Debra Lynn (Magathan) Goodyear, 56, died Sunday, July 14, 2013, at her home in Abilene. She was born August 8, 1956, at Herington, the daughter of John Vernon, Jr. and Kathyrn Julian (Hanschu) Magathan.
Ms. Goodyear was a homemaker; she also was a cook & a waitress for many years. She graduated from Herington High School with the class of 1974.
She married Michael Allen Goodyear on April 28, 1978, at Abilene; he preceded in death on February 7, 2009. She is preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her three (3) brothers: Larry Magathan (Tootie) of Marion, Bobby Magathan (Jan) of Herington, Dan Magathan (Luci) of The Villages, FL; son Eric Goodyear and grandchildren Lucas & Morgan and their mother Kris Pew; and her companion Mitchell Armstrong. She is also survived by 1 niece, 4 nephews, and 4 great nieces and nephews.
Memorials, in lieu of flowers, to assist the family with expenses; may be sent in care of the Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home & Crematory, Herington Chapel, 404 S. Broadway, Herington, KS 67449-3038.