Debra Lynn (Poff) Hardgrave passed away on September 24, 2014 after a long illness. She was 47. She was born May 2, 1967 in Renton Washington and lived most of her life there. She graduated from Lindbergh High School in 1985 and attended Green River Community College.

Her greatest loves were family, faith, and friends. Her kids were everything to her and gave her endless joy. Her faith gave her strength before and throughout her painful battle with cancer. Her friends could count on her, and her on them, in the best and worst of times. Debbie worked for the Renton School District as a paraeducator. She spent her entire life caring about the needs of others as a caregiver and special education professional. She was especially talented with those who needed a little extra. She was also a certified nutrition therapist where she found new ways to help people.

She is survived by her husband of 21 years Henry, son Ian, daughter Alaina, parents Joy and Jim Poff, brother Jason Poff (Bethany O'Brien), and grandfather George Poff.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, Oct 4th at 11am at the TurningPoint Community Church (auditorium of Kent View Elementary School located at 20 49th St. NE, Auburn, WA). Donations for Debbie's medical expenses may be made at www.gofundme.com/eget28. -