Deborah Lucia Faggiani Robinson

1951-2004

Our beloved mother, grandmother, confidante and friend, age 53, passed away on Friday, September 17, 2004 in a scuba diving accident.

Debbie was born February 28, 1951 in Sheridan, WY to Robert and Mary Faggiani where the first of her many amazing accomplishments was achieved. Despite the school board outlawing skipping a grade, they made an exception for Debbie. She was also later given the opportunity to complete grades 9 thru 12 in only three years but declined.

She graduated East High School as a National Merit Scholar and was given two scholarships. One a full ride to the University of Utah for four years and the other she won in a bowling competition. She graduated from the University of Utah with honors and went on to medical school. Being one of only three women in her graduating class she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Utah College of Pharmacy and an M.D. degree from the University of Utah College of Medicine.

Debbie became a Board Certified specialist in Internal Medicine and began a private practice that lasted 24+ years. She became a leader in women's health issues and had special interest in chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia. She often lectured to public groups and was featured on radio, television and at the 1992 Governor's Conference. Among other achievements she served on the IHC Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, was President of the Salt Lake County Medical Society, a Trustee for the UMA from 1995-2004 and a Delegate to the AMA from 1997-2001.

Debbie was loved and adored by her patients with the reputation of being truly caring and compassionate about her work. She was well respected by her peers and colleagues and will truly be missed by the medical community.

Outside of her profession she had a passion for life. She loved vacationing with her daughters, enjoyed dancing, biking, hiking, bowling, and scuba diving. And was ecstatic about being a grandmother. She will always be loved and remembered by her peers, friends and family and will truly be deeply missed.

She is survived by her loving children, Sarah Robinson (25), Amelia (Jeremy) Slaughter (22), Kimberly Robinson (20), Rachel Robinson (15). She is also survived by her grandson Tyler Slaughter. She was preceded in death by her parents Robert Faggiani and Mary Dell Russell.

Funeral services for Debbie will be held on Friday September 24, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. at the Emigration 4th Ward, 680 E. Second Avenue. Friends may call Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the Holbrook Mortuary, 3251 S. 2300 E. Interment: Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park. Funeral Directors: The Holbrook Mortuary.