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Debra Badger, 51, passed away on Aug. 11, 2017. Debra was born Nov. 18, 1965, in North Adams, Massachusetts, to Alan Hohn Sr. and Jocelyn Rose Hohn. A lifelong Alaskan, consummate mother to all people, Debra was an excellent cook and loved a good barbeque with family and friends. She was a balance of force and beauty and lived her life fearlessly. Debra was compassionate and friendly making friends through experiences in her life.
She is survived by her children; Leah Cifello, Lisa Badger, Sonya Yoder and husband Justin Yoder; granddaughter, Riley Yoder; brothers; Alan Hohn, William Hohn, Robert Hohn; sister, Kathleen Hohn and numerous other family members. Debra will be deeply missed by all.
There will be a celebration of life Sept. 2, 2017 at 3 p.m. at the Moose Lodge in Palmer. A potluck will follow. The family requests any memorial contributions be made to AWAIC (Abused Women’s Aid In Crisis) www.awaic.org, 100 W. 13th Ave., Anchorage, Alaska 99501, 907-279-9581. *Violence kills 3 women a day.