Debra Lea Harbin (Christianson)

Debra Lea Harbin (Christianson), 60, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2025 at Holy Family Hospital in Spokane, Wash., due to complications from her ongoing battle with cancer. Her husband, Matt, was by her side as she left this world.

Debbie, as she was known, was active in her community through the Addy Grange and Washington state 4-H programs. She spent her life mentoring youth and teaching lifelong leadership skills for almost three decades. Debbie loved being with her family and spending time with her horses. Once the weather turned nice, Debbie could be found participating in local trail ride competitions with her friends. For the last 20 years, during the summer, she could be found at the local fairs, cheering on her children, leading youth, and eventually serving as horse superintendent at the NEWA Fair in Colville.

Debbie was born in Auburn, Wash., to Donald and Alice Christianson on February 5, 1965. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a strong woman who was passionate about being involved in her community. She held numerous jobs throughout her life serving her community through civic service. She worked for county law enforcement in King County, Wash.; Cochise County, Ariz.; and Stevens County, Wash. Debbie was a natural leader who wanted to make the world a better place.

Debbie was preceded in death by her parents, Don and Alice Christianson. She is survived by her sister, Kara (Joe) Davies, and niece, Katie, of Leavenworth, Wash.; her husband, Matt Harbin, Addy, Wash.; her daughter, Kristina (Gus), and granddaughters Alexandra, Kamryn, and Navianna of Minot, N.D.; her daughter, Heather (Marty), and grandchildren Ricky, Marley, and Rayland of Monroe, Wash.; and her son, Matthew Harbin, Addy.

A celebration of life will be held for Debbie on August 2, at the NEWA fair ground in Colville, Wash. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to local Pomona Granges, to support the programs Debbie so deeply believed in.