Debra Elizabeth Saur

Debbie has always been such a special woman. She never met a stranger and would give you the shirt off her back. We will truly miss her and the dance halls won’t be the same without her. May her family find the strength to move forward without her. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Joey & Missy Poole & family

Debbie was the first one to befriend me at the tax office. She was my best friend, my matron of honor, my lunch buddy.
There just isn’t one memory. There are hundreds, maybe thousands.
She and her mom would always go to lunch once a week and they were kind enough to invite me along. I loved the both of them and their stories. They were just hilarious together!
I remember when Debbie took me to her trailer when she and Dennis still lived in solms. She was pregnant with Dillon. She was so happy and proud of that baby room and for good reason. It was adorable.
I remember all of us heading to the prickly pear on select Friday evenings. Just there to chill out, laugh, and release a weeks worth of tension.
I remember my wedding and how the rose satin dress brought out the blush in her cheeks. She was so radiant as she helped me get ready to walk down that aisle.
I remember we didn’t see each other so much after she quit the tax office. I quit a couple of years or so later and moved to Seguin. We seldom communicated. I was involved in my own life and even though the distance wasn’t far, I guess it was far enough to keep us out of contact. I’d see her on occasion in stores when visiting New Braunfels and it was just like we’d never been apart. That friendship was still alive and well.
I remember when I gave birth to my daughter. Debbie and Dennis invited us over for lunch. She was making meatloaf. I noticed her tasting the raw seasoned meat and asked her how she could do that. Her response was” I’ve just always done that. That’s how I know it’s seasoned right.” I thought it was so funny. Typical Debbie!
Then we always promised to get together. But again life happened. Before I knew it my daughter was about 14 years old and I get a call from Brenda saying Debbie almost died and didn’t know how long she’d be with us.
Quinton, Kyle and I were already in New Braunfels and we dropped everything and headed to the hospital to see her.
Still beautiful without any makeup at all. I asked her why she even bothered because she was so beautiful without it. I came by a couple of days later to see her. She looked so frail compared to what she was when she was younger and healthy. Again we promised to keep in touch. Again I dropped the ball on that.
Life went on and my responsibilities grew in taking care of a teenager and aging mother, working, and trying to rehab wildlife.
Before I knew it the years slipped by. We moved to Port Lavaca…even further away.
I have so many regrets and I pray Debbie forgives me. I always meant well. I just wasn’t and still am not good about ” the follow through.” I hope she knows I love her and will miss knowing she won’t always be there if I need her. I won’t run into her in a store and get lost in catch up and reminiscing. I will miss you my dearest friend. Please wait for me. I’ll never forget you.
Love you my sister.
Debi Grudzinski

My heart goes out to your hole family I am so sorry for your lost

I knew Debbie as one of the most caring and genuinely loving CAREGivers for Home Instead Senior Care. All of her clients loved her and appreciated the genuine care she graciously gave them in their twilight years. There is a special place in heaven for God’s caregivers and Debbie will be at the highest place of honor, which she so richly deserves.

Heaven definitely gained an angel! Sweet soul! Tell Frances I said hi! Love, Robin Richter

My condolences to the Saur families. I’m sorry to hear about the untimely loss of dear Debra. Some Bible scriptures that have helped me during times of loss include Isaiah 26:19 and Psalm 37:28,29 which states in part: “Your dead ones will live…They will rise up”. And the righteous themselves will inherit the earth, and they will forever reside upon it”. Therefore the Bible promises that we may be reunited with our loved ones lost in death by means of an earthly resurrection. This is further confirmed by John 5:28,29 which says “Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out”. This is possible thanks to Jesus Christ’s ransom sacrifice. Thus we have a genuine hope of everlasting life in a world without wickedness or suffering. I hope that these scriptures will be of some comfort to you.

So sorry for your loss. It was really good that we got to catch up one last time on the river. Our prayers are with Dennis and the family. God needed her there for reasons we know not why nor can comprehend. God speed Debbie, you will be missed by all.

Doug and Cyndi Lepp

WILL MISS GOING DANCING WITH HER AND WILDMAN ON NEW YEARS EVERY YEAR . GOING TO MISS THE BEST POTATO SOUP SOUP I HAVE EVER EATEN !AND DON’T FORGET THAT SWEET RICE .SOME MANY GREAT MEMORIES. THANK YOU DEBBIE AND DENNIS FOR LETTING US BE APART OF YOUR FAMILY AND YOUR LIFE . OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU . YOU WILL ALWAYS HOLD A SPECIAL PLACE IN OUR HEARTS.