Deborah Smith

DEBROAH SUE SMITH, Sept.15, 1950 - June 29, 2012Deborah (Debbie) was born in Connersville, Indiana to Paul W. and Elsie Snyder Smith. When she was five the family moved to Dayton, Ohio so she could attend Kennedy School for the Deaf. She later graduated from Belmont High School. Despite her handicap, she lead a full and active life. Growing up she loved swimming and ice skating. She was a Girl Scout from Brownies through Senior Girl Scout. Debbie returned to Connersville where she worked for Design and Manufacturing. When the company moved their location, she joined her parents who had moved to the Voyager RV Resort in Tucson, AZ. She got a job at West-Cap, a division of San Fernando Electric. After some time she started working at West Coast Bridal where she stayed for ten years. Her final employment was for JP Industries at Davis Monthan Air Force Base where she worked up until she had to leave due to her illness. Debbie loved traveling. She also loved working at home on her computer and playing golf. Soon after arriving in Tucson, Debbie discovered the New Testament Baptist Church, which included a program designed for the deaf, and it became a very important part of her life. She is survived by her mother, Elsie, and her four cousins, Dan, Gerry, Sharon and Doug. She is proceeded in death by her father Paul and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Fred D. Snyder as well as her uncle, Fred H. Snyder and aunt Alice Smith Owen.