
of Mountain Home, AR
April 16, 1979 - April 15, 2006
Debra Ann Fundyk, age 26, of Mountain Home, died Saturday, April 15, 2006. She was born April 16, 1979, in Alpine, Texas, to Daniel R. and Ann Marie Nelson Parke. On May 5, 2001, she married Jason Fundyk in Alpine, Texas. Mrs. Fundyk was a member of Jehovah's Witnesses, a minister and homemaker, and enjoyed fishing.
Survivors are: her husband: Jason Fundyk: of the home; a son: Gavin Alexander Fundyk: of the home; parents: Dan and Ann Marie Parke: Ft. Stockton, Texas; sister: Kelly Ann Parke: Ft. Stockton; grandfathers: David Parke, Sr.: Ft. Stockton; and George Nelson, Sr.: Aransas Pass, Texas; father-in-law and mother-in-law: Daniel A. and Karen Fundyk: Lakeview, Arkansas; and many other family and friends.
Private family graveside services will be in Baxter Memorial Gardens. A Memorial Service will be at 2:30 P.M. Saturday, April 22, 2006, in the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Mountain Home with Minister Cliff Prough officiating.
Roller Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

I am so sorry. I have been trying to get in touch since I came back....and now I find this. I am so sorry jason. I know this is far to late. And I know there is nothing I can say or do. I wish you the best. If you need to talk....like we used to..just email me. Scott

Dear Jason and Gavin, We thought of you both quite a bit in the month of April and even though you are still in our daily thoughts and prayers finding the right words to express our sorrow seems impossible at times. But hopefully time has been a blessing as it brings you one day closer to being with Debra again. In the meantime I'm certain watching Gavin grow and seeing her traits in him makes you all smile every single day. In the meantime we are always here for you if you need us and let us know if Gavin needs a playmate. Ethan loves playing with 'the boys!' Take care, Scott and Sheila and Ethan Floyd

Dear Jason, Gavin, Dan, Ann and Kelly, We just wanted to let you know we are still praying for you. You are constantly on our minds. We know Gavin has kept you busy and has made you laugh a time or two. So that's good! And think we are now one year closer to seeing Debra once again. With you in looking forward to that time, filled with laughter, joy and happiness, forever with our loved ones!!!! "The whole earth has come to rest, has become free of disturbance. People have become cheerful with joyful cries". ISAIAH 14:7 Love to you all, The Lerzo's


We were so sad to hear of the loss of Debra. We will remember her as a hospitable, sweet soul. We watched her grow up along with our own children in Texas. She was always happy and very spiritual minded. I could tell she made her parents very proud. It is hard to believe how fast our kids grew up. How proud they must be to know she was faithful to the very end. Having the hope of the resurrection is the only way to get through these hard times. Please know that your whole family is in our prayes... Love, Willie & Patsy Mosley

Dan and Ann, I am so sorry for your loss. Debra was always such a good person. She grew up with my daughter Jennifer. We always admired everything she did. What a positive and pure person she was. Heaven has another angel.

We were so deeply sorry to hear of your loss. There can be no words that would truly ease the pain of a sudden loss like this but if all the caring thoughts can help they are with you right now. You are in our Prayers Troy & Peggy Kuykendall

My heartfelt sympathies. May Jehovah's loving arms comfort you during this difficult time.

May Jehovah's loving embrace care for those of you who loved her until you see her soon & get to tell her all the exciting wonderful things Jehovah has done for us, including the resurrection.

Jason, I am sorry that I did not sign earlier. My most humble and sincere heartfelt condolences' to you. Jason, at least we have the truth and that we will all see her in the resurrection. Love to you and your mother & father, Georges H. Nelson Debra's Grandpa

We are saddened by the news of Debra’s passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Dear Jason, beautiful baby Gavin, Uncle Dan, Aunt Ann, Kelly, Poppi Dave and Fundyk Family: We have been reading everyone's thoughts here for over a week and we have been so touched by the outpouring of love. I could not bring myself to write until today. We are all so heartbroken by this loss. Words can not begin to describe how we are feeling right now. I wish I could be with you all to hold you and share with you the many wonderful memories we both have of Debra. Willie felt like she was his little sister growing up and you all have meant so much to his family. And for me, she was my "baby" cousin, always happy, full of life. I will forever cherish my most fond memories of the time she spent here in PA with us when I really got to know her best. I will always be so proud of her and the choices she made to serve Jehovah. Please know how much you are all loved and how very many prayers are being sent out in your behalf from so many people here who also loved Debra. I look forward with much longing and joy to the day when we can all be reunited as a family again.

Jason & Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May Jehovah be with you as you continue relying on him. Love Mike & Becky (Baker) Roberts


My heart and my prayers go out to you and your family.

To our dear Jason and all the Fundyk and Parke family, What a tragic loss that words can't express the sorrow we feel.We are so happy that you have Gavin to raise and all the love that he will get.He is SO beautiful!!! We are happy that we had the wonderful privledge of being in the same hall and knowing the two of you so well.Debra ALWAYS had a smile on her face.She loved our girls so much.She always took an interest in them.I have many memories of going out in service with Debra and learning so much from her.I was so comfortable with her at the doors.My daughter Chantel had the wonderful privledge of having a Bible study that Debra went with her on to help her.They formed a close bond.Something that Chantel will always cherish.We look forward to the day soon when we will see her again!! We can't wait to see that smiling face and be able to hug her. May Jehovah , the God of all comfort be with all the family and friends who love Debra so deeply. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you,Doug,Melissa,Chantel and Sydney Turner

With our sympathy.

my thought's, prayers and love go out to all of your family during this sad time.

