Debra Syas

Debra Syas, 61, of Beatrice passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at her home. She was born in Omaha on June 20, 1964, to Robert and Sharon (Garner) Syas. Debra had a free-spirited soul. She had an unconditional love for animals, especially horses.

November 17, 2025Updated: December 17, 2025
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska

 

Debra Syas, 61, of Beatrice passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at her home. She was born in Omaha on June 20, 1964, to Robert and Sharon (Garner) Syas.  Debra had a free-spirited soul. She had an unconditional love for animals, especially horses. Her favorite song of all time was Wildfire. She enjoyed fishing and made no fuss about getting her hands dirty. She was true to herself. She had mental challenges but that didn't stop her from living life or getting an education as she made it to the 9th grade. She loved Jesus, her family, her sisters, Vicki and Linda, longtime boyfriend Jim of 23 years and his brother, Terry.

She is survived by her sisters, Vicki Herron, Linda Eckhoff; brother, Robert Syas Jr.; boyfriend, James Merritt of Beatrice. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Debra’s wishes were to be cremated with no services. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the family for future designation. www.foxfuneralhome.net  Arrangements entrusted to Fox Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Beatrice.

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