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“Its been 2 years....and I miss you like CRAZY!! Mom I wish you were still here and not suffering from ALS. I know heaven has a beautiful angel and...Read More »
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1 of 12 | Posted by: Paulette - Carmichael, CA
“My husband, John and our three month old son, David, lived in the same apartment complex as your mom in Hayward on Gading Road in 1969. She had a...Read More »
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2 of 12 | Posted by: Claudia Chamberlain - Idaho Falls, ID
“My husband, John and our three month old son, David, lived in the same apartment complex as your mom in Hayward on Gading Road in 1969. She had a...Read More »
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3 of 12 | Posted by: Claudia Chamberlain - Idaho Falls, ID
“I am so sorry to hear about Debbie's passing. What a wonderful and giving person she was. When my brothers, husband, children and I would come every...Read More »
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4 of 12 | Posted by: Linda Marchus - Lincoln, CA
“Hi girls,
I'm saddened to hear about your mom's passing. I had been meaning to see your mom for sometime during one of my occasional visits to...Read More »
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5 of 12 | Posted by: Mike Perkins - Salt Lake City, UT
“Mom i love you and miss you so much i remember coming down there every year and you would always have cookies made and always treated as if we were...Read More »
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6 of 12 | Posted by: alysha sevier - btown , WA
“I only had the chance to know Debbie for a very short time, but what a wonderful time it was. This woman was the picture of kindness and warmth. The...Read More »
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7 of 12 | Posted by: Ithryn Luin - Carmichael, CA
“We love you & miss you Debbie!! We will cherish all the memories we have with you forever! RIP you are in a better place now! Paulette, Nicole,...Read More »
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8 of 12 | Posted by: Sharrae Sevier - Bremerton, WA
“Mom you were the best mother EVER!!!
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9 of 12 | Posted by: Paulette Sevier - Daughter
“Paulette: I am so sorry for the loss of you Mom. I know how much my Mom mean to me and I am still lucky enough to have her. You are in my prayers....Read More »
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10 of 12 | Posted by: Amy Weston - CA
“Debbie will always have a special place in my heart and in my life! With all my love Debbie, I will miss you!
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11 of 12 | Posted by: Danae Chisholm Carpenter - Tracy, CA
“I love you mommy!!! RIP and no more suffering!!! You will be in my heart forever!
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12 of 12 | Posted by: Paulette Sevier - C armichael, CA
Our beautiful mother, Debbie Jean Sevier (Oldham) was born on July 11, 1940, 3 months premature. She was so small she could fit into a cigar box! She struggled to survive and survive she did! Early in life it was just her and her mother living back east. Around the age of 7 she moved to CA with her mom, where her mother met a man who had a step-father named Melvin Skovmand. After hardship of Melvin loosing his wife, Debbie loosing her mother, and Melvin loosing his step-son, Melvin decided to raise Debbie. The cutest part of this story, it was not until Melvin was in his 80's when he officially adopted his little girl Debbie!
She married James Sevier and had 3 daughters, Michelle, Nicole, and Paulette. Jim and Debbie divorced when the kids where little, but they had a good friendship even after wards. She became a 3 time Grandmother to Melanie, Morgan, and Madison. She loved her grandchildren and her life will be carried on through them.
Our mother worked for Eden Hospital for 28 years!!! The first 8 years on the 5th floor and her last 20 years in ICU. She loved her work and loved all her coworkers. She was always smiling and laughing and giving a piece of her heart to everyone she met.
About 2 years ago mom started having problems walking. We thought it was her back (she had injured it at home). But after extensive doctor visits, they concluded she had ALS. Mom fought those 2 years and always kept faith that she would get better.
On May 23, 2010 at 4:45pm, she took her last breath with her daughters holding her hand, and in the ICU unit where she worked those 20 years. She was surrounded by love and still has more love than any person I ever met.
She will be greatly missed by all but will live in our hearts and memories forever.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Debbie's name to ALS Research.
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