Dear Dan, Ann, Kelly, and Jason. It had been many years since I had seen Debra. One memory that comes to mind is that of her riding her bike to our house to study the bible story book with Vanessa. Debra loved Jehovah and served him faithfully. I know that her son will bring you all lots of joy now ,but we know that Jehovah will reunite us all soon with the ones who have passed. You are in my heart and prayers. Psalms 18:2

To Dan and Ann Parke and Kelly, Jason and your sweet baby boy, Gavin, We want to express our deepest sympathy to all of Debra's family. Even though we didn't know Debra closely, we knew of her faithfulness and her joy for life, through our mutual friends, the Lerzo's and especially all that she meant to Cassandra and Kristina. Our words of comfort fall so very short however sincere they may be. The words of comfort that really count are the promises of our dear Father Jehovah, and our Redeemer, Jesus Christ. These have been given to us to strengthen and console our hearts on our darkest days. Remember Jesus words spoken to Martha shortly before he ressurected her brother Lazarus; "Jesus said to her, "I am the ressurection and the life. He that exercises faith in me, even though he dies will come to life." We know those are not mere words! (Joh. 11:25) Just as Jesus raised up his dear friend Lazarus and showed us a foregleam of the beautiful day when he will empty "all the memorial tombs" (Joh. 5:28,29), the day will come when this dear daughter, wife and mother will come to life again in the Paradise Earth. All of Debra's family know that she would tell you to cling to Jehovah's promises with everything you have, and these will carry you through the days ahead. May our dear God Jehovah, "the Father of tender mercies, and the God of all comfort", (2 Cor. 1:3) give you what you need each day to continue faithfully until this wicked world is over. We will keep all of you in our prayers. Christian Love, Art and Lois Tanner

We want to say to you Jason, Parke family & Fundyk family, we are so sorry for your great loss of Debra. She was a beautiful girl, inside & out, who loved our God Jehovah very deeply. The promised resurrection will come soon now as Jehovah has promised. We are all deeply grieved here, as so many others who have been touched by Debra & her loved ones. (As this website so aptly indicates.) Gavin will be proud of his mother when he is older because of all the good things he will be told about her by everyone. Jehovah loves all of you dearly & comforts you at this tragic time & will help you with Gavin as you continue to look to his Word & his organization for strength. Psalm 18:10 gives us ease at times hard to endure. Our thoughts & prayers from the heart to all of you. Marvin & Margaret

I've spent several days thinking of something to write, and I couldn't seem to think. But all I really wanted to say, was that I Iove Debra very much, she was a very good cousin to have, we were a lot alike. I am going to miss her everyday until the new system, and Mary greatly looks forward to meeting Debra soon. All our Love and prayers go out to Jason and Gavin, and to my Uncle Dan, Aunt Ann, Kelly, and Poppi Dave

We came through Debra's life while serving in the Odessa area. What a sweet sister she was, and will be again very soon. We send our warmest sympathies and prayers to the family. She'll soon here the voice of Jesus and come forth to a lovely paradise earth. May Jehovah's comfort support all of you and the arms of the friends give you strength.

Wishing you the peace and comfort that Jehovah gives in these difficult times

Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family. Class of '97

Dear Jason, Denise, Jeni and I send our love and concern for you and the family. There are no words that I could express to make you understand how much we care. Just know that you and your son are in our prayers. Jeff Zack

Parke and Fundyk families, I'm sorry I couldn't be with you today, but I heard the memorial service at Margaret Taylor's house. It was heartwarming to hear of Debra's fine legacy, and I was privileged to be a part of yours and Debra's life for all these years. I can't even imagine what you must be going through but just remember your Father, friends and "family" are always here for you with open arms. --Nellie

I will always remember the beautiful girl with the childlike demeanor, constantly happy, forever smiling. That memory I will hold in my heart until we meet again....

We wish to express our deepest sympathy to all. We will be in contact later.

I look forward to seeing you again. We all love you and we miss you.

I grew up in the same spiritual upbringing as Debra. Ann studied with me. I am sure Debra, although now asleep in death wants us all to continue faithfully in this system so that we can meet up with her in the paradise to come. She would want us to continue with the work of preaching and helping others like she did and meant so much to her. We have questions that race through our head such as "Why?". We know the answer- now our job is to share with others the hope with truths from the Bible as she did and devoted her life to. 1 Thessalonians 4:13 states: "Moreover,brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant concerning those who are sleeping in death; that you may not sorrow just as the rest also do who have no hope." May this scripture comfort you all. As for memories of Debra; there are so many, because she made every individual she met feel as though they were extra close to her. My children spent much time with her when she was young and they say she treated them like her own. She held them through meeting when I could not do it on my own, she changed their smelly diapers without being asked and without hesitation when she was 14, and helped my family so much. She was like my little sister. We know it is heartbearking because she was such a good "mom" to all children(called my Travis "her baby Travis") but soon she will hold us all again and as the last enemy-death- will never tear us apart again. With all our thoughts, prayers, and true christian love, The Hoyt Family, Rhonda,Dana,Travis,Luke and Brandie.

Dear family, We heard about your tragic loss and even though we dont know your family personally, we wanted to let you know you are in our thoughts and prayers. We look forward to the day we can meet her in the new system.

Jason, We are so sorry for your loss, we know that we as observers cannot imagine the pain you feel right now, but we trust that Jehovah and your son will help you along with all your brothers and sisters who are praying incessantly for you. Ron & Barbara Floyd

We are so sorry for your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers.

We cannot imagine the loss that you dear friends are going through. We are so sorry...With this tragic loss of Debra our hatred for Satan is fueled even more, but our (and no doubt your) appreciation for Jehovah and His beautiful provisions is made stronger. You are a matter of constant prayer for us and will continue to be.

I can still see Debra with Anthony in The Butterfly Zone, with all the beautiful butterflies landing on just as beautiful a young lady. She will be missed by so many. Love Aunt Janet & Uncle Tony

We are verry sorry for your loss. We just have to rely on the resurection hope and know soon Jehovah will take away all the sorrow and death.

