Debi (Debora) Martin was born April 16, 1955 in The Dalles, Oregon to Alice Watkins and Joseph Curd, named Debora Arlene Curd. After Joseph's death, Cecil Hardin became her dad. He loved her, and respected her for her strength, work ethic and charisma. Debi was a strong willed, cheerful child with the inability to be still or quiet for long, but everyone still enjoyed her lovable personality. Debi enjoyed talking, and loved to make people laugh. She was a loyal, loving, and protective sister. She grew up in Tygh Valley, Oregon and went to high School at Wasco Union High (South Wasco). Debi was the surprise Prom Queen in 1974 voted because she was the "girl next door" a happy, lovable and nice person. She made and kept friends because she was a truly kind, loyal, and nice person.

She was blessed with having two wonderful children Jason Boustead and Leslie Rowe (Boustead). Jason was the person who could make her laugh and relieve her tension and give her support. Leslie was her BFF. Leslie listened and talked and took care of her. Her grandchildren Jacob, Aaron, Katie, Logan, Kai, and Anthony brought her joy! Debi also loved her sisters and cousins, aunts and uncles. People looked forward to connecting with Debi.

Debi's most difficult time in her life was the loss of her 3 ^rd child Elijah.

She was happily married to the love of her life Dennis Martin. They were a perfect couple. Debi felt loved and cared for, more than any other time of her life. They shared friendship, respect and love. Debi loved Dennis's children as her own Zach and Amber and their children were an important part of her life.

Debi had many hard times in her life but Dennis and her family made her life great!