Gaston, Debbie

In memory of Debbie (Fike) Gaston, who passed away Wednesday morning April 7, 2021 from natural causes. Debbie is now at peace after long suffering from various health complications. Debbie is survived in, by, and through her ever-loving mother, 4 siblings, 3 children, and 3 grandchildren. Debbie is preceded in death by her father. Debbie was born Deborah Ann Fike in Mansfield, Ohio, to Patricia

and Larry Fike, December 28, 1959. At an early age, they moved to Waukegan, Illinois, where Debbie was raised with her siblings Kenny, Rodney, Cherie, and Kim. In 1978 Debbie graduated high school and mar

ried Paul Gaston. In 1981

Debbie graduated from the Southern Illinois University

Dental Hygiene Program,

which launched her career as a Registered Dental

Hygienist. Debbie and Paul moved to Grove City, Ohio,

where they raised their 3 children Matt, Kristen, and Alyssa. In later years, their family expanded with 3 grandchildren Melanie, Annabelle, and Autumn. Debbie loved her family deeply. She also cherished her various golden retreivers and other pets. Debbie had a warm heart for animals in need of a home. Debbie is loved and will be

missed. Our hearts ache

for the loss of Debbie and for the suffering she had in recent years. Now Debbie can rest and be at peace in the arms of the Lord. Debbie, we miss you and love you. Your loving family. Visitation Services will be Friday, April 16 from 2-4pm at Heart & Hope Funeral Home Hilltop in Columbus,

Ohio, with a brief service at 4pm. Private family graveside services will be held Saturday, June 26 at Warren Cemetery in Gurnee,

Illinois. In lieu of flowers,

donations can be made under Debbie’s name to Best Friends Animal Society.