We grieve with you and pray for you; but we rejoice in Debra's outstanding lifelong example in proving Satan, the causer of pain and death to be the gross liar he is.

Sorry to miss the service today Saturday. Jack gone to Memphis re: renovating Assembly Hall. Carole will read all your wonderful messages from your friends; in the online guestbook. With you in spirit. Love Jack & Carole

Our hearts were saddened to hear of your tragic loss.May the precious memories of Debra comfort you at this time. What a precious little boy you have to love and to hold. We join you and your family in yearning for the day when Jehovah will keep the promise he made of no pain , no death, no sorrow.May Jehovah keep you in his tender care.

Jason- My heart aches to hear of your tragic loss. I had not met Debra, but I am sure she was a wonderful person (and I see by her picture, also beautiful). Gavin- I hope to meet you someday. I am sure you will know that your mommy loved you very much. You and your daddy take comfort that someday soon you can be with her again. Karen, Dan, and Family- In this time of sorrow, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you ALL more than ever. The Parke Family- My deepest sympathy to your family as well.

Thinking of you all. Sorry we could not be there with you. That is a beautiful picture of her. She will be missed. All our love and prayers.

We are truly sorry for your loss. And at the same time we are happy for you to have a new baby in the family. We pray for all of you to get through this with Jehovah's help. We are sure that Gavin will remind you of all the fond memories you have of Debra until we all see her again in the resurrection.

My heart is sadden for your great lost, I know we all look forward to Jehovah's promise for a great reward. you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. With all my christian love!!

The short time Debra spent in Andrews gave us many cherished memories of her. We pray that Jehovah will strengthen you to endure this great loss.

Dearest ones, Some of you we do not know, and others we haven't seen in some time. We are so very saddened by the loss of your precious one. We just felt we had to tell you how sad we are for each and everyone in their own way. Though each of you suffer an indescribable pain, we want you to know our prayers are with you and soon Jesus will say ,"Debra, come on out!" With a commanding call. We pray for your continued strength until then. All our love, Cliff and April Hendricks

Dearest ones, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, though some of you we haven't met before and others it has been many years since we have seen you. We are deeply saddened for the loss you are all experiencing right now. We pray for Jehovah to continually strengthen you and get you all through this time until you all see your beloved one again. All our Christian love to each of you.

We are so sorry for your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Dan and Ann, Jehovah is our only hope and how we survive these days. Our hearts and prayers are with you and the sadness you are feeling is multiplied by all your friends and family right now. We all have to do what Jehovah wants us to now so we can be there to greet Debra in the near future.

I didn't know Debra very well, but my thought are with you. Debra and Karen came by my house on several different occasions doing their ministry work. I enjoyed speeking with them when they would come by. She was a very envolved person in her ministry. She will be missed so much. My deepest sympathy is with you. Love Renee Mounce

Jason, Gavin, Parkes and Fundyks: You are in my praryers and in my heart during this difficult time. With much love, Crystal

There are no words that can describe the sorrow that we feel at your loss of Debra. There is a passage in the "Draw Close to Jehovah" book that always brings me comfort. It says that in death we are in the safest place we could be, Jehovah's memory. To think of Debra as resting safely there and that she will so soon be brought back to us in a perfect world, these are the thoughts that carry us through each day. Soon we will have our families reunited again. Until then, know that you will stay in our thoughts and prayers. With all our love!

We are so saddened at your tragic loss. We got to know Debra as the sweet charming person she is on her trips to Denver City to visit Jamie.How could you not love her?May your faith in the resurrection hope sustain you all as well as your precious little son and grandson.

Dear Ann & family, Our hearts cry with yours! It cannot even be imagined what you are going through, but know many are praying for you and your family.

Dear Fundyk and Parke families, We will miss our dear Debra in the congregation so much. She brought such a kindness and sweet smile to our lives as well as being a spiritual woman. She had a wonderful sense of humor and was very down to earth. Children were drawn to her in a special way. We know she is now asleep in Jehovah's memory and we look to the day soon at hand to see her again to be reunited with her dear loved ones. May Jehovah the God of all comfort continue to support and encourage all of us.

We are deeply saddened to hear of Debra's death. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts during this time. Give Kelly Ann a hug for us. Your family has a special place in our hearts.

Dear Dan and Ann, I am so sorry for your loss. I no longer live in Alpine, but do check the online Avalanche. I know how special your Debra was to you. You are such wonderful people and have always been so kind to me and my sons. Know that I am thinking of you at this time.

We're so sorry for your loss. May Jehovah, "the God of all comfort," continue to strengthen and support you. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

My thoughts and prayers to all who read this. My heart goes out to you. I am so sorry.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. May God bless Debra's family and her precious baby.

Debra wil be missed and our tears join yours.. We wish we could comfort you more but our prayers will be with you..She loved God and would want you to draw close to Him. Love to all the family Sincerely your cousins...Janet & Scott

Debra , Sweet child you were one of my favorites. I hope your life here was a happy one and that you are now resting in the peace of Our Lord Jesus Christ.. We shared a few Great Minutes together and I loved every word you ever wrote to me . You will be sorely missed. Love always, Uncle Harold

DAN and ANN PARKE and the Parke family. It is difficult and confusing to learn of bad news and good news at the same time. We are so saddened and sorry for the loss of your precious daughter, but you will soon be comforted by the love of a new baby, your grandson. You are constantly in our thoughts and prayers.

Jason, Gavin, and Family, We are all deeply saddend by the loss of Debra. I will always think of her fondly. I am so thankful that I was able to know her. She was always willing to help with my children at the Kingdom Hall. I long for the day when we can all see her again and she will meet sweet little Gavin. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you as well as all of the friends who are missing Debra. Brooke Jeff Isaiah Kole Haley and Avary.

