Debbie Shemorry

Deborah “Debbie” Shemorry, beloved wife and wholeheartedly loving mother of four, passed away in her home, surrounded by love, on December 31, 2025. She was 68 years old.

Born on January 13, 1957, in Spokane, WA to Ernest “Ernie” Thesman and Mary Whittle, Debbie spent her early years living in Spokane, Omak, and Portland, before settling in the beautiful, upper valley near Leavenworth, WA, where family was always the center of her world.

Debbie is survived by her husband, love of her life, and best friend for 52 years, Gary; daughters, Dana, Kendra, Cassie, and Anna; six cherished grandchildren, Melanie, Kira, Maverick, Drew, Freya, and Luka; mother, Mary Whittle; brother, Michael Thesman; half-siblings, Kevin Whittle and Kristyn Tonasket, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Ernie Thesman and half brother, Kenny Whittle.

As a deeply dedicated mother, Debbie served as her daughter’s Camp Fire Club leader for many years. She contributed to Gary’s electrician business with bookkeeping and worked alongside him in their pear orchard. She shared an especially close, joyful, and playful bond with her grandchildren, whom she loved and adored endlessly. Debbie found great happiness in traveling, exploring national parks and beautiful places across the country, including her relaxing, beachfront home in Sequim, WA. She expressed her creativity through crafting and quilting, leaving behind many handmade pieces that continue to comfort those she loved. Her gentle spirit, quiet generosity, and deep love for family will be remembered by all who knew her.