We could not find Deborah for the reunion. She has been found now.
Included below both her local obituary as well as a posting by a personal friend.
AUBURN - Deborah Ann (Kincannon) Nebel, 58, of Auburn, Wash., died Monday, September 27, 2010 in Auburn. Debbie served in the Army for 36 years, including time in Iraq. She ended her tenure as a sergeant first class, having been awarded a Bronze Star and a Meritorious Service Medal. She also received the Steel Order of the deFleury award. Survivors include five children, Kara Brewer of Sumner, Wash., Robert Andreas, Eric Andreas and Sarah Pate, all of Auburn, and Dawn Alexander of Osburn, Idaho; three sisters, Carolyn Wies of Mukilteo, Wash., Carla Isett of St. Helens, Ore., and Trecia Peterson of Yakima; a brother, Rick Kincannon of Selah; her mother, Mary Fisher of Yakima; and nine grandchildren. A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Keith and Keith Terrace Heights Chapel. Arrangements are by Keith & Keith Funeral Home of Yakima.
The posting from her friend on Facebook:
SFC Deborah Nebel was one of the most loving and caring souls this world has ever known. Unfortunately, she was called home on 27 September 2010. I had the pleasure of spending a year in Iraq with Deb and then serving with her again in Washington DC. Everyone always knew they could count on Deb for anything they ever needed. Throughout Iraq, Deb got up early every Saturday morning, our day off, and cooked a fresh home-made breakfast for anyone who wanted to stop in and eat. She single-handedly maintained the morale of all of our people and often many of the strangers on Kirkuk AFB who found their way to "Deb's Cafe" on Saturday mornings.
Deb served her nation once and retired from the Army. And, when her nation needed her again, she gladly came out of the Retired Reserves and served her nation in its time of need. She completed a tour in Iraq and two tours at the US Army Corps of Engineers in Washington DC helping them to mobilize soldiers to meet their missions. As with the people in her life, Deb's nation could always count on her.
Personally, I called on Deb during several hard times in my life. She was always there if I needed a shoulder to cry on or just someone to vent my frustrations to. I could always count on Deb to infect me with her optimism, excitement and energy anytime I was feeling down. I owe her more that I could ever repay.
I just want the world to know that we have lost one of those truly beautiful angels that are sent to this earth to bless the lives of those with whom they cross paths and remind us that there is still good in the world.
We love you Deb and you will be missed
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