Debrah Rose Blanche (nee Barker) Hanuse

Sadly, Deb passed away in Campbell River Hospital February 2, 2024. Debbie was the daughter of William Harold & Nancy Barker. Born in Trail B.C. Debbie & her younger siblings, sister Shelly, & brother Keith moved to Campbell River in 1955. Youngest brother Dale was born in Campbell River in August 1961. Bill, as their father was known, worked at the then new Crown Zellerbach Mill until his passing in 1980. Mother Nancy, worked as catering manager for many of the Campbell River hotels. Debbie is predeceased by parents, William Harold Barker & Nancy Barker as well as her husband Edgar Lawrence Hanuse.

Debbie worked for some years with her husband as the cook on the fishing boat. For sometime she worked at Island Dental Laboratories & as her last job, before her disabilities took hold, she worked as a Sales Associate for Zellers. Debbie loved the contact with all the people & was broken hearted when she was unable to continue at Zellers.

Debbie also loved her many animals throughout the years. Some of her happiest times were spent in her Rose garden with her numerous dogs & at least 3 cats.

Debbie was a kind soul & loved to care for others. She was a Hospice volunteer a member of the Hospital Auxiliary & a volunteer with the Cancer Society before her illness became so painful that in time she was unable to walk.

Debbie fought with Cancer & other Illnesses for many years. She said that she was was going to live to be 106 years old. Unfortunately, her body was not as strong as her will to live.

Debbie, is survived by her daughter Tammy, 3 grandchildren & 2 great grandchildren as well as her stepson Edgar Evan Hanuse, his wife & son Edgar Hanuse III, sister Shelly Morton (Norm), Brothers Keith Barker (Laura) Dale Barker (Tracy), many nieces & nephews.

Sincere Thank You has to go out to the many medical staff inside & outside of the Campbell River hospital. There have been so many Dr's, Nurses & Care aids that have helped Debbie live as comfortably as was possible for many of the years. Our gratitude, appreciation & the utmost respect to those who have assisted Debbie....you will remember her as determined, demanding & caring of others. She was all those things!

We, Debbie's family, will remember those of you who cared for Debbie with kindness, dedication & patience. She now rests in peace, no longer in pain. Though we will miss her, we are grateful!

Celebration of life to be held at a later date, to be announced.