Debbi (Drummond) Suhr
Suhr, Debbi (Drummond), 53, loving mother and wife, died Friday, January 19, 2007. Rosary 7:00 P.M., Sunday, January 21 and Funeral Mass 10:30 A.M., Monday, January 22, both at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Debbi loved family, gardening, sewing, knitting and her special Bible Study friends. Preceded in death by her father, Bill Drummond, Sr. Survivors: husband, Philip Suhr; sons, Clinton and Zachary Suhr, both of Wichita; daughter, Kelsey Suhr of Wichita; mother, Alice Drummond of Wichita; mother-in-law, Helen Suhr of Wichita; brothers, Bill Drummond, Jr. of Sioux Falls, SD and Mark Drummond (Stephanie) of Bel Aire, KS; sisters, Nancy Klenda (Greg) and Janet Brown (Kent) all of Wichita; 8 nieces; 6 nephews. A memorial has been established with Victory in the Valley, 3755 E. Douglas, Wichita, KS, 67218. Downing Lahey Mortuary East.
Rosary 7:00 P.M., Sunday, January 21, St.Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church.
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I would like to express my deepest sympathy to all of you who lived with and loved Debbi. I have traveled far and have not kept up with the people of my life. I went to college with Debbi and have kept and will continue to keep a part of her in my heart always. I don’t believe I ever saw her without a smile on her face. When I think about people that I would like to be more like, Debbi is one of them. Her optimism and friendly nature were attributes I admired. She made a grand impact on my life and who I am today. May thoughts of peace,love and laughter surround your memories as they have mine.
Phil & Clinton, Zachary & Kelsey, My deepest condolences to you all on the loss of your beloved wife & mom. Few patients leave the impression that Debbie did on me with her courageous spirit & her never-ending zeal for life & giving to others. (She’ll be a sweet memory every time I look at the glitzy gold scarf she gave me!) I’ll look at that corner at HTC & remember seeing her smiling at me saying as I poke her port-a-cath, ‘it never hurts when you do that!’ Well, it hurts to remember that today & I feel a fraction of how your hearts must be hurting. She loved you all so – we shared stories about our kids & I heard the pride in her voice when she talked about her family. Continue to make her proud – she was deserving! May you all be given God’s peace – for this journey you all traveled with Debbie – was a truly arduous one – and you deserve His comfort. May your memories give you joy & not pain. And may the warmth of friends & family surround you as comfortingly as the warm blankets you so generously provided for us at HTC. Debbie’s giving keeps on giving. Sincerely in Christ,
What a ray of sunshine she gave to all of us! She warmed my heart. She would come in for a treatment and know each patient sitting near her or in the large treament room. I will miss seeing the knitting projects she worked on and the ‘missions’ she would send Phil on(once it was yarn, last time a game).I feel blessed to have been one of the nurses who cared for her. Actually, she cared for me. My prayers go out to you(Phil, kids and family),God bless and comfort you all as only He can. -Ann, RN
Alice, Although I have not see Debbi since we were in grade school, I’ll always remember her as that kind, sweet girl who had a great smile and never an unkind word for anyone. I am so sorry for your loss.
To Phil and kids, We pray that the Lord will give you peace and comfort at this time of your loss of Debbi. She was a great lady and we have all been blessed by knowing her. Her infectious smile and her outward joy will be long remembered.
Alice, Janet, Nancy and all other family members we were so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. I’m sorry that we could not be at the service on Monday but please know that we are thinking of your family on this day.
Dear Phil and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are will all of you at this time. I will always remember Debbi’s smile which started in her eyes and continued throughout her face. Her optimism, positive attitude and love for her family and friends was evident in everything she said and did. The earth has lost a truly remarkable person. I am so sorry I will not be ale to attend the Rosary or the funeral but the reason I will not be able to attend is a direct reflection of the impact Debbi had on others. I will be undergoing a colonoscopy early Monday morning. When Mark and I saw Debbi several weeks ago, she emphasized the importance of early detection and I made an appointment a few days later. Tomorrow my thoughts will be with Debbi and I will undergo this proceedure in honor of her. My heart goes out to all of you. I will miss her laugh, her smile, her energy, and her willingness to share with everyone. I will treasure the memories I have of Debbi beginning in college and the many pictures we have of her will help keep her memory alive in our hearts. Bless you, Jane Ridder
Debbi, thanks for all the great memories.
To the Suhr and Drummond Families: I met Debbie years ago through St. Thomas Aquiinas when I first moved to Wichita. I now feel very blessed to have had the opportunity to know her even if it was for a short period of time years ago. I remember that she was a beautiful woman- inside and out- who was joyful and fun to be around. I know that she will be terribly missed by the whole community.
Kelsey, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I remember how proud she was of your weaving. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. April Scott CityArts fiber department
Phil and kids, My deepest sympathy for all of you at this time. Deb was a joy and a true gift from God. Her smile and laughter was a blessing to see and hear. May God’s peace be with each of you.
Kelsey, I was so sorry to hear about your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Cindy Clasen Youth Director Northrock Lanes
Phil, sorry for your loss, your Boeing friends have you and your family in our prayers.