Deborah Noma Sadovich

Deborah Noma Gifford Sadovich, 43, of Rigby died Monday, October 26, 2009. She was born on March 28, 1966 in St. George, Utah, to Marlin Gifford and Dixie Flanigan Gifford. She attended Hurricane High School, and later received a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Brigham Young University-Idaho. On October 26, 1986, Deborah married Jason M. Sadovich in St. George Utah. The couple lived in Utah for their first eight years of marriage, and then moved to Idaho. They settled in Rigby with their daughter, Kimberly. Deborah worked as an accountant and piano teacher until her death, and enjoyed her work. Deborah loved to be with her family, and enjoyed music, camping, her religion, fishing, baking, and learning. She leaves behind a legacy of love and compassion, as well as an example of faith, determination, and joy that her family will remember for years to come. She is survived by her husband, Jason; her daughter, Kimberly; her brother, Greg; and her parents, Marlin and Dixie. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Kristin. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at the Rigby LDS 8th Ward, 364 N. 4100 East in Rigby. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday and from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Saturday, both at the church. Services are under the care of Eckersell Memorial Chapel in Rigby. Burial will be in the Rigby Pioneer Cemetery. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Deborah Sadovich Memorial Fund at any Zion’s Bank.