Debra Susan Whitney

July 1, 1953 - July 15, 2019

Debra Susan Whitney 66, passed away on 7/15/19 at St. Vincent Hospital in Portland, Oregon. She was the wife of Gary George Whitney. They got married on July 3rd, 1978. They shared 41 years of marriage filled with love. Debra was born in Oregon City, Oregon. She was the daughter of Edwin August Schnelle and Betty Jean Schnelle. She graduated High School in 1971, then she attended cosmetology school in San Diego, California. She worked in the cosmetology industry for 8 years. Debra is survived by husband Gary George Whitney, sons Dennis Knight born June 16th, 1974 and Daniel Knight born March 7th, 1977. Debra and Gary’s two children April Fraguadas born April 5th, 1979, and Edwin Whitney born April 1st, 1981 and his wife Amber Whitney. Debra's eight grandchildren; Cole Knight, Sara Fraguadas, Chelsee Whitney, Aaron Knight, Elizabeth Knight, Robert Knight, Kaydence Fraguadas, and Dakota Whitney. Chelsee Whitney gave her only great-grandson Carter Chheung. Debra loved spending time with her kids, grand-kids, and her great-grandson. She loved camping, coloring, painting, and pottery. Debra also loved her TV shows. She would play reruns of NCIS and Criminal Minds and would watch Hallmark Christmas movies. Debra loved Christmas, she could not wait for it every year. Her favorite was going shopping for her kids and grandbabies. As of right now, we do not know when the celebration of life is going to take place. When we have a set date we will be sure to inform everyone. We also started a Gofundme account for Gary. He is paying all costs out of his own pocket due to no life insurance in place. Anything will help to make this difficult time easier for Gary and the family. Link to the go fund me is https://www.gofundme.com/cgeeg-celebration-of-life