Debra Mae 'Debbie' Andreason, 59

Debra Mae "Debbie" Andreason, 59, of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014.

Born on Feb. 7, 1955, in St. Paul, Minn., to Todd and Betty Andreason, Debbie grew up in St. Paul and graduated from Johnson High School. In her early 20s she began a successful modeling career in New York City. Later in life she moved to Idaho and worked in an art gallery that she loved. Her most recent employment was in the health care industry.

Debbie was a very caring person to those around her. She put others before herself. She took care of her mother for many years, giving her wonderful support and love in her later years. Debbie always loved having a younger brother. She would crawl into his crib to play with him, and taught him how to paddle a canoe; as a teen she convinced him to try out for swim team. She was always there for him.

One of the most important things that Debbie accomplished was introducing her children to God. She had a deep love for God; she read her bible daily and received much strength and comfort from Him. Debbie also loved volunteering at her church, Real Life Ministries.

Known as Grandma Maisy to her grandchildren, she lit up the room with her bright personality and beautiful smile. She pulled her grandchildren close with her loving heart and that one of a kind extra special Grandma Maisy sparkle. She loved her children very much.

Debbie will be missed deeply by all who loved her.

As she was welcomed into the arms of Jesus, Debbie was reunited with her infant daughter, Katie Andreason; parents Todd and Betty Andreason; grandparents Theodore and Ethel Peterson, and Gustav and Delia Andreason.

Debbie is survived by daughter Angie Phillips (Ryan) and twin granddaughters Kate and Lauren; son Zach Nosworthy, and grandchildren Alexa and Gage; daughter Taylor Andreason and grandson Isaiah, all of North Idaho; brother David Andreason; nieces Char and Cami of Warner Springs, Calif., as well as numerous extended family members in Minnesota.

A memorial celebrating Debbie's life will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 10, at Real Life Ministries, 1866 N. Cecil Road, Post Falls, Idaho.

Please visit Debbie's online memorial and sign her guestbook at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com