Our thoughts and prayers are with u and your family during this very difficult time

We are so sorry for your loss. We pray that you will find confort in the resurrection hope. Our prayers are with all of Debra's family and friends.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

We have probably not met Debra before, but have known her family and were deeply saddened to hear one of our dear sisters passed away, we hear of how faithful she was and look forward to getting to know her well in God's New System. Having suffered great loss ourselves, we will pray that Jehovah comfort your dear family. Christian love, Mike and Jacque Meche

Dear Jason and the Parke family: We were very saddened to hear of your loss during such a difficult time. We are certainly keeping you in our prayers for comfort and endurance. Please take comfort in Jesus' words at John 5:28,29 "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..." We can look forward with great anticipation to the very near future when we can have Debra with us again.

We 'weep with those that weep' during this sad time for the Fundyk and Parke families, friends and congregations. We also 'rejoice with those who rejoice' over the grand witness of faith that has been given and the beautiful son that has been born and the wonderful hope that lies ahead. We pray for the continued support that Jehovah supplies to his loyal ones until that time so near. Our hearts go out to all of you. Sending fellow-feeling and Christian love.

Our heartfelt love and sympathy is with all of you. We loved Debra very much and enjoyed the time she spent here in Andrews. She was a fine example for all of us. She was a credit to her parents and Jehovah. We look forward with you to seeing her again soon. You are in our prayers.

To the family of Debra: I only have good memories of Debra. I know that Jehovah does too. May he bless you with peace at this sad time, and joy in the future. May your new grandson bring you smiles and comfort.


Jason, We are deeply saddened by your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

We are soo sorry for your loss. We keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Dear Dan, Ann, Kelly and Dave, and Jason, I'm so grieved at Debra passing away at the moment of what I'm sure was her greatest joy in life, that of giving birth to a beautiful child. I hope the baby grows up to be full of life and joy that Debra has been. I hope all of you will remain strong and confident in Jehovah's restorative powers. Please stay strong. It has been a shock to me to hear this and I can't believe the pain you must be going through but I hope and pray that your grief will soon be replaced by the joy of seeing her again. I'm sorry I never got a chance to meet her husband, but I pray that Jehovah will give him the strength and the wisdom to take it from here.

In behalf of the West Plains, Mo Congregation: We feel as 1Corinthians 12:26 "And if one member suffers, all the other members suffer, with it; or if a member is glorified, all the other members rejoice with it. Jason and Family we rejoice with you that your son and grandson has been born. On the other hand we suffer with you in the loss of your dear wife and daughter and our dear sister.

We share in your grief.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please accept our deepest condolences. Roy and Julie Schmidt SPX Cooling Technologies


Dear Jason & Family: We are truly sad to hear this unfortunate news. We offer our deepest condolences and pray that God's blessings be of some comfort to you and your family in this time of need.

Our thoughts & prayers are with you - Phil 4:13 -

Dear Fundyk & Parke families, We are very sorry for your loss. We will never forget how Debra was such a pleasant, sweet sister who loved to laugh, have fun and enjoyed serving Jehovah. He will never forget her works either. May Jehovah, the God of all comfort , continue to be with you during this difficult time. Our prayers and much Christian Love to you all, Sean and Leah DuPont

May Jehovah keep his loving arms around you all. Remember that death is Jehovah's enemy too, and he has a yearning for his loyal ones to be brought back in the resurrection. His love is great and no doubt he knows the meaning of grief, so go to him, trust in him and he will show himself to you. With Christian Love Your sister Vicki Callahan

I am so sorry for you loss. I only knew Debra in passing. She was a few years behind me in School, but my mother taught Kelly Ann in Kindergarten. My thoughts a prayers are with you all in this very difficult time.

With deep sympathy and love we pray that Jehovah gives you peace of mind that excels all thoughts of grief until you are reunited with your dear daughter and wife Debra in paradise where you will NEVER have to feel such loss again, Only tears of joy will you see then.

My sweet,pretty & wonderful niece, You will be so missed, I loved your stories about your giagantic puppy dog, and what he ate that belong to the carpenter. I Will always love you. Your Great Aunt,( which thank you for not calling me that ) AUNT BARBARA

Jason, Gavin, and the Fundyks, I can not begin to tell you how pained your loss came to us all. The birth of a beautiful child is truely a blessing from Jehovah. You all know the scriptual hope and comfort that is provided for us all. Time and unforseen circumstances befall us all. But is sounds like Debra was a wonderful witness for Jehovah, and I know you as a family are releying on Him to sustain you. You have been and remain in our prayers. Remember Jehovah is near to those brokenhearted, and a heart crushed He does not dispise. All my love from your "sister and daughter" and agape love forever. JoAnna

Dear Jason, Dan, Ann, Kelly & little Gavin, We are from Matt & Casandra's congregation, and we just wanted you to know that your brothers and sisters here in Ct are thinking of you every day, and our prayers are that Jehovah God will wrap you in his loving arms and give you the comfort, and strength beyond what is normal to endure through your sadness and loss. We had the opportunity to meet Debra briefly last year, and even in that short time, we could see that she was a beautiful ,spiritual person. We will look forward to having the chance to get to know her better in the Paradise. Until then, our christian love and prayers will continue to be with you.

Dear Jason, Dan, Ann, Kelly & little Gavin, We are from Matt & Casandra's congregation, and we just wanted you to know that your brothers and sisters here in Ct are thinking of you every day, and our prayers are that Jehovah God will wrap you in his loving arms and give you the comfort, and strength beyond what is normal to endure through your sadness and loss. We had the opportunity to meet Debra briefly last year, and even in that short time, we could see that she was a beautiful ,spiritual person. We will look forward to having the chance to get to know her better in the Paradise. Until then, our christian love and prayers will continue to be with you.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.

