GAPR LOSES AN ANGEL 

DEBORAH STEVENSON OSSWALD, 54, died Sunday, January 13, 2008 after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. Memorial services were held at St. Mary's Catholic Church located at 155 Market Avenue on Wednesday, January 16 at 10 a.m. Debbie grew up in Salt Lake City with her loving parents, Bill and Mary Lee Stevenson, and four supportive siblings, Donald, Susan, Cynthia, and Richard. On October 11, 1986, she married the love of her life, Bob "Oz" Osswald. In her career, she was highly successful as the creative director in advertising at AutoZone; however, her passion was always animal rescue. She was at the forefront battling for abandoned, abused and neglected animals. As a major contributor to Guardian Angel Pet Rescue, she was the force behind their annual fundraising run working tirelessly for those four-legged friends who cannot speak for themselves. Debbie also felt passionately about the fight to cure breast cancer and participated annually in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. Whatever the endeavor, Debbie always brought tenacity and passion to what she did, often accomplishing what seemed impossible. Her strong character, sense of humor and caring nature defined who she was and who we all strive to be now that she is gone. In short, Debbie loved her husband dearly, often smiling and rolling her eyes when he made us all laugh. She also loved her friends and has always been the rock that kept us strong. The world is a better place because of Debbie Osswald, and we will all miss her. Oz wants to say a special thank you to the entire staff of the West Clinic for their love and compassion throughout Debbie's battle with cancer and a thank you to all at Germantown Methodist Hospital for their support in her final days. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to: Guardian Angel Pet Rescue, P.O. Box 280513, Memphis, TN 38168. 901-358-8700; www.guardianangelpetrescue.com.   Memorial Park Funeral Home 901-767-8930 www.memorialparkonline.com

Please take a moment to view the slideshow honoring  Debbie Osswald and all of the hard work she put into organizing the all 3 of the WET NOSE 5k's. She helped SO many animals. She truly was and is an angel. http://www.whitepeaks.net/debflash.html

Help us find Mandy!

Mandy escaped from her new home in Tipton County last month. She was last seen near Kelly Corner Rd and Hwy 14 (Austin Peay) south of Covington and east of Brighton running across a field dragging her leash behind her. Mandy was wearing a red collar with a Guardian Angel tag. If you see a dog who might be Mandy, please call the Guardian Angel Hotline at (901) 358-8700.