MIERA, DEBRA L., March 12, 1951 – August 8, 2008

POCATELLO – Debra L. Miera, 57, of Pocatello, ID passed away Friday, August 8, 2008 at a local hospital, after a long and very courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her entire family.

Debra was born March 12, 1951 in Brigham City, UT to Connie D. Jensen and Edwin C. Palmer. She was raised in Malad, ID.

She met her loving husband, Leroy F. Miera in 1971 and married in 1972. Together they had one child. They were married 36 years and recently renewed their vows August 6, 2008 through the Catholic Church by Father Enrique while on her death bed.

Debra worked as a teachers’ aide in Pocatello for many year. She also worked for the Health Dept. for 15 years until her retirement, due to health reasons. She was very active in volunteering at her daughter Janeal’s school (St. Anthony Holy Spirit) as well as for the church.

Debra loved and enjoyed her family, camping and fishing very much. She was a very caring and loving, compassionate person.

She is survived by her loving husband, Leroy F. Miera, Pocatello; one son, Jason (Christina) V. Miera, Boise; her adopted daughter, Janeal E. Miera, Pocatello; an adopted son, Patrick A., Tucson, NM; one grandson, Jessie Miera, Boise; five stepsons, Rick Lee Miera, Boise, Mike Lee Miera, Pocatello, Brian Lee Miera, Pocatello, John Marchinko, New Mexico, Leroy F. Miera, Jr.; one step daughter, Denise E. (Mike) Mirigian Miera, California; one brother, Craig E.C. Palmer; one sister, Sherri L. (Sal) Guerrero Azmaro, both of Pocatello; two nieces, Katrina M. (Paul) Holguin and Camille (Kenny) Palmer; one nephew, Johnny R. (Liz) Guerrero, all of Pocatello; 17 step grandkids; and numerous great-nieces and nephews. She was so loving she took in her son, Jason’s daughter, adopted her and raised her as her own.

Debra ws preceded in death by her mother, Connie D. Jensen, stepfather, Marvin R. Jensen, father, Edwin C. Palmer; and maternal and paternal grandparents.

A Catholic rosary service will be held August 14, 2008 at Downard Funeral Home, Pocatello.

A Mass of a Christian burial will be celebrated in the Holy Spirit Catholic Community, St. Anthony’s Chapel on August 15. Interment will be at Mountain View Cemetery.