Andy and
Debbie Upham
with their children Ryan and Megan
Debbie passed over into the Church Triumphant Sunday, May 18.
Andy’s blog of Debbie’s fight with cancer, and his continuing dealing with it, is http://docupham.blogspot.com/
Ways you can help the Upham
Family
Celebrate Debbie’s Life
You can send messages of comfort and thanksgiving to office@frontyardchurch.org and we will print them out for the Upham family.
The family asks that you make memorial gifts to Coyote Hill, www.coyotehill.com.
Volunteer at Coyote Hill
Andy is a social worker at Coyote Hill,
which is graciously providing him with time to be with Debbie and the children
You can help fill some of the “gap” by:
+ volunteering at Coyote Hill (call -- there are lots of ways to help!)
+ making a donation in memory of Debbie directly to Coyote Hill (monthly pledge or one time gift)
These gifts, because they are received by Coyote Hill (a not-for-profit organization)
and because they are not designated for a particular person to benefit, are considered tax-deductible by the IRS
www.coyotehill.com 573-874-0179 office@coyotehill.com
Be a Friend
Several persons have found their own ways to help the Uphams
which have included cleaning out flower beds at their home, planting new flowers,
running errands, providing play dates for the children,
calling to chat, visiting, sending cards and balloons --
all the “little things” that make up quality of life together!
Make a donation, and perhaps get a quilt in return
Alice Spurgeon and Dodie Rathke, quilters
Jennifer Burpo won the quilt at the June 22 drawing!
Wear a Wristband
The church has pink silicone wristbands that remind us to “Pray for Debbie”
A suggested donation is $5 for each, but you can always give more!
Please write your checks for wristbands, Guitar Hero competition, Quilt, and other donations payable to
According to IRS guidelines, these gifts are not considered tax-deductible
but they also do not create any tax liability for the Uphams when they receive these gifts of love!