Debra will be missed by many. I will miss the funny emails and surveys that she would send. She could make you smile no matter what bad of a mood you were in. My prayers are with you guys!

We are very sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our prayers and thoughts.

Dear Fundyk Family, My deepest sympathies are expressed at this time of loss. I feel your loss in the deepest place in my heart. Death is and enemy as the scriptures tell us and your loss of Debra at such a young age must come as a shock. I will certainly keep your family in my thoughts and prayers. May Jehovah be with you and sustain you. Heartfelt Love, Lynn Donovan (widow of Lee Donovan)

We love Debra and know that she will only sleep for a little while. John 5:28 & 29 tells us that "all those in the memorial tombs will here his voice and come out." She was such a caring person and always zealous for what was right. She used her life in service to her God, Jehovah. With you we look forward to the resurrection. She will be greatly missed.

It is hard to know how to cope with something that we were not made to have to cope with. May Jehovah keep each of you strong until our grand "family reunions" in the future. With you in praying for relief from this system of things, The Laws

I didn't really know Debra personally but I know a friend that knows her well and it's always sad when you hear the loss of someone, Jehovah has given us a preciouse gift and hope of the resurection and even though it's natrual to mourn and good for us to do so we are also happy knowing that Jehovah will never forget Dbra's faithfullness and strong desire and love for Jehovah God and her family and friends. Even though I didn't know her she was and is still my sister and I love her as my spirtual sister and her family as my spirtual family. Your all in my prayers... -Paul

To the Fundyk and Parke families: Mere words cannot express how sorry we were to hear of Deborah's death. She was a wonderful sister and we know that she will be again soon. She now lives in our memories and, more importantly, in Jehovah's. So until the time that we can welcome her back, we will grieve together and work to help support you in this difficult time. Be assured our prayers are with you all.

It is hard for me to even believe that Debra is no longer with us. Seems just the other day I got an email from her telling me how much the baby was growing. I have known Debra pretty much my whole life. I remember going to the Parke's house in Alpine many times and spending time with Debra playing games and going to her grandparents to see the animals. I know we all look forward to the time when we will see her again. Right now it is hard to think of life without her especially for you, the family. Remember in Luke8:52 how Jesus told the family that thier daughter was only sleeping. The same is true of Debra. The time when Jesus will awaken her is just around the corner. If there is anything we can do for any of you please let us know. You are in our prayers and our thoughts. All our love, Carolyn and Becky Barr

My brother, the thoughts and prayers of so many are with you.

Our hearts and prayers join with all your friends and family who have fond memories, warm sympathy, deep love, and certain faith that Debra will soon join us all in a happy embrace. In sympathy and love, MaryAnn, Coral, and Caleb Kawaja

Our deepest sympathy is with your family. Jehovah is "pained in his heart" to see such things happen to his faithful servants. We are pained at heart too. We share your loss and we are so sorry.

Dear Jason, Gavin, Ann , Dan , Kelley and Parke and Fundyk families. May Jehovah, "the father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort" ( 2 Corinthians 1:3,4) help you stay focused to the time soon at hand when you will have "precious" Debra (Psalms 116:15) to hug and hold forever in a world where the "former things" such as death and mourning "will be no more " (Revelation 21:4). Over the years, through Parke family functions we have seen Debra grow up to be a wonderful example of a Christian and so too have Jehovah and Jesus who "Yearn" to return her to you.(Job 14:14,15). May Jehovah bless you and keep you close to him.

Dear Dan, Ann, Kelly and families Our hearts ache with grief for your loss. We pray that Jehovah's love along with all the love from the whole association of your brothers will surround you and comfort you. You are not alone. Cling to the precious hope of life without end and endure through these dark days. Jehovah will reward Debra's integrity and yours. Soon, so soon, we will shed tears, not of grief, but of joy, when our dearest ones return. We send our heartfelt love to each one of you.

To:Parke and Fundyk Family Our hearts and prayers go out to you in this time of sorrow. It saddens us to know we lost a good faithful sister. I met Debra through Cassandra. I had a few good studies with her when Cassandra could'nt make it, and Debra was very nice and encouraging to me, and I can't believe she's no longer with us. May Jehovah's scriptures like the one found in Rev.21.4"And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither wil mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away." bring you some comfort. With Great Sympathy, From Andrews Con.Oscar and Eva Bueno

Accept our deepest feelings for your great loss. Such a sadness should be felt by no one. And yet a great burden has come to all who have know Debra. None know the loss more than you. So, as you endure, remember 1 peter 5:7 assures, that as you"throw all your anxiety upon him," he will sustain you "because he cares for you". With our upmost prayers and deep love, the Knight Family, Joe, Renee, Ryan, Chloe


to all the fundyk and park family, i'm so glad to have gotten to know debra, that loving smile she always had will be greatly missed ,but we have the hope to see her smile again,she was a loyal servant to jehovah,he hurts to see us go though all we go do , we will be greatly blessed, my prayers and thouhts are with you all. donna mcgowan

our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family. bill,bonnie,brandon,mason

With Sincere Sympathy to you and your families. I have known her Grandfather George Nelson since he moved to the Coast of Texas and am currently in his congregation in Aransas Pass. He is a very dear brother to all of us in the Congergation and I feel his loss is my loss. Since I can not be there to offer a helping hand, I hope you can except Jehovah's hand in place of mind. "For I, Jehovah your God, am grasping your right hand, the One saying to you, ‘Do not be afraid. I myself will help you.’ Isaiah 41:13 We have enjoyed seeing pictures of such a cute little man Gavin and grateful he survived and he will bring great joy at this time of sorrow. Great Christian Love, Betty Reininger

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May Jehovah strengthen and comfort you.

The time we have is precious. We hold onto every memory, until Jehovah our God makes time lost into untold reality. Until then we keep focused on the resurrection hope. With all our love, David and Connie Layne and family

Our sympathies are with you and your family during this time.

