Debra Dornbush

Debra Dornbush obituary, Grass Valley, CA

Debra Dornbush

Debra Dornbush Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 28, 2024.
Debra was a force of nature, overflowing with caring, generosity, and tremendous spunk and energy. She loved real Christmas trees and singing carols. She loved being in her garden and making s'mores with her family. She loved hugs, chocolate, dogs, home renovations, and dancing. She cherished her home in the forest, and always made it a welcoming, cozy place for all of her guests.

Debra was married for 41 years. She raised four children and she was endlessly, unabashedly proud of them. She was also Mana and Nana to her five grandchildren, whom she doted on and deeply adored.

In her own written words, "I am so fortunate to have such a full life and my family gave that to me. Thank you."

She will have a celebration of life in October.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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Gae Seal

August 29, 2024

Bringing her children to Trinity Church in Nevada City. I think our youngest begged to go home with her youngest child and they became bffs forever

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