Debra Uran, age 70, of Naytahwaush, MN, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2022, at her home.

Debra Lorraine Tibbetts was born July 27, 1952, in White Earth, MN, the daughter of Burnham "BL" and Marian "Babe" (Sargent) Tibbetts.  Growing up, she attended elementary school in Naytahwaush and high school in Mahnomen, MN.  On December 15, 1972, Deb was united in marriage to Tom Uran Sr. and the couple was blessed with four boys.  After many years, the couple parted ways but remained friends and were able to spend all the holidays together with the grandkids as family.  Deb remained in the area and over the years she worked as an EMT, a teacher for Headstart and at Pinehurst Resort.  She was currently cooking for the kids and staff at the Naytahwaush Charter School, but it was more than a job as she truly adored all the children.  In addition to her job and family, Deb was lucky enough to share her love and companionship with her best friend, Tim Roy.  Together, they have made many wonderful memories over the past 37 years.

Strong, hardworking, protector, caring and yet feisty are all words to describe Deb.  She loved a good laugh and spending time with family and friends, especially all the grandkids.  Deb was a wonderful cook and she always looked forward to family get togethers where she could feed everyone!  In her younger years, Deb enjoyed outdoor activities like deer hunting and fishing.  More recently, her favorite pastimes included trying her luck at the slot machines, afternoon drives in the woods, feeding all the animals and watching the Vikings and Twins.  Deb was known not to pass up a rummage sale, especially when she was spending the day with Gumbo and the two of them set out for a fun filled day of activities.  Above all, time spent with Tim, family and friends was most precious to her as she loved them all.  Deb will be missed by so many but will live on in their hearts forever.

Deb is survived by her sons: Tom Jr. of Waubun, Jim (Anna) of Ogema, Curt (Danielle) of Mahnomen, and Doug (Lucy) of Rice Lake, MN; 27 grandchildren; her significant other, Tim Roy of Naytahwaush; brothers, Burnham "Bucky" (Mary) Tibbetts, Marvin "Moss" (Lynn) Tibbetts, and Bernard "Bimbo" (Bette) Tibbetts all of Naytahwaush; sister, Judy Tibbetts of Grand Portage, MN; sister-in-law, Carol Tibbetts of Naytahwaush; mother-in-law, Bernice Roy; brothers-in-law, Tom Roy and Steve Roy of Mahnomen; sister-in-law, Lori (Greg) Boyum also of Mahnomen; several nieces and nephews and best friend, Phyllis Wark.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters: Ella Vogel, Joyce Sheer, and infant, Carol Tibbetts; brother, Terry Tibbetts; and nephews, Marvin "Mossy" Tibbetts, Jr. and Matthew Tibbetts

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at the Naytahwaush Charter School, Naytahwaush, MN.  Time of Gathering will be held one hour prior to the service. Inurnment will be in Free Gospel Alliance Cemetery in Naytahwaush.

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