Deborah Elaine (Thomas) Zander

Formerly of Kokomo, Indiana passed on to a far better land while surrounded by loving family on May 3, 2018 at age 63. 

She was preceded in death by parents, Freddie L Thomas (Russiaville, Indiana) and Jo-Ann Thomas (Bell), in whose loving arms she now rests.

Her greatest love in life and proudest achievement were her children and grandchildren: son, Jason Zander (Jennifer) and grandson, Ethan; daughter, Kelly Damiano (Christopher) and grandchildren, Christopher Jr, Justin and her beloved “Bella” Isabella; daughter, Lindsay Lewis (Steven); son, Kyle Zander (Megan) and twin grandsons, Logan and Jeremy.

She is also survived by  brothers,  Doug Thomas, Paul Thomas (Samantha); stepmother, Doris Thomas; step-brothers and step-sister, Jeff, Mike, Pam and John.  
Debbie was born in Pensacola, Florida on August 4th, 1954, were her father was serving in the United States Navy.  She attended Western High School (Howard County, Indiana) and Ball State University.   As a registered nurse, Debbie dedicated her life to helping alleviate the suffering of others. 

Friends may call Sunday, 2-5 PM at the funeral home (495 N. Winton Rd., Rochester). A Funeral Mass will be held Monday, 10 AM at St. Joseph's Church, 43 Gebhardt Rd, Penfield.  Contributions in her memory may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, 3300 Monroe Ave., Suite 319, Rochester, NY 14618, http://www.arthritis.org.  

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