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Deborah Lee Schlink, 65 years old, passed away Saturday 2/11/17 at Surprise Hospice of the Valley, with family at her side. She was born to Bobby and Marie Pickering on August 30, 1951, in Phoenix, Arizona.
Debbie graduated from Washington High School in June of 1969, and took classes at Glendale Community College. She worked for Lucky Stores of Phoenix for 10 years, Kroger Stores in Phoenix at the corporate offices for 5 years. She also worked for Nevada Title in Las Vegas for 5 years, the Deer Valley School District as an Administration Assistant for 4 years, and the Casa Grande School District for 2 years. Recently, she volunteered on several occasions with Helping Hands for Single Moms.
Debbie is survived by her husband Marshall of 43 years, mother Marie Pickering Brewster, brothers Art and Beecher Pickering, and sister Cindy Apodaca. Two Daughters Amy Razum, Carrie Elliott, five grandchildren Brittany Jackson, Ashley Elliott, Megan Elliott, Ryan Elliott, Nathan Elliott, and two great grandchildren Ellie Jo, and Adilyn. She was proceeded in death by her father Bobby, and brother George Pickering.
Services for Debbie will be at A.L. Moore Grimshaw Mortuary on Friday February 17, 2017 at 11:00 AM, 710 W. Bethany Home Road, Phoenix, Arizona.
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Rick A. Coffman
I met Debbie in 1973 through my husband Rick Coffman. We became instant friends. Four years later, she and Marshall were in our wedding. Debbie was quick witted and very funny. She LOVED to laugh. This served us well over the years in regards to observations we made about our spouses and everyday life. Over the years, it always gets a laugh when the story of Ricks crush on her during high school is told. Ask Rick about the letter sweater incident.
After relocating several times over the years, Debbie and M finally returned to AZ. We picked up where we left off.
Debbie was very creative. She was really good at writing, cooking & baking, home decorating, crafts and she had the gift to gab! She was always so helpful and generous with her time and talents. She was a huge ASU football fan. She also enjoyed watching the Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies. Besides being a big sports fan, Debbie was an even bigger fan of her daughters and especially her grandchildren.
Debbie had her share of health issues over the years. The worst was the one that took her from us. She contracted CJD. In less than a month, she was gone.
Although I didn't attend Washington High School, I have attended every reunion. This year will be the first without my friend, Debbie. She will be missed.
With Love,
Cheryl Coffman
Debra D. "Debbie" Corn (Downing)
What a beautiful tribute, Cheryl!