1956 ~ BLANCHARD ~ 2013
Posted: September 27th, 2013
Debra Dawn Blanchard of Medicine Hat passed away peacefully on September 25th, 2013 at the age of 56 years surrounded by her family. She is survived by her true love, her best friend, Wayne Blanchard; her children, Tasha (Luis) Barata, Billie Blanchard, and Mitch (Stephanie) Blanchard; and her grandchildren that she loved with all her heart, Emily, Hannah, Katie, Tiago, Sophie, and Nico. Debra leaves to cherish her memory her mother, Barbara Moore; her brothers and sisters, nephews and nieces, and a countless number of friends. Debra was predeceased by her father, Ray Moore on May 15th, 2006. Debra was born on January 30th, 1956 in Reston, Manitoba to Barbara and Raymond Moore. She met Wayne in 1974 and he swept her off her feet and they were married on December 14th, 1974. Soon after they started their family and in 1976 they relocated to Medicine Hat where they raised their family. Debra was so proud of her children and her grandchildren. She took every moment she could to tell everyone about them. Her family was her life. We welcome you to come and Celebrate the Life of Debra, wife, mother, and grandmother at Echo Dale Park Banquet Facility on Saturday, September 28th, 2013 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Refreshments and lunch will be served. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the National Sarcoidosis Organization, “http://www.nationalsarcoidosisorganization.com. Condolences may be sent through www.saamis.com or www.gonebutnotforgotten.ca or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Debra Blanchard. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATORIUM, “The Chapel in the Park”, locally owned and directed. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone (403)528-2599
Wayne our thoughts and prays are with you and your family. I remember the first time we met Deb at Stein’s Mums, you came in the evening and we played cards well into the night.She was such a lovely person so kind and made everyone feel special. You have so many great memories.
To the Blanchard Family,
We at Alberta Physical Therapy Clinics would like to extend our sympathy to you at this time of Debra’s passing. It is hard to lose someone that you have held so dear and who spoke so lovingly of you all.
Condolences,
Deb MacLeod and Staff
Alberta Physical Therapy Clinics
Please accept our most sincere condolences. John 3:16 holds out promise of everlasting life, an eternity with loved ones never having to part. May this sure hope comfort you through this difficult time.
Dawn.
Wayne and family…So sorry to hear about your loss – our thoughts are with you. Please take care of yourself and hope to run into you in future…
from Ron & Shelley