Debra Stone

Debra Ann (Martin) Stone Wenatchee – Debra Ann Stone 67, died unexpectedly May 30, 2024, at University of Washington Medical Center, in Seattle. She was born August 7, 1956, in Wenatchee, the daughter of Jerrell D. and Ida M. (Bush) Martin. Debbie grew up in Wenatchee. Her parents were very committed to their family. Jerrell was a 28-year police officer with the Wenatchee Police Department and Mother Ida was a dedicated homemaker. Debbie was an active child growing up playing sports and earning the prestigious Camp Fire Wohelo Award. Debbie graduated from Wenatchee High School, Class of 1974 earning an athletic letter in track and field. Following graduation Debbie enrolled and graduated from Wenatchee Valley College with an Associate Arts Degree, Class of 1976. Debbie went on to WSU and completed her Parks and Recreation Degree, Class of 1978. Debbie always said her fondest memories were growing up in Wenatchee with her family. After college Debbie worked in business finances and excelled in her strong work ethic and organizational skills. She moved to the Seattle area to pursue her business career and her love of the big city. It was there that she met the love of her life and married Michael Stone in 1995. Debbie held the titles of the daughter, sister and wife of police officers. Michael was a City of Bothell Police Officer and Debbie stood with him as the couple were active in serving their community. The officers at the police department nick-named her, "The Captain," because she would walk in a room with such esteem and decorum the officers naturally respected her. She would put on dinners and invite the patrol squad over during their patrol nights. The couple were very active with their three children’s education and sports programs. They were Co-PTA presidents for their daughter Erin’s junior high school, and she volunteered at her daughter Karlyn’s elementary school. Michael was a D.A.R. E. Officer and Debbie coordinated and held the D.A.R.E student graduations. She was truly amazing. Debbie was a fierce advocate for her family. She was the family’s rock and anchor. She retired early from her executive assistant business career to raise her children including her youngest son, Michael James. She never complained and was first to put the children’s needs first before her own needs. Debbie had a love for Lake Chelan and Disneyland California. The family vacationed at the two places every year building family relationships and traditions. She loved the family atmosphere of Disneyland and loved the sun of Lake Chelan where you would find her on the pool deck of The Grand View Resort. Arizona was another place Debbie loved to vacation. She enjoyed the warm summer nights and the desert scenery. She was the best family vacation coordinator ensuing all had fun. Debbie had a passion for animals and pets. Her cat Pumpkin was her love and the two were connected at the hip for over 17 years. Later in years she and her husband Michael cared for their Shih Tzu as if it were their fourth child. In June of 2019, the couple retired and returned to Wenatchee. Debbie was quick to tell others she was living the dream of her life to come home to Wenatchee to be with her family. Debbie fell in love with vacationing in Belize with Michael’s retire police friends. She enjoyed attending Sage Hills church and visiting their grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Patricia Ann. Surviving, in addition to her husband, Michael; are her two daughters: Erin (Filipe) Da Costa of Monroe and Karlyn (Brandon) DeBerry of Snohomish; son, Michael James of Wenatchee: and siblings: Robert (Jane) of Olympia, Ronald (Kathy) of Wenatchee, and Diane Sand (Brian) of Wenatchee. She adored her seven grandchildren and her puppy, Gabrielle. A viewing will be held on Thursday, June 13, 2024, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. with Services on Friday, June 14, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. both at Jones and Jones-Betts Funeral Home. Please express your thoughts and memories in the online guest book at jonesjonesbetts.com. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Wenatchee Valley Human Society, wenatcheehumane.org. Arrangements in care of Jones & Jones-Betts Funeral Home.

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Debra Stone

August 7, 1956 - May 30, 2024