I never had the opportunity to know Debra since my mother married her Grandfather George Nelson that has been a wonderful addition to our family. I know that George was truly proud of her and her choices she had made in life serving Jehovah and finding a loving husband and was having his first great-grandbaby. I am feeling a lost in not getting to know her but look forward to meeting her in the new system of things. My caring thoughts and prayers are with you Jason and your new baby son Gavin and both of your family's at this difficult time.... May you find comfort in your memories and by leaning apond Jehovah at this time of distress. "They cried out, and Jehovah himself heard, And out of all their distresses he delivered them." Psalm 34:17

May Jehovah strengthen you each day until Debra is with you again. You are in our prayers and our thoughts everyday.

Dear Jason, Gavin, Dan and Ann Parke, and Dan and Karen Fundyk and all who knew Debra. Debra touched us all in our congregation here in Mountain Home and she was especially helpful in her ministry. She helped me so much with a Bible Study and her daughter. She was truly a blessing in this congregation and will be missed more than you know. May Jehovah strengthen you and comfort you in your sorrow and may we all look forward to the time when our enemy Death will be swallowed up forever and all those in Jehovah's memory will be set free. Jason, Debra gave you a wonderful gift in your new little son Gavin and we in the congregation look forward to getting to know him and remember Debra through him as well. We love and care for you all.

I am so grateful that I knew Debra and had so many great memories with her. That is something that is going to be very precious to me as time goes on. She was my only pioneer partner, and she taught me so much, especially how to have fun in service. Even until the end, she was a wonderful example of faith and integrity to Jehovah. I can't wait until the paradise when I can give her a hug, tell her how much I missed her and how beautiful her little boy is, and watch her do the "Debra Dance". May Jehovah's peace now be with Jason and Gavin, Ann, Dan, Kelly and everyone else who loved Debra so much and "just a little while longer...and the meek ones will possess the earth, and they will find their exquisite delight in the abundance of peace."

Mr. and Mrs Parks and Family, We are so sorry to hear about your loss. My and Meagan's thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Mark and Meagan Scott

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Doreen Tollett

You and your family are in our thoughts.


With great joy and saddness I think about our dear Debra. She was the best of friend...a very faithful servent of our God Jehovah. Faithful in every aspect of her life. Every day that passes is one day closer to seeing her happy smile again. Until then we will stick close and make sure that our beautiful Gavin knows what a wonderful woman his mother was and how much she did love him. Our prayers go out loud for you all...Jason, Gavin, Dan, Ann, and Kelly...we will pray for you every day. Every day until our prayers turn to a prayer of thanks to our God Jehovah for giving our Debra back.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow.

Our hearts go out to all of you, Satan tries so hard to destroy us all in different ways, but remember that we have the most powerful One of all on our side the Soverign of the Universe, Jehovah God. May He guide and protect you through this very difficult time, Knowing that soon this nightmare will be gone and the beautiful new sysytem will be here forever with all of our dear loved ones back with us and not having to worry about losing them again.Stay close by Jehovah and His holy spirit will be with you all. With all of our love Ertel Family.

Jason, Words can't express the way I feel right now. I take comfort in knowing that your strong faith and the love of your family will get you through this difficult time. Debra serves as an example to all of us in how we should live our lives. She spent her life in service to the True God and in service to her fellow man. "A name is better than good oil." What a wonderful name she left behind. What a wonderful spiritual heritage she left for your little son, about which he will undoubtedly know. May the God of all comfort provide comfort for you, the Fundyk, and Parke family. The Miller family is hurting for you. Your Brother, Taylor


Our prayers are with you and your family at this time of sadness. May Jehovah continue to be your stronghold.

Our love and prayer are with you.

Our sympathies go to the Fundyk family in this time of sorrow. It's such a comfort to know she is asleep and will soon wake to be reunited with her son, husband, and all those who loved her. All those in the Warren, Arkansas congregation send our love and support.

I was really sorry to hear about Debra. My sympathy and prayers are with the family.


Our prayers are with you and your family. We have known Debra since she was just a young kid. We are freinds with Dan and Ann Parke. Dan and Ann we are so sorry for your loss.

Jason, it has been a privilege to have known you since your birth and to see what joy you have brought to your parents. They are so proud of you and peasure it brought them for you to have found such a wonderful soul mate in Debra. Now, you and Debra have a produced a beautiful little boy and we know you will instill in him the same faith and love for Jehovah that your parents did for you. It is that wonderful gift they gave you that will sustain you at this time. Jehovah does groan to bring His creation back to life and knowing that He too feels pain because of Debra's death is a source of comfort to those of us who know Him and rely on Him for the ability to bear whatever this sytem brings upon us. Psalms 37 assures us it is just "a little while longer". What a wonderful time we will have welcoming back our loved ones! You are in our prayers and hearts.

Our prayers are with your family during this great loss. May Jehovah's holy spirit provide us with the strength needed to endure till we can hold our loved ones once again. Linda Duncan

to all the family: I know that i only know the parke's but my heart goes out to you all. our prayers and thoughts are with you during this most difficult time. we're truly sorry for your loss. Heidi Borgman-Hendricks

I am so, so sorry.

I would like to express my deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Debra Fundyk. I pray that Jehovah will sustain you thru this difficult time and help you to focus on the time when there will be no more tears and sorrow and death will be no more.

Words cannot express the sadness I feel in the loss of your beautiful young wife, daugher and sister. Please be assured that my deepest sympathy and prayers go out to all Debra's family and friends and may Jehovah sustain you through this difficult time.

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers and sincerest sympathy is with your family. May the Brothers and Jehovah's holy spirit help you through this time of loss.

