (Age 46) Debra was born February 15, 1968 to Worthy J. Kubon and Sal Vacant in Harvey, IL, and on February 3, 2015 she went home to the Lord. Her final moments were spent in the arms of her oldest daughter surrounded by her family. Debra, at a young age, developed her love for music and would perform for friends and family. When she was a teenager her family moved to Lancaster, CA where she would get the opportunity to perform her music in various clubs. Debra married her first husband Joseph Looper and they had two beautiful daughters and one handsome son. After her marriage ended Debra moved to Portland, OR where she met John Pockert whom she married and they moved to Spokane, WA and bought a home and raised their combined family (he had a daughter of his own). Debra attended college at S.C.C where she received her AA and graduated at the top of her class as valedictorian in the criminal justice class receiving her law enforcement certification. When her kids got older her second marriage ended. Debra formed a career helping elderly and disabled people. She was a part of various fundraisers and organizations that raised money for the elderly, disabled and homeless people in Spokane, WA. Debra has touched so many lives and will be deeply missed by so many. She was an amazing grandmother, mother, daughter, sister and friend. Debra comes from a large family. She is survived by daughters Melissa L. Looper, Jessica J. Looper, Sacha P. Pockert and her son John J.Looper; her grandchildren Amaiyah N. Looper, Alijah P. Looper, Aakiylah J. Looper, Casey E. Hulman, Jordan J. Looper, Gavin B. Looper, Madison L. Krul,and Carter Tuck; stepfather John S. Kubon; brothers Robert J. (Mary) Hanrahan, Richard P. Hanrahan, David M. Vacary, Stanley J. (Christine) Kubon; sisters Mary E. Starostka, and Ruth C. (John) Pockert; and various nieces and nephews who will all miss her dearly. A celebration of her life will be held Sunday, February 22, 2015 at 2:00pm at Heritage Funeral Home.