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Debra I. Andersen Briggs December 6, 1958 – January 12, 2017 Debora (Debbie) Briggs went home to her Lord Thursday, January 12, 2017 at the age of 58. Debbie is survived by her husband Robert Briggs of San Antonio, parents Robert and Beverly Andersen of Helotes, sister Lynn and husband Abdoulaye Diata of Ithaca, New York, brother Cris and wife Laura Andersen of Boerne, nephews Paul Andersen of Boston, Andrew Andersen of San Marcos, and Timothy Andersen of San Antonio. She was preceded in death by her brother Daniel Andersen of San Antonio, and grandparents Henry and Hazel Spyhala and Christ and Sadie Andersen of Wisconsin. Debbie spent her youth as an avid athlete, excelling at competitive swimming, softball, and basketball. Following graduation from John Marshall High School in 1977, Debbie answered the call to public service by becoming a paramedic and fire fighter with the Grey Forest Fire Department, where she achieved Instructor status in CERT, MOULAGE, and Emergency Medical Services. Debbie and her husband Robert (Bobby) co-founded the Bexar County Emergency Scene Rehabilitation program, and frequently responded to all-hazards emergencies, providing rehabilitation service to emergency first responders on the scene of critical incidents. Her call to public service became Debbie’s passion until her last day. Additionally, Debbie worked for the City of San Antonio in the communications sections at the San Antonio Police and Airport Police Departments until her retirement. Debbie’s favorite philanthropic event was playing the role of Easter Bunny for 400+ plus needy children at the San Antonio Children’s Hospitals each April. She was a very loving, giving, and caring person who committed a great deal of time and energy to bringing smiles to the faces of kids in need who spent the Easter holiday in local hospitals. Debbie was also a very avid animal lover, with affection for two miniature Dachshunds she raised from puppies – Brandi and Rex. Debbie will be missed by all who knew and loved her, and her family takes great comfort in knowing she was reunited with her family who passed before her. She is happy, healthy, and running the green fields of Heaven with Rex and Brandi today. A Celebration of Her Life will begin at 11:00 AM on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at Rolling Oaks Baptist Church, 6401 Wenzel Rd. 78233. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM also at the church. A procession, per Debbie’s request, will follow the service to Mission Burial Park North. A reception will follow at the church after committal.

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Debora I. Briggs

December 6, 1958 - January 12, 2017