Deborah Lynn Thomas

On December 24, 2005, Deborah L. Thomas lost her battle with lung cancer at the Hospice House in Bend.

Deborah L. Thomas was born in Portland, Oregon, to Joan and Gary Bechdol.

Deborah received her Dental Assistant Degree early on in life. She worked as waitress and bartender at many different places throughout Washington and Oregon but her life and love was here in Sisters. She loved spending time with her many friends.

She also had a green thumb for plants and could grow anything. She spent a lot of time not only creating ideas for craft work but also teaching and guiding her friends through life, giving good advice and being a wonderful friend along the way.

Deborah loved to travel, taking photographs of Canada, Mexico and various places throughout the United States. She had a love for fishing, collecting rocks, especially those shaped like hearts, and spent much of her time outdoors.

Deborah will be missed by her family and her friends. She touched many people during her life and will remain in all of our hearts and memories.

She is survived by her mother Joan Bechdol of Southwest Washington; several brothers and sisters; son Joshua Brandon, 25 of Portland and daughters Angela Garvelle, 17, and Sarah Garvelle, 13, both of Bend.

There will be a memorial service at 10 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints located at 68885 Trinity Way in Sisters.