Debra was born on October 9, 1957 in Tacoma, WA to Clarence Edward "Eddie" and Della (Derheim) Neshem. She spent her early years in Tacoma, WA. In 1971, her family relocated to a cattle ranch near the community of Hillside, AZ. Debra attended school in Prescott during their time in Arizona. They moved to Minot in 1974. Debra graduated from Minot High School in 1976.

Debra was united in marriage to her one true love Carl Schaller on March 24, 2007 in Minot, ND at the Living Waters Church in Minot. They enjoyed thirteen years of companionship and commitment to each other.

Debra was in service to people throughout her life. She was a waitress, childcare provider, and retail associate. She worked twenty-three years at Taco John's where she loved getting to know the regulars. Debra was a recipient of the Minot Chamber of Commerce Eagle Award in the area of customer service on three separate occasions for her dedication and service to her customers. Many of her customers came to visit her during her time at Trinity Homes.

Debra's hobbies included crocheting, jewelry-making, and raising birds.  She was a self-taught guitar player and song writer. She shared her talent as an active member of Living Waters Family Worship center, where she was part of the worship team. She also played guitar and sang for the residents of Maple View Memory Care several times a month during her active years. Debra also was a talented photographer who captured memories of graduations and wedding ceremonies for family and friends.

Debra was a true woman of faith who touched all who were blessed to share in her life.

Debra is survived by her husband, Carl, Minot; son, Nathan (Johnalyn) Neshem, Cathedral City, CA; father and mother, Eddie and Della Neshem, Minot, ND; sister, Brenda (John) Lucas, Bradenton, FL and Brother, Brian (Annette) Neshem, Surrey, ND; numerous nieces, nephews and her best friend, Phyllis (Gary) Morvent-Ungerer.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Ed and Ruth Derheim and Bud Neshem and Ruth Luond.

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