Obituary of Debra Bevel

Debra L. Bevel died unexpectedly at home in Eugene of natural causes on January 13, 2013. Both fiercely independent and genuinely compassionate, Debbie will be deeply missed by a wide circle of friends and family. Debbie was born in Portland on October 12, 1956 to Eugene and Velda Bevel, the third of five children. She grew up in Lake Grove, attending Lake Grove Elementary School through Lake Oswego High School. After school, Debbie lived and worked in the Portland Metro area, moving to Eugene in 1987. She was proud to have earned her Associate degree, graduating with Honors, from Pioneer Pacific College in 2007. From a very young age Debbie expressed a deep love for animals, bringing many cats, dogs, chipmunks and birds into the home. At the time of her death she was employed as manager at Willamette Valley Dog & Cat Motel. A tireless worker, Debbie also enjoyed playing in Oregon's outdoors. She loved camping, motorcycle riding and cheering for the Oregon State University football team. Traveling to Lake Tahoe was always special for her. Debbie is survived by her boyfriend Dana Legner; her parents; sisters Judy Becker and Leslie Bevel; brothers Steve and Mark; many nieces and nephews and her two dogs Lacy and Blue. Maggie, the dog of Debbie's heart, preceded her in death. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 19 at 2:30 p.m. at West Lawn Memorial Funeral Home in Eugene. Remembrances to Greenhill Humane Society.Please sign the guest book at www.registerguard.com/legacy