Ohhhh Debi
Drill Team was sooo FUN because of YOU
Rest in paradise 💙💛

So so sad to hear of Debi’s passing and to have missed her memorial. I met Debi working at Qualcomm and immediately enjoyed her warm sense of humor and fun style. And she was so talented - I could always count on Debi to deliver amazing graphics, Sharepoint solutions and she shared her vast knowledge with all of us so graciously. Beyond Qualcomm, we were good friends as she encouraged me to start sewing and crafting. We shared reading books for bookclub for many years and had great fun together. My heart aches for her family and friends as we grieve this sudden loss. I pray Debi is with the Lord and enjoying the goodness of God as we all so enjoyed the goodness of her on earth.

I just heard, and am so sorry, about Debi's passing. I worked with her for many years at Qualcomm. She was always  warm and friendly and always had a positive attitude. My condolences to her family. She will be greatly missed.

I cannot believe you are gone. You will be missed by so many, and especially by me. Wonderful, beautiful, talented, artistic, creative, kind, compassionate, fun and funny, smart and witty. I am blessed to have known you and to call you my friend. We had great conversations, lots of laughs, and fun times. You brought joy to so many. I imagine you are now conducting art classes for the angels and engaging them with your wonderful smile and charm. You will not be forgotten. I love you.

I learned just last night of Debi’s passing, and so sorry to have missed her memorial service. I want her family to please know how highly I thought of Debi during the 10 years I was fortunate to work alongside her. Beyond her fabulous creativity and impressive technical skills, she was a warm, caring friend who made workdays much more fun. I am grateful I got to spend so much time with her, and so very sorry for her loss.

Debi and I had the pleasure of working together for 6 years. We became fast friends, and especially because we had so many overlapping hobbies and likes and having our birthdays right next to each other. Regardless of me being her boss, she was always there to lend a hand (and ear) and always reminded me to take it easy and to enjoy my life.  Like many of her friends, my home is surrounded with something she has made or bought for me, my daughter, or my cats. The painting I attached here was done by her, and it was of my 15 year old cat Bossu. I didn't realize how much she was ingrained into my life until she was gone, and I greatly miss her.

Debbie was such an extremely talented, caring, loving friend. I look around my home and can find something crafted by Debbie. The first time we met, at a local backyard food and craft  swap, I swapped my cold brew for some of her tea towels and napkins she made. I still have some of those. Along with a hand drawn photo of me with my family. My first borns baby blanket, a plaid Christmas vest and a floral cover up. We did A Lot of crafting and painting together with our crafty gal group and I am so grateful for that special time with her. My condolences go out to her family and friends ❤️

OBITUARY

Deborah Ann Willingham

7 January, 1966 – 1 May, 2024

El Camino Memorial - Sorrento Valley & Memorial Park

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