Debra Irick, nicknamed Momma Bear, born July 1, 1961, in San Jose, California, to parents Donald Anderson and Margaret Jack, passed August 18th, in Butte, Montana, with daughter, Krystal, by her side.
She was preceded in death by her parents and older brother, Alan.
She is survived by her daughters, Krystal Irick and Brandy Bettencourt, and older brother, Jack Anderson, and one grandchild and one great-grandchild, and many close friends and family.
Debra loved her animals, especially her rabbits, Stormie and JettyBear.
Debra loved to surf, and help others in need. She loved her horror movies, loved Elvis Presley and Journey, among many great artists. Her greatest passion was being a wonderful mom, daughter, and sister.
Please visit below to offer a condolence or share a memory.
Debbie DeVore says
Debbie was my first friend when my family moved from Ohio to California, although it was rocky at first. We had many ups and downs, but I loved my cousin through it all.
I even broke my foot when my dog and I went to protect her from her male friend.
You are at peace, Debbie, I love you.
Kimberlee says
You will be remembered always and forever we met in Mount Vernon Washington we were going through some ruff times but we got threw it.
Krystal irick says
My momma was just simply the best momma and friend I could ever ask for without a doubt she was always there for me and her rabbit Stormiebear and are cat Thumper Sue I’m gonna miss having are late night talks or staying up watching are scary movies and walking the golf courses to collect the golf balls the 3of us will miss you momma bear and love you always and forever love always your daughter Worm and Stormiebear and Thumper Sue
Debby says
I remember she was the happiest, when I sold her storimie bear and Krystal was very happy for her, my heart goes out to you Krystal. I hope you can keep all the animals,
Brandy Bettencourt says
My mother and I didn’t have much of a relationship I wish I could say that my memories of her were as they are for my sister Krystal but I can’t truth is I was scared to death of her I always thought her passing wouldn’t upset me but it does even though she never loved me I did and do love her or at least I loved the mom I wanted and needed her to be but wasn’t I pray with all my heart that God please forgives her and that where every she is now that she’s found what ever it is that she was searching for and momma I’m sorry I wasn’t the daughter you wanted But inspite of it all I am a good person and a good mom to my son and I’m going to be ok because God gave me my son and he gave me the love that I needed and ultimately he gave me my mark. Rest in peace mom love your daughter Brandy
Debbie Kay says
In remembrance of Debra Lynn Anderson Irick.
I knew Debbie pretty much her whole life. She was 5 years old & I was 8 back 54 years ago in Cambell, CA. our parents & older brothers were friends. As young girls we would spend time at each other houses. Debbie loved to come over & my mom would make her peanut butter and honey sandwiches. Her favorite! She always remembered that. Her & my mom shared the same birthday on July 1st. She loved my parents. We had shared alot of different experiences & time together . We would have a good time going to the beaches in Santa Cruz & my trip back to Montana. These were good memories. When she & her husband Ronnie at that time were cross country truck drivers they would visit me and my family when they would come to CA . Many years would pass by & lose contact but I would wonder about her & hoped she was doing good. 59 years here on earth 🌎 Now no more pain & sorrow!
Love always Debbie Kay!
Rest in peace Debbie!