Debra Schaller

Debra Schaller, 62,

Minot, was carried by the

angels to her heavenly

home while in the loving

arms of her husband on

Sunday, July 5, 2020 in a

Minot nursing home.

Debra was born on Oc-

tober 9, 1957 in Tacoma,

WA to Clarence Edward

“Eddie” and Della

(Derheim) Neshem. She

spent her early years in

Tacoma, WA. In 1971, her

family relocated to a cattle

ranch near the communi-

ty of Hillside, AZ. Debra

attended school in

Prescott during their time

in Arizona. They moved

to Minot in 1974. Debra

graduated from Minot

High School in 1976.

Debra was united in

marriage to her one true

love Carl Schaller on

March 24, 2007 in Minot,

ND at the Church of God

of Prophecy in Minot.

They enjoyed thirteen

years of companionship

and commitment to each

other.

Debra was in service to

people throughout her

life. She was a waitress,

childcare provider, and

retail associate. She

worked twenty-three

years at Taco John’s

where she loved getting to

know the regulars. Debra

was a recipient of the

Minot Chamber of Com-

merce Eagle Award in the

area of customer service

on three separate occa-

sions for her dedication

and service to her custo-

mers. Many of her

customer’s came to visit

her during her time at

Trinity Homes.

Debra’s hobbies includ-ed crocheting,

jewelry-making, and rais-

ing birds. She was a

self-taught guitar player

and song writer. She

shared her talent as an ac-

tive member of Living

Waters Family Worship

Center, where she was

part of the worship team.

She also played guitar and

sang for the residents of

Maple View Memory Care

several times a month

during her active years.

Debra also was a talented

photographer who cap-

tured memories of gradua-

tions and wedding

ceremonies for family and

friends.

Debra was a true wom-

an of faith who touched

all who were blessed to

share in her life.

Debra is survived by:

her husband, Carl, Minot;

son, Nathan (Johnalyn)

Neshem, Cathedral City,

CA; father and mother,

Eddie and Della Neshem,

Minot, ND; sister, Brenda

(John) Lucas, Bradenton,

FL and Brother, Brian

(Annette Hensrud)

Neshem, Surrey, ND;

numerous nieces,

nephews and her best

friend, Phyllis (Gary)

Morvent-Ungerer.

She was preceded in

death by: her

grandparents, Ed and

Ruth Derheim and Bud

Neshem and Ruth Luond.

Funeral Service: Due to

COVID-19 concerns, a

private family service by

invitation will be held in

the Church of God of Pro-

phecy, Minot, ND.

Public Graveside Ser-

vice: 3:15 p.m. Friday,

July 10, 2020 at Sunset

Memorial Gardens, Minot.

Public Visitation:

Thursday, July 9, 2020

from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00

p.m. at the Thomas Fami-

ly Funeral Home, Minot.

The family appreciates

memorials given in

Debra’s name to the ND

Alzheimer’s Association.

Memories and con-

dolences can be shared at

www.thomasfamily

funeralhome.com.