I am so sorry for the loss of this beloved soul and my sincerest condolences go out to Justin Borden and his family. 

I have known Justin since he was 18+, some 20 years, and his Mother hath raised an upstanding, thoughtful, caring and courageous son. 
My deepest sympathies for the loss to all of those affected. 
May God's healing, guidance and Grace be with you.

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I have so many more interesting and heartwarming memories of my mom, but I will keep those special for me and allow others to share their own in the moments to come. I'll just close by sharing one last story that took place between my wife Eileen and our precious daughter Felicia Rose, who Lord knows, truly would have been the light of my mother's life if she were alive today.  This past week I visited the care givers at the residence where Mom spent her final days. Eileen and Felicia went off to play in a small field while I thanked everyone. A few minutes later, Eileen came back smiling with tears welling up in her eyes. She leaned over and softly told me that a beautiful little butterfly had just been dancing around Felicia Rose's face. Monarchs in Austin are rare this time of year. Eileen and I both looked at each other, unsuccessfully fighting back a torrent of tears, and acknowledged without words, that it was my mother finally getting to meet her new baby girl. 

Thank you all for the friendship and love you have shown my mother over the years and for coming out to honor her life here today. May her memory be eternal in each of our own lives. I love you mommy. 


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Some of my fondest memories of Mom were the times we spent lying in bed watching television, sometimes with Dad and Ashley, but often times just us two, especially later on in life. Even as a young man coming home from college, my father would say, "you need to go upstairs and lie next to your Mom before she goes to sleep", and I would gladly do so.  Our regular programs as I recall were 2020, Dateline, and Prime Time Live, but Star Trek The Next Generation was my favorite one to watch with Mom. She had a special talent at uncovering the plot twists well before they happened which always impressed me. Along with all that kindness and beauty came her sharp mind. Did I mention my father was the luckiest man in the world?

Mom was also there along the way to encourage me at sports and school. And when it became apparent that I wasn't going to be a star running back, she quickly steered me into the more cerebral sport of tennis, where I excelled and found a hobby that I still enjoy today. With academics she tutored me regularly, despite having just finished a full day at work and knowing she had more to do afterwards for the family business. I remember one evening being really frustrated, struggling to understand the basic concept in algebra that letters could some how represent numbers, but she would not relent until I finally grasped it.  My father likes to say that I got my Mom's intelligence, but that's only part of the equation. Her discipline and tenaciousness with my studies are what I credit for sparking my passion for learning. Empathy, a passion for learning, a fondness for Hollywood and an admiration for journalistic integrity all came from Mom. Well, come to think of it, it seems Mom is to blame for turning me into the libtard I am today. I hope that joke landed. Thanks Mom. 



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Hello everyone, my name is Justin Borden......(Brooklyn pauses and looks up)....um, no, I am clearly way cuter than my Uncle Justin! My name is Brooklyn Foster, Justin's niece and the grand daughter of Debbie. I am reading Justin's words today since he was unable to attend. 

I want to thank all of you for being here on such short notice to honor my mother's life and her memory. My mom was an incredibly beautiful human being, not just physically, but far more importantly, she was a beautiful soul. She was gracious, selfless, thoughtful, and patient which was a welcomed balance to my father's, well, we will call it his "rugged individualism". It would seem that the saying opposites attract has a great deal of truth behind it. Hi Dad. My father will be the first to tell you that he was the luckiest man in the world to have been blessed with my mom's hand in marriage, and despite the cruel, tumultuous and exhausting ending their love was met with, I imagine he would face it over and over if it meant being with her again. I'll let him speak more to that sentiment if he has not already done so. 

I have so many fond memories of my mother that it's hard to pick just one to expand on, so I'll share a few of them briefly. Most of you know that my mother was a real dog lover. Early on in our lives, she taught Ashley and me those valuable qualities of her ownself -patience, selflessness, thoughtfulness and kindness- by introducing us to our first baby dog Lacey, another beautiful girl who loved us all very much in return. I like to think I am who I am today in large part because of the countless joyful moments we all shared with Lacey and the two other fur babies who followed in her paw prints. I imagine Lacey is up there licking Mom's face right now as Brooklyn reads this.


I had the honor of taking care of Debbie when she was living at Riva Ridge Assisted Living. She was a beautiful lady. She always made me smile when Mike would get there and she had the biggest smile and would get excited. She will be missed. Our prayers go out to Mike and the family. Debbie is now a free spirit. 
Love Dan & Beverlee Severinghaus 

I met Debbie only once when she was already sick.  Mike was dancing with her in the hallway going to her room.  She was still so beautiful, well dressed with a nice hairstyle.   My heart was aching and I shed tears.  Happily she is now in heaven with her dear mother Felicia whom we named our granddaughter after.  

Debbie was in my close group of friends who I grew up with in high school and we stayed friends throughout the years.  We had many adventures together when young, were roommates, had a few jobs together and we were  always there for each other when needed even if a year or two or more had gone by without seeing each other. She was beautiful, could sing,  a prankster at times and she even sewed/made a few of her own clothes.  She was lots of fun to be around. I will miss her dearly. I know she has her wings and is  soaring freely with all of her memories back.  She is now our beautiful angel. 

Debbie was in my group of friends who I grew up with and was blessed to be with.  She was one of the most innocent, kind hearted people I knew. Always very kind and funny. Will miss her gentle spirit.

We were friends in high school, when she was young, vivacious and oh, so beautiful! I thank my friends Diane, Debbie, Cheryl, Trish and Patty; for helping me reconnect in recent years. Her beauty did not fade and her courage was an inspiration. 

“Sweet is the memory of distant friends! Like the mellow rays of the departing sun, it falls tenderly, yet sadly, on the heart.”
– Washington Irving

“Death is not extinguishing the light. It is putting out the lamp because the dawn has come. “ God Speed Debbie!

Debbie was a poised and beautiful woman with a great sense of humor. I will remember best her lilting voice and contagious laughter.  She and Mike were very generous to me and my family,  inviting us into their home, dinner in Copperas Cove, even loaning me her hats and hat boxes when I was in “Painted Churches”.  I will always remember her with fondness and gratitude. My deepest condolences to  her family and friends.

I have many fond memories of Debbie but the most memorable is her hosting Christmas Eve at her home for her family and the Borden’s.  She was a gracious host and knew how to feed us well.  RIP Debbie.  You will be missed.

OBITUARY

Deborah Lynn Borden

Passed away on 29 NOVEMBER, 2018

Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Homes & Cremation Services

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