Jason and family, We would like to take a moment to express our sorrow for your loss. Being part of Jehovah's earthly organization is one of the greatest privileges a human can have. Find joy and comfort in knowing that from all around the world your brothers and sisters are thinking and praying for you. There truly is no other organization like Jehovah's people. Having a strong spiritual family to support you in your time of grief is a wonderful thing. The same goes with your spiritual family. How refreshing and heart warming it is to see everyone holding onto the wonderful hope of the resurrection. May you continue to keep your eyes bright and look forward to the future with confidence.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time. Matt Arnold & Brandi Arnold (Moore) Alpine High School Class of 1997


Our deepest sympathies to your family. Georges is in our congregation and we share your grief and remember you in our prayers. I have a daughter about her age and a new granddaughter. I cannot imagine you loss. Only with Jehovah's help will you be able to bear it I'm sure Condolences, Terrie McCall

We are praying for the family. My The Lord Jesus bless you.

We're so sorry for your loss. We'll keep your family in our prayers.

We are holding you up in our prayers.

Jason, I never got to meet you personally but I felt I knew you because of who Debra was. She was always a serious little girl, she always knew what decision to make, she was always in harmony with Jehovah's guidelines. I will always remember her as a sweet, kind, patient, loving young lady. I never saw her not smiling. I know Kelly, Ann and Dan will miss her for now but soon we will all see her. Know that I will always keep you and little Gavin in my prayers so that we all can receive Debra when when she stands up again. My name is Susana Sanchez and I live in Ft. Stockton, TX.

Debra's Family, James wrote that we "are a mist appearing for a little while and then disappearing." The refreshing, gentle mist that was Debra will be greatly missed until the day when Gavin can say, "Good morning, Mommy. How was your nap?" With a heavy heart and many fond memories, Matt and Margaret

Jason, I am so sorry for your loss. Debra was such a sweet person. I know I only saw her during her visits at the clinic, but she always had that smile that I will not forget. You were always with her and such a support for her. Please know that all of us at the clinic are thinking and praying for you and your family. Please let us know if we can do anything for you.

May Jehovah continue to be with you through this most difficult time. Our prayers and thoughts remain with you .

Jason, I'm so sorry for your loss. There is nothing harder than losing someone you love, especially like this. You and your families are in my thoughts and prayers. And I know Debra is in Jehovah's memory and she will have the chance of living again in paradise. Your christian sister, Brenda

Words do no justice to the pain of loss you are feeling. Even knowing the hope the Bible holds out fails to fill the empty space that has been left in your lives and hearts. Take comfort in Gavin and knowing that Jehovah knows and understands the pain you are all in and that very soon you will see Debra again. My thoughts, love and prayers are with all of you.

Jason and family, Scott and I are so sad to hear of Debra. We thought fondly of you both and will cherish every moment of how happy and perfect you were for one another. The last time we spoke to Debra she told us that she had married a wonderful man and was living life to the fullest. We have such a wonderful promise to see our loved ones again and until that day comes you have endless friends and family members who love and support you and will help you in any way we can. Love, Scott and Sheila Floyd

Jason we are so sorry for your loss. I know this will be a hard time for a while. I was told you have a little boy. Our prayers are with you and all the family. If there is any thing we can do, please let us know. Love in Christ, Jimyy & Norma

MAY JEHOVAH'S HUGH ABILITY TO COMFORT YOU BE POURED OUT UPON YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES UNTIL THERE IS NO MORE SORROW. REMEMBER OUR BEAUTIFUL SISTER IS JUST IN THE SLEEPING CAR ON THE SAME TRAIN WE ARE ON HEADED FOR JEHOVAH"S NEW WORLD OF RIGHTEOUSNESS. OUR PRAYERS ARE MANY FOR YOU AND YOUR NEW ADDITION, GAVIN.

Dear Jason, along with the entire Park & Fudyk family, Our hearts go out to all of you at this time of sadness--we too shared in the grief when were heard the news. We have such fond memories of Debra and her family as we stayed in their home many times in serving the delightful congregation in Alpine, TX. It was our first circuit assignment (TX-36) & the Parks were among the many wonderful spiritual families that extended hospitality to us in our travels. We remember how patient Debra was with Kelly and in assisting her parents in so many ways as a young teenager at that time. In more recent years we were able to cross paths again as we met her and you Jason at the district convention in Little Rock 2 years ago, then got to see you folks again last year. Please all of you be assured of our thoughts of love, concern, & fellow-feeling toward you. Remember as much as you folks especially "yearn" to see Debra again in the joyous ressurection, that is but an imperfect reflection of how Jehovah YEARNS to bring her back.--Job 14:14, 15. In the meantime, may the many expressions noted to you here by some of your many friends firm up your faith and keep your hope bright for that new world when such tragedies will indeed be things of the past!

Jason and Family, Our loving God Jehovah is deeply concerned and you can be sure that he is keenly aware of any suffering as a family that you may be undergoing. At Psalm 34:15, 18 it reads: "The eyes of Jehovah are toward the righteous ones, and his ears are toward your cry for help. Jehovah is near to those that are broken at heart; and those who are curshed in spirit he saves." With our deepest love and tears we love all of you very much. Randy & Lori Cox Bob & Mary Cox

Jason and Family, Our loving God Jehovah is deeply concerned and you can be sure that he is keenly aware of any suffering as a family that you may be undergoing. At Psalm 34:15, 18 it reads: "The eyes of Jehovah are toward the righteous ones, and his ears are toward their cry for help. Jehovah is near to those that are broken at heart; and those who are curshed in spirit he saves." With our deepest love and tears we love all of you very much. Randy & Lori Cox Bob & Mary Cox

Jason and family, Always Know that you are in our everyday thoughts and prayers.My wife met your wife and had alot of wonderful compliments to pass on to me occasionally.I can only imagine the sorrow of your wife's displacement in your life,they are the backbone of the family and a helpful loving companion along life's pathway. God has a plan for her and your current family.Stay strong against life's battlesand you will be rewarded greatly at the time of closure as debra has been shown already. Jason,I did not get to meet debra's family but I'm sure they were wonderful and supporting individuals.If they were anything like you and your Immediate family that I have been greatly blessed to be a brief part of(work and association)then I know your loving wife and family are wonderful people. Take care of yourself,and your new addition to the family,you have been blessed in many ways alot of them unforeseen yet. Again,take care and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers always, Wayne & Jeanne Boothe

Jason...Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. The scriptures offer comfort at times like this; the resurrection hope is a promise from Jehovah; we look forward to the time when we'll welcome Debra back.

