Memories of Debra Yuhas

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Debra Yuhas

Vancouver, WA, USA

October 26, 1952 - April 27, 2021

Oct 26, 1952 - Apr 27, 2021

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Dave Yuhas

Debi Yuhas

Michelle Skundrick

Diane Landenglos

Dave Yuhas

Debi Yuhas

Michelle Skundrick

Diane Landenglos

Dave Yuhas

Debi Yuhas

Michelle Skundrick

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Dana Borders

Michelle and I were thick as thieves for most of high school and at least 15 years afterwards so to me, Debra was Mom #2.....and she called me Daughter #2. :-) Every time I was at the house Debra would give me a big hug and tell me how beautiful I was. She always had time to sit down and chat with me, catch up on my family and what was new in my world......no matter how soon it had been since my last visit. Even after they moved Debra would still send me messages thru Facebook as well as a Christmas Card every year. Debra and Dave really were like 2nd parents to me and I will miss her very much! She was a beautiful person, both inside and out and I am grateful to have known her. I love you mom #2! XOXOXOXOXOXO

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Michelle Skundrick

Thank you for your beautiful words, Dana. She loved you so much! Thank you for your beautiful words, Dana. She loved you so much! Thank you for your beautiful words, Dana. She loved... Read more

Dave Yuhas

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Debbie Hopfauf Leibrant

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Debbie Hopfauf Leibrant

Bonding With Debra
It is summer in Montana. Church family Camp. We are paired with the Yuhas family as our cabin-mates. Although we had attended church together for several months, we did not know each other well. Our kids are enjoying various activities and we are getting to know each other. One afternoon I was walking back to the cabin when I felt a sharp sting under the back of my shorts. Not sure what kind of evil bee that was, but it got me. I had bee stings before with minimal discomfort, so laughed off the attack to my derriere. For awhile anyway. Pretty soon I noticed swelling above and down my leg. It continued and became more and more uncomfortable. I tried ice and baking soda to relieve the pain, but the area continued to swell, and pain increased.
Pretty soon Debra decided the nasty stinger must still be in there and she should be the one to check and remove it. She shooed the kids and husbands out of the cabin and gathered ice, clean cloths and tweezers and said, “turn over. We’re going to get to know each other.”
Then she raised her hand up and intoned, “Lord, guide my hands and let me be friends with this nice lady when we are through.” She poked and prodded a bit and finally found the dratted stinger, which had solidly attached itself to my posterior. She exclaimed, “I found it”! Then as she grabbed the tweezers, she bent down, her face close to mine and said, “we’re bonding aren’t we” and planted a kiss on my forehead. She again raised her hands to the heavens and yelled, “Oh Lord, thank you for success!” And, thus, forty years of precious friendship commenced. Then she said, “we will just keep this little surgical experience to ourselves.”
Of course neither of us knew that her two boys and my oldest ran down to the campfire yelling, “Pastor Doug, we need to pray for Mrs. Hopfauf’s butt!” So much for keeping it to ourselves!
Our friendship began in Montana and continued in Washington where we lived not far from each other. Our families spent precious times together. Debra’s faith, care for people, joy in the Lord and giving spirit has made a difference in my life. Thank you, my dear friend. You walked with grace. Now you KNOW—what it is to walk by His side, to dance in His Presence and are surrounded by His Glory. As the song says, I can only imagine.

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Hazel Yuhas

I love the way Debra could smile easily and laugh well. A sign of genuine humility is to be able to laugh at oneself. She could, and did. Now, the teens & adults in the Yuhas family she married into range in height from 5’10” to 6’5. I recall the twinkle in her eye as she told me, having been to a family function in California, Some of the relatives didn’t know who the “tall brunette” was. She delighted to tell me she was tall. Part of what made the laughter in this story....is that, in her stocking feet, she took a firm hold of my refrigerator door and as she meant to open the door with grand gesture, instead she body slammed the front of the fridge. She laughed hard and well as she just knew she was tall enough and strong enough to open a refrigerator, stocking feet and all.
I can see her laughing now with a tear in her eye as she sees, from above, every accomplishment, big or small, that each one of us....adults, kids, grandkids, nieces and nephews, friends and all make. Debra knows joy!!!

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Bridget Korpi

Some of my favorite memories from my childhood are summer vacations when we would head to Edmonds for a family trip and we got to go swimming in Uncle David and Aunty Debra’s pool. We also had a lot of good time talking and laughing with them around the table on their deck. Aunty Debra’s smile and laughter was always contagious. No matter what was going on with her her voice always held a cool calm tone. She always found something to smile or laugh at. Aunty Debra had a joyous spirit and obviously loved the Lord with all of her heart.
A particular story that has always touch my heart was when Aunty Debra said I won her heart. I was just a baby and she was babysitting me. She had decided to give me a bath. Aunty Debra said I gave her quite the fright when I just bent over and put my face right in the water, but I came up with the wash cloth in my mouth and a huge smile on my face looking right at her. She said it was the cutest moment and I won her heart right then and there.
Aunty Debra found a way to always make you feel special and loved, she truly held moments with her family near to her heart. She will be greatly missed, I so look forward to seeing her in glory!

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Dana Borders

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Josh Yuhas

Posting for Grandpa, this video is a perfect example of my Grammy’s heart and her personality.

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Debbie DeMers

I am rejoicing as she sits at the right hand of the King! But in my selfish heart, it is hard to know I will never have another message from her. Kind and compassionate to everyone, what an example of Christlike care! We shared many laughs, prayed together and entrusted our young children to each other. Honored to have called her my friend!

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Josh Yuhas

Debra L. Seaver

Debra Yuhas was a gift who came into my adult life when we moved in 2004 to Daley Street, Edmonds WA...
introduced by a mutual friend, I was amazed at how quickly we connected! And when we compared our histories, well that sealed the friendship for sure! Our Mom’s were both German & both collected hankies. We both knew the same language of Kuchen, nipfla and strudel! Debra’s childhood dentist is my cousin...
it was no coincidence! We knew God had given us to each other!
Debra brought God’s light everywhere she stepped! My life has been enriched by her friendship! And although this earth feels forlorn without her, I know this is just a pause and that someday when Jesus comes we will once again be with our precious Debra! ♥️

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Shelly Garofalo

I have know Debra for about 18 years. She has become one of my very best friends, and I can’t believe she is no longer with us. Heaven just gained an Angel as we have lost the most beautiful spirit who has given love and grace to everyone she meets. She is deeply missed!

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Benjamin Gabriel

She gave me so many great memories as a child! I wish I could have been closer to her as an Adult I will always cherish those memories. Rest well Aunt Debra see you on the other side! Love you

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