Deborah Ann Volland
July 27, 1957 ~ May 13, 2017
Deborah Ann Smith Volland passed away at the age of 59 on May 8, 2017, at her home. Debbie was born July 27, 1957, the daughter of T. Fielding and Helen P. Smith, in Columbus, Indiana. She was a member of First Christian Church in Columbus. Debbie attended Indiana University and graduated from Marian University with a degree in nursing. She worked at Columbus Regional Hospital and Cummins Engine Company. She had an amazing love for animals and was an accomplished equestrian. She was a member of the Indiana Quarter Horse Youth Team and represented Indiana at several national events with much success. She loved boating, scuba diving and camping. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 13, 2017, at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with Dan Wallace officiating. Following the service, she will be laid to rest next to her parents in Garland Brook Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. Saturday prior to the service. She is survived by her son, Patrick Volland of Columbus; brothers, Richard F. (Leslie) Smith of Columbus, Dean W. (Claudia) Smith of New Braunfels, Texas and Donald J. (Sue) Smith of Columbus; and a sister-in-law, Patty Smith of Plainfield, IN.
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Sadden by the loss. Thoughts and prayers to Debbie’s family.
Rest in peace sweet friend.
I was a neighbor of Deborah’s and so saddened of her passing. My heart is with her. We talked a few times in passing, a lovey Lady with a warm heart. I will miss seeing her. She’s in God’s loving arms and she’s young again with no pain. She will live on in your hearts lovingly. A beautiful Lady! Respectfully.. God Bless…
I was shocked and saddened to learn of Debbies tragic passing. Debbie was one of my former roommates back in the day. I have so many fun memories I shared with Debbie. We had lots of laughs that I will never forget. I regret to say I will not be able to make the calling or service due to my daughters graduation. My heart goes out to Debbies family. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. With heartfelt love and sympathy, Linda Hooker Davis
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Though I doubt anyone will see this as it is now over 4 years since Debbie’s death, I just learned of the tragic fire that took her life. I wish to extend my deepest condolences to Dick, Dean and Don and their families.
Debbie and I shared many crazy times that have left me with some of the best memories I have. Long nights out driving around in “Poncho Pinto”, summer parties that never seemed to end, our apartment on Central Avenue and all the fun we shared there. Somehow, between the two of us, we came up with the craziest things to do, and I will always cherish those times. She was so full of life and so much fun.
I wish you all peace and love,
Carol Snapp Sanford
Richland, WA