OBITUARY

Debbie Lynn Foley

February 15, 1951 - January 17, 2024

Debbie Lynn Foley, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend passed away on January 17, 2024, at the age of 72.

Born on February 15, 1951, in Dayton, Wash., Debbie was the third of four daughters to Cliff and Virginia (Honey) Huss. She graduated from high school in Dayton before moving to Seattle, where she met and married Daniel Janikowski. The couple later moved to Fall City, Wash., and were blessed with three daughters, Charity, Rebecca (Becky), and Mya. Though her marriage with Daniel ended in 1989, Debbie's heart remained dedicated to her children.

In 1998, Debbie found love again and married Patrick Foley. She spent 22 dedicated years as a letter carrier at the post office before retiring. Post-retirement, she and Patrick relocated to Sun City, Ariz., where they enjoyed the warmth of the desert sun.

Debbie's life was not without its challenges, including the loss of her beloved daughter Rebecca in 2017. Despite the hardships, she remained a pillar of strength and love for her family.

Debbie is survived by her devoted husband Patrick, daughter Charity Yaw, son-in-law Jim, and children Christopher and Hallee; Becky's daughters Shyanne, Sierra, Sophie, and Stella and great-granddaughter Temari; daughter Mya Erickson, son-in-law Ben and daughter Reese; stepson Brian Foley, daughter-in-law Lindsay and children Eli and Beckett. Her sisters Leslie Thomas, Christy Bell and Wendy Wasson also mourn her passing.

Debbie's legacy lives on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. Her kindness, resilience, and unwavering love will be cherished forever. Since her departure, an outpouring of heartfelt messages from friends has highlighted just how much they cherished the beautiful soul that was Debbie.

A celebration of Debbie's life will be held on January 28 in Sun City, Ariz., and another to be scheduled at a later date in Dayton, Wash.