Deborah L. Reece

Debbie was born Feb. 27, 1957, in Wichita, Kan., to Merrill Eugene and Neva Lenora Shelby Douglass. The family moved to the Los Angeles area, where her parents divorced and Debbie was adopted by her stepfather, John Francis Ennes. The Ennes family lived in Farmington, N.M., Sparks, Nev., Orofino and Kamiah.

After graduation from Kamiah High School, Debbie attended beauty school and worked as a beautician in Lewiston. She married Lethco John "L.J." Reece on Aug. 23, 1975, in Orofino, and they made their home in Lewiston, where he was employed in ammunition manufacturing. After the birth of their son, Aaron Daniel, she stayed home except for several years when she was a merchandiser.

Debbie was a member of River City Church. She enjoyed keeping computers operating efficiently for extended family members. She had many cyber and Facebook friends and was noted for her skills in the kitchen. She had an extreme love for animals and supported several animal rescue organizations.

She is survived by her husband, L.J. Reece; son Aaron; mother Neva Ennes; sisters Donna Heieren and Anne Townsend; and brother David Ennes.

She was preceded in death by her fathers, Merrill Douglass and John Ennes.

Vassar-Rawls Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Joseph Family Hospice, P.O. Box 719, Lewiston, ID, 83501; or Helping Hands Rescue, P.O. Box 1975, Lewiston ID, 83501.