Deborah Zins, age 43, ofIsanti died April 2, 2012 after a 14 month battle with cancer. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, April 7th at Faith Lutheran Church in Isanti with Rev. Clifton Hanson officiating. A memorial visitation will be held from 4:00-8:00 P.M. Friday, April 6th at Strike Funeral Home – Isanti Chapel and also one hour prior to the service Saturday at the church. Memorials are suggested to Relay for Life, Cambridge-Isanti Dollars for Scholars, and the Isanti County Food Pantry.
Deborah Kathryn Zins was born April 28, 1968 in New Ulm, Minnesota to Thomas and Kathryn (Ballard) Lentz. She was raised in New Ulm and graduated from New Ulm High School in 1986. On May 23, 1987 Deb married Wayne Zins at United Church of Christ in New Ulm. They made their home in New Ulm until 1994 when they moved to Isanti. She worked as a tax accountant at Peter and Associates in Isanti and also as an office manager at North Metro Saw in Cambridge. Her most important job was being a homemaker and mom. She was a tremendous organizer and she enjoyed helping others. Deb also was a fabulous cook and she enjoyed gardening and yard work. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church.
Deb will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Wayne, daughter, MaryBeth, and son, Benjamin, all of Isanti; parents, Thomas and Kathryn Lentz of Stacy; sister, Linnea Lentz (Timothy Mattsson) of Stacy; grandmother, Edna Lentz of Timpson, Texas; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Donald and Sandra Zins of North Branch; brother-in-law, David (Amy) Zins and their children Joe and Sam of Mora; and by many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Wallace Lentz; and Edwin and Beth (Parsons) Ballard.
Wayne, Marybeth and Ben~
My deepest sympathies to all of you. Deb was one of the strongest, most couragous woman I have ever known and she was an inspiration to all of us. She will be missed!
Love you all!
Kari, Jim and family
I am so sorry for you loss. My prayers are with your family.
Dear Wayne, MaryBeth and Ben:
I am so sorry for the loss of such a beautiful, strong, kind and generous woman such as Debbie was. She not only inspired myself but also my family.
Debbie always tried to include “everyone in her life…” Always doing for others “before herself”.
She was the most precious niece, sister, and confidant that I ever had. When we would talk, even if things were down for either of us, we ended up laughing our heads off for over an hour on the phone. She always made the best of “any” situation.
I will sincerely miss her energy, her beauty, her kindness, sense of humor, and the generousity she shared with everyone. I believe this woman will never, ever be forgotten, she was truly an Angel in my eyes and my heart.
I Love You All.
Aunt Karen and Uncle Doug
my deepest sympathies for your loss.
You are in my thoughts and my prayers.
I am so sorry to hear of Debbie’s passing. She and I graduated together and hung out during those awkward elementary/junior high years. Debbie will always be remembered as an energetic, adventurous spirit. Your family is in my prayers.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Debbie, was an amazing person. There are few people who could light up a room with her smile, but Debbie could. For some reason last week I was thinking of her and Linnea driving that darn, loud Road Runner. And it brought a smile to my face.
Sandy, Don and Families
Although I never had the privilege of meeting Debbie, I felt I “knew” her, thru, Sandy and our many communications. I knew she was a VERY special Woman, and was Loved by many. You are all in my thoughts and prayers, as you process thru this most difficult time. My Sympathies to all who knew her.
Tom, Kathy and Linnea–
So sorry to hear about Debbie’s passing . . . made me think of those early Saturday mornings many years ago collecting maple syrup together at Reims Camp! While it never seems enough, we have to treasure the memories until we can be with them again someday . . . Dad has been gone 12 years already–just seems impossible that it could be that long already! Please know your family is in my thoughts and prayers–
Lisa
Wayne, Marybeth & Ben:
We are so sorry to hear of Deb’s passing. Our hearts ache for you but most important, you, are always in our prayers. Just let us know if you if you need anything at all we’re here to help. Gods peace and comfort to you all.- The Chinnock Family.
Wayne, Marybeth, Ben and Family,
Our deepest sympathies are felt for you in the loss of such an incredible woman. Anyone who knew her was truly lucky to have been touched by her energy, kindness and wonderful sense of humor. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. The Livingstons.