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Debra Ann DeSpain Earl
1954 - 2025
Debbie (Despain) Earl passed unexpectedly in Salt Lake City, UT in the early hours of January 2nd, 2025. Debbie fought fierce and hard to hold onto the life and family she loved so much.
Debbie was a loving wife, devoted mother/grandmother, a trusted friend, a career woman and an amazing homemaker, baker and seamstress.
Whether she was playing with her grandkids, pretending to be Greg when she’d answer his phone, riding bikes in Hawaii or hosting Christmas Day, Debbie loved life, and it always showed.
Debbie loved playing at Disneyland, going on long beautiful drives, watching “cheesy” hallmark movies, listening to music and spending time with her husband and best friend Greg, her kids, and especially her grandkids.
Thank you for being the best wife/mom/friend anyone could ask for. We will miss you beyond measure.
Debbie is survived by:
• Gregory Earl her husband of 45 years
And her kids:
• Kristen Earl
• Adrienne Earl Hernandez
• Shannon Earl Uppaluri
• Elijah Earl
She is now reunited with her mother, Fern Despain, and her sisters, Ladean Hunter and Peggy Mecham.