Deborah Ann (Dwyer) Andrews |
| Posted 2023-10-26 by Pat R |
| Wickenburg Sun (Wickenburg, Arizona) Wednesday, September 20, 2023, p. A-5 Our beautiful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Deborah "Debbie" Ann Andrews (Dwyer) of Wickenburg passed away peacefully on Sept. 8, 2023, at the age of 74, surrounded by family. Debbie was born on July 4, 1949, in Boulder, Colorado, to Edward and Evelyn Dwyer. Debbie is survived by her husband Richard Andrews; daughter Dulcie (Wade) Willis of Fort Collins, Colorado; son Jeremy Andrews (Alice Englehardt) of Portland, Oregon; daughter Jennifer (Jim) Fitzgerald; and granddaughter Hazel Fitzgerald of Gunnison, Colorado; sister Becky Meinhard of Palm Desert, California; brother Joe Dwyer of Sacramento; and nephew Michael Yanez of Chesapeake, Virginia. Debbie is preceded in death by her parents and brother Rick Dwyer of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Known for her tender loving heart, compassion and generosity, Debbie had a loving kindness and optimism that was infectious to everyone who met her. Her deep faith in the power of love to heal was ever present and remains in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. Debbie grew up in New Mexico where her father taught grade school on the Navajo Reservation and in Albuquerque. Debbie met the love of her life at Mesa Junior College (Mesa State University) in Grand Junction, Colorado in 1967. They married in 1972 and raised their three children in Clifton, Colorado, on what became a tomato farm with a highly regarded vegetable stand. Debbie's life passions were her family, nature and travel. Debbie and Rich loved camping in the southwest and could affectionately be referred to as "desert rats," with favorite moments traveling on the open road, gathering stones, boating Lake Powell, stargazing, and any chance to spend time with granddaughter Hazel Fitzgerald. Debbie found beauty in all of nature, which is reflected by a profound collection of unique stones, crystals, plants and flowers. Debbie and Rich began wintering in Gila Bend, Arizona, in 2008. Then, in 2015, they moved to the home of their dreams in Wickenburg as year-round residents. The family will be having a private celebration of life at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Wild at Heart Raptor Rescue, as Debbie always believed her spirit flew with the eagles. Arrangements will be handled through David's Desert Chapel. |
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