Deborah Ann Schultz's Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Deborah Ann Schultz, age 68. Beloved Wife, Mother, Sister, Friend, and colleague. Deborah passed away peacefully at home on July 16th, 2023, with her husband Carl, and her two sons Jeremy and Jason, after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s, et al.
Deborah was preceded in death by her father, Richard Wayne Lawson and Mother Jane Marie Lawson along with her Grandmother Virginia Frances.
Deborah is survived by her husband Carl Schultz of 33 years. Sons Jeremy and Jason; Sister Michelle Hough and her daughter Jacqueline Mills; Brother David Lawson and his children, Ariana and Andrea Lawson.
Throughout her life, Deborah exemplified strength and determination by obtaining a College Education in her mid life and receiving an Associates Degree in Dental Hygiene at Pima Community College.
Deborah excelled in her profession as a Dental Hygienist, representing Arizona and Southern Arizona Dental Hygiene Society Liaison, as President and Secretary.
She was an invaluable and irreplaceable part of the dental community here in Tucson having served many years on faculty at Pima Community College Dental Hygiene Program not only as an Educator, but a Mentor to Pima Community College Dental Hygiene students.
She was an Alumni from the first graduating Dental Hygiene class at PCC (1993) and was the designer of the Dental Hygiene Graduating Pin, that exists to this day.
She was committed as a Tucson Community builder by actively coordinating and participating in community health services reaching out to the public and promoting a sense of community and belonging through the annual Dental Hope Fest.
Not only did she excel in her professional endeavors but also faced the challenges of Parkinson’s disease with unwavering courage.
Deborah was born on March 25th, 1955 to Richard and Jane Lawson in Marysville, Ohio. She moved to Tucson in the summer of 1969 where she attended Sunnyside High School and then Graduated from Cholla High School in 1973.
Deborah left her imprint on this world and will be greatly missed by all those that came in contact with her. God Blessed us with Deborah (or Debbie as some knew her and she lovingly known as Mrs. Schultz at PCC)
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in Deborah's name to Mayo Clinic Scottsdale or Parkinson Wellness Recovery
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