Dear Ann and Dan, My thoughts are with you and your family as you bear this heavy burden this system has put upon you. Only Jehovah can erase the pain you're enduring and will endure. Until then you have his love and comfort from the scriptures and the brothers and sisters. Each day will be a day closer to seeing Debra again but now without the fear of death. How happy we will all be to see our dead loved ones return heathy and happy! I live for that day. I'm sorry you have to suffer this loss as so many of us have. But know that this will only be temporary and Jehovah will give us the life we long for soon. Take comfort in knowing that we are very close to the end so it won't be much longer. I wish I could be there with you both. Love, Dee (Nichols) DeSanto

I didn't know Debra or any of the family. But I know her very wonderful grandfather George who is married to my best friend's mother. George was very excited about the great grandbaby coming & I talked with him on the phone & in person 3 times on Saturday morning waiting on news. Debra sounds like she had a lot of her grandpa's warmth & happiness & lovable personality that have made all of us love him so much. I'm sorry I didn't get to know her now but will look forward to meeting her in the paradise. And to see her reunited with her husband & son & family that loves her so much. My deepest sympathies are with all of you. Love from Heather Brock

Jason, I know your wife was a wonderful person because you are. You waited so long to find her, I hope your wait to hold her again is very short. My prayers are for you and your family. Isaiah 40:29-31 Love Chris Dobson

Jason, Our hearts are with you and your families. We also eagerly await our privilege to welcome back Debra in Jehovah’s new world. Patience is a hard thing to exercise sometimes when we are so anxious for the anticipated moment to come. Until then keep using your theocratic training to the full so we can do our part to accomplish this preaching work and usher in that much awaited paradise. We love you.

Jason, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I know the pain of losing a beloved spouse. My thoughts are with you & your family at this most difficult time.

There in nothing more difficult to accept than the death of a love one. Suddenly, someone who has been a part of your life is no longer there. We know that the happy memories of times you spent with this dear one will soon replace the sadness you feel at this time. May Jehovah sustain you and the resurrection hope be of great comfort to you. Our prayers are with you.

Jason, you have always been a spiritual giant and such an encouragement to others. Your strong relationship with Jehovah and His love for you will help you endure. Jehovah will cradle you in his bosom and comfort you. (Isaiah 40:11) The thoughts and prayers of your brothers and sisters in England are with you.

Our prayers are with you and your family.

Enemy death gives only a sting thanks to our Loving God Jehovah. May He prove to be the God Of All Comfort to you until He takes action to wipe all tears away.

LaDonna Knights parents--- Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your son. I know Jehovah will help you get through this.

Thank you for sharing the beautiful picture on this website. It reminds us of what a loving person Debra was and how that beautiful smile so often made others smile. May the days pass quickly until Jehovah brings your special loved one back to life on a paradise earth that will no longer feel the pain of death.

When I think about Debra I remember her wonderful laugh and smile and visiting her and Casandra in Texas. I am thankful that there are so many who loved her and have so many things to share with her beautiful son. Our tearful prayers are with all of you, knowing that Jehovah will give you the strength to keep enduring until Debra can kiss her little boy. All our love to Jason and Gavin.

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May Jehovah give you srength to endure.

Jason, our thoughts and prayers are for you and your son. We too, look forward to seeing Debra again in the Paradise. May Jehovah comfort you in your difficult time.

We share your sadness and grief; and, the joy Jesus will have in bringing Debra back to life again in the resurrection.

We share your sadness; and, the joy Jesus will have in bringing Debra back to life in the resurrection.

I hope you see one of those old naked men we always got at every door we went to together in paradise. Your life was wondeful and I'm glad to have known you.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. We know Jehovah will give you the strength and support that is so needed.

Though Debra and I never knew one another closely we shared a very good friend and we shard a very important belief in Jehovah God. My prayers are with you all as you endure this trial. Agape Love, Amanda Loyd

You are in Jehovah's loving hands and just as he promised in Psalms The righteous themselves will possess the earth, And they will reside forever upon it. You were such a joy and will be missed. Until we see each other again on the paradise earth. In that day you will be able to hold that beautiful boy that you gave life to. With my deepest sorrow Love Loretta Orson Andrews Congragation

May our Heavenly Father Jehovah give you strenght and comfort.

Ronnie Floyd's daughter--You're in our prayers.

Our dear sweet Debra is asleep in Jehovah's memory. And our hearts go out to you all. We can hardly await the time when we will see her once again, touch her hand, gaze into her eyes, hear her joyful jolly laugh, and watch her do her funny dance. A wonderful time awaits us all as when Jehovah fulfills his promise at Ps. 145: 16 which says "You are opening your hand, And satisfying the desire of every living thing". Our desire is to stay faithful to the end and be with our sweet loved ones as they are ressurected. What a grand time that will be. Until that time, my this scripture bring you comfort. Isaiah 41:10,13 says in part,"...I am grasping your right hand...Do not be afraid. I myself will help you." Jehovah will give you the strength you need to endure if you just grab tight hold of His hand and lean on Him. If I could say one thing to Debra right now it would be, "you did good sweetie, Gavin is BEAUTIFUL"! With much tears and sorrow, Tim and Jamie Lerzo