Debbie Denise Horner

beloved wife and mother, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2009. Debbie was born on June 1, 1961 to Lowell and Wonda Hammond in Caldwell, Idaho. Debbie graduated from High School in Twin Falls, Idaho and then went on to receive a major of Fine Arts - Graphic Design from Boise State University. Debbie began enchanting everyone she knew from a young age and could make a friend for life in minutes! Her social spirit carried over into everything she did and she had the unique ability to make those around her smile and laugh abundantly! Debbie met her husband Scott Horner in college and they married in 1983. In 1985 they moved to Bainbridge Island, Washington where Scott began working as an Architect. Scott and Debbie have owned and operated BIOS, LLC for twenty years which is a Planning, Design, and Construction Company specializing in nature center related facilities -aquariums, zoos and nature centers. Debbie brought to the company her keen financial savvy and talented graphic background. Debbie was also extremely creative as a watercolor painter and a talented illustrator. Boating, cooking and gardening were just a few of Debbie's other loves.With extreme sadness Debbie leaves behind her husband Scott and son Skylar Lee of Bainbridge Island, Parent in law's Max and Johnnie Horner of Kingston, brother Rick (Julie) Hammond of Twin Falls, Idaho, sister Danielle (Damon) Gardea of Lacey, WA, her grandmother Myrtle Hammond of Caldwell Idaho and numerous nieces and nephews. Debbie also leaves behind a full array of close friends who will also miss her vivacious spirit.At the request of the family a private service was held at Kiana Lodge on May 31, 2009. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Progressive Animal Welfare Society/PAWS, www.paws.org.