Deborah Helen Knecht

Born in Los Angeles California on September 19, 1953. The daughter of the late James and Helen Deacon.

Mother of three children whom she loved dearly.

In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by her brother Jim Deacon and her beloved aunt Kathy Dowd.

She is survived by her children Shelley and Peter Meller, Matt and Shaina Knecht, and Sarah and Kenny Riveness. She is also survived by her brother Bob Deacon and his wife Lisa Deacon. Also, her beloved grandchildren Ava and Deacon Meller and many beloved nieces and nephews.

She was born in California, Debbie moved to Chehalis in 1966 when she was 13 years old. Debbie graduated from W F West in 1971, she went on to study at Centralia College. She then worked for Lewis County Public Works. Debbie loved her job because it allowed her to be outdoors and meet a lot of good, like-minded members of the community. She retired from Lewis County Public Works in 2015.

Debbie was a believer and had a strong faith and love for God. She was a deacon for many years at Westminster Presbyterian church.

More than anything Debbie loved her family and was filled with joy at every get together and celebration where her family was gathered. She also loved her Dogs and treated them as family members.

There will be a viewing open to the public on Tuesday the 9th of November between 12-4pm.

Debbie will be buried at her family plot at Claquato Cemetery at a private ceremony for family. In lieu of flowers please donate to PKD research. https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://support.pkdcure.org/give/319374/*!/donation/checkout__;Iw!!PUAtEBz4obiNUzU!cLufkGAOFWGfFtFpzV2cFywDa5clvieWaFKMOFnUqRf1N_O_ZNQPi1kEoHrF_yLyQ8XV-hVwDiU$