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Fairfield High School
Classes of 1968 - 1971 |
 Deborah Blanc, died peacefully on her ranch surrounded by family on May 12, 2016. Born in St. Helena, California, Debbie spent her life on her ranch in Gordon Valley.
Graduating from Fairfield High School in 1970, where she had been head cheerleader and was named “Most Athletic.” She worked at Wooden Valley Winery for many years where she was beloved by all customers. Never without her cowboy hat and boots, Debbie was an avid outdoorswoman who reveled in the sunshine, her eclectic garden, and her adopted animals.
Married for 31 years to Terry Blanc, she adored their two daughters Amber and Lacy and was thrilled with their husbands James Sales and Joe DeQuatrro. She was “Cowboy Nonie” to her three beautiful grandchildren, Cayden, Adaleigh and Alice.
After being widowed from Terry, Debbie was happily married to Allen Pendelton who shared her love for nature and the frontier lifestyle.
She will be remembered as an original pioneer who spoke truthfully from her heart, a courageous and brave individual with a big smile, warm welcome and always something delicious simmering on the stove.
Debbie is survived by her husband, Al Pendleton; daughters and sons-in-law, Amber and James Sales and Lacy and Joe Dequattro; mother, Alice Abruzzini; brother, Fred Abruzzini; sisters, Patty Flannery and Cynthia Sheaff; grandchildren, Cayden, Adaleigh and Alice; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In honor of Debbie’s love of the Wild West, a celebration of life will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 28, 2016, at the Suisun Fire District Station 32, 4965 Clayton Road Fairfield, California. Please wear your best western attire.
Arrangements are under the care of Bryan-Braker Funeral Home, Fairfield, California. 707-425-4697, www.bryanbraker.com
My sister Debbie died from a very rare and aggressive skin cancer known as Merkel Cell carcinoma or neuroendocrine carcinoma with less than 2000 diagnosed cases per year in the United States. The family is grateful for your love, prayers, and support during this sad time. If you so desire, in lieu of flowers, a donation to the Merkel Cell Carcinoma Research is appreciated to help save the lives of others.
Merkel Cell Carcinoma Research
Paul Nghiem, MD, PhD
University of Washington, Dermatology
850 Republican St.
Brotman Building - Room 242, Box 358050
Seattle, WA 98109
Direct Donation Link: http://depts.washington.edu/givemed/give/?page=make&source=dercar
The family will be honoring Debbie's life next Saturday, May 28th at 11:30am at Suisun Fire Protection District station #32 4965 Clayton Rd Fairfield, CA., near Mankas Corner. Please wear Country Western attire if you have it as Debbie was a true blue cowgirl never without her cowboy hat, boots, and rodeo belt buckle. We look forward to sharing stories and reconnecting to celebrate Debbie.
For a glimpse into her life and garden read "In My Sister's Garden..."
https://www.lamorindaweekly.com/archive/issue1006/Digging-Deep-with-Cynthia-Brian.html
We look forward to this reunion with our friends and family.
Thank you for caring and sharing
"May you live all the days of your life."
~ Jonathan Swift
| Please post for her FFS classmates 1969-1971 .Debbie Abruzzini Blanc died on May 12 and was buried on May 19th. On Saturday, May 28 at 11:30am we are holding a Celebration of Life , Suisun District FireHouse #32, 4965 Clayton Rd., Fairfield, Ca. In honor of Debbie's love of the Frontier and Wild West, the Celebration will be a Country Western affair. Please wear Western attire (cowboy boots, cowboy hat, etc.) if you have it because my sister hated dresses and either only wore her levi's, boots, rodeo buckle, and cowboy hat. Before Debbie died I was working on an article about her garden. Deb was able to read the draft and see the photos I was proposing, but unfortunately she never got to see the published and printed version . Link is here to give a glimpse into Deb's creativity and whimiscal frontier nature: https://www.lamorindaweekly.com/archive/issue1006/Digging-Deep-with-Cynthia-Brian.html Hope to see you at the Celebration of Life for Debbie on May 28th. Thank you. She will be missed. Warmly, Cynthia Abruzzini (Brian) |
Submitted by Cheryl Apple Donahue
She was a wonderful person with a kind heart.
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Barbara Mendoza (DeLapp) (1969)
This is such a shock and hurts my heart. She was such a kind and sweet person. She not only had a wonderful smile but never had an unpleasant word to say. She and my mother had a special bond when my mother went to the winery. Debbie touched my mothers heart and in turn she touched my heart more knowing the kindness and time she took for my mother. She will be truly missed by many and prayers to the family.
Katherine Kimsey (Kimsey) (1970)
It is strange that one of the people I was seeking out at the reunion this last summer was Debbie as being cheerleaders and close friends throughout our high school years she was someone I loved and admired. I have great memories of going on vacation with her to Clear Lake and watched her kill a rattlesnake with a shovel and her bare hands. ONLY DEBBIE! We would go 4 wheeling behind her family property after I spent the night having a great time in their recreation room behind the house and her momma making us her fantastic crepes/pancakes in the morning! We even hooked up later when I moved back here from the East Coast and she was living down the street from my mother on Hemlock St. We had great conversations sharing how great it was to be mothers! She was such a bright and positive light!
Kathie Kimsey
Katherine Kimsey (Kimsey) (1970)
My mother still lives in Fairfield and said she did not see anything listed in the paper. Does anyone know what happened to her? Kathie
Mindy Seybold (Green) (1970)
I think there is a service for Debbie this weekend (Sunday?) out at Mankas Corner (?). I heard that from Steve Dodini; I did not pay close attention because I still live in CO.
Patricia Piazza (OConnell) (1970)
So many good memories of a happy and kind gal. Her memory will be treasured. Very sorry to hear of her passing.
Sally Lindner (Dohr) (1970)
Debbie's Celebration of Life will be Saturday, May 28 at 11:30. The service is being held at Suisun District Fire Station on Clayton Valley Rd.
Mindy Seybold (Green) (1970)
Thank you for the correct details on Debbie's service. I will pass it on to classmates that aren't on these postings. Though I am unable to attend, I will light a candle in her honor and think of you all celebrating her wonderful and blessed life. She was such a kind hearted person. I send my heartfelt prayers to her family.
Kathleen Bolton (O'Grady) (1970)
such a loss... Debbie was always so sweet and friendly to everyone. the world was a better place for her having graced it...
Wanda Podojil (Mendillo) (1970)
I am sorry to hear of Debbie's passing. My condolences to her family. She was always a breath of fresh air in high school with that beautiful smile. Wanda Podojil-Mendillo
Matt Hart (1970)
If you knew Debbie you had a Friend. May her Family be comforted with memories of the Good and True person she was.
Matt Hart