

"IN ONE OF THE STARS, I SHALL BE LIVING.
IN ONE OF THEM I SHALL BE LAUGHING.
AND SO, IT WILL BE AS IF ALL THE STARS
WILL BE LAUGHING WHEN YOU LOOK AT
THE NIGHT SKY."
Antoine de Saint-Exupery
Obituary
~ LA Commercial Advertising Stylist & Producer,
Beloved Wife, Mother, and long-time Claremont resident, passed away unexpectedly on January 2nd, at the age of 58.
Deanna was a multi-talented Hair & Make-Up Artist, Stylist, and Set Designer, for Print, Catalog, & TV Advertising.
She is best known for working as a Producer on the award-winning ad campaigns for Harley Davidson & Marlboro.
She traveled to rugged locations in Alaska, Hawaii, Colorado & Montana in search of iconic landscapes, weathered cowboys,
and the perfect winding road.
Deanna painted life upon her face, a tapestry of joy & laughter.
With every step a vibrant hue, she danced through life, authentic and true.
With open arms, she held the world, a heart that loved unasked, fiercely devoted to family & friends.
Deanna was a radiant light, a vibrant flame, a life lived out loud. Her care and loving dedication to her family was unbound.
Though she has left us, forever her memory will remain.
Deanna’s legacy will continue to live on in the hearts of her surviving loved ones; husband Scott Rusch, children Ava & Vaughn, sister Bobbette Despard Parker, and many other dear friends & relatives.
A Celebration of Life event will be held sometime in the Spring.
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~ TO LIVE IN HEARTS WE LEAVE BEHIND IS NOT TO DIE
"That place in the heart that holds the measure of your history,
the joy and the grief, the laughter and the tears, the magic and the wonder;
all the ingredients that add up to the story of a life well lived".
Lilli Jolgren-Day, The Wonder of Ordinary Magic
~ I ONLY WANTED YOU
"They say memories are golden, well, maybe this is true.
I never wanted memories, I only wanted you.
A million times I needed you, a million times I cried.
If love alone could have saved you, you never would have died.
In life I loved you dearly, in death I love you still.
Inside my heart you hold a place, no one could ever fill.
If tears could build a stairway and heartache make a lane,
I’d walk the path to heaven, and bring you home again.
Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same.
But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again."
Vicky Holder
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MEMORIES NEED TO BE SHARED
A single life touches many hearts.
And together we gather to honor someone truly beloved.
As a special guest, friend, and family member, we welcome you to share
your Treasured Memories & Photos of Deanna on the Memory Wall.
Your words of encouragement, heartfelt stories, and images will forever be cherished!
We are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this difficult time. Deanna was such a wonderful person and will be sorely missed. Her smile was infectious and love for her family was always evident. She touched so many lives in her short time with us. We should hold our memories of her close to our hearts to bring comfort at this sad time.
Love,
Michael & Sally Shore
We are beyond heartbroken, and offer you our deepest sympathy and support. Deanna was a beautiful person inside and out. She had a fun-loving spirit, witty sense of humor, and loved you to the moon & back. We stand with you in this time of grief & sorrow.

She brought love, laughter, and light into my world, and was my lifelong friend. She’s the one who could finish my sentences, and knew what I was thinking without a word. We freely shared our hopes & dreams, secrets of love, loss, & heartbreak together. We knew each others story inside and out. Through good times & bad, we were there for one another, and remained loyal, and true. Deanna holds such a huge part of my heart. I will always cherish the memories we created together. Nothing can replace the love of a sister!
Spirit to spirit- heart to heart-sisters forever together & apart.

I enjoyed many visits with my Ca family and have many happy memories of those visits.
Everyone who met her loved her she will be missed.
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WE INVITE YOU TO MAKE A DONATION TO THE RUSCH FAMILY MEMORIAL FUND
Your generous donation will serve as a meaningful tribute, perpetuating the spirit of Deanna by helping to support Scott, Ava, & Vaughn through this emotionally trying time, with unexpected financial costs,
and upcoming college expenses.
The Rusch family is extremely grateful for all the support they've received from their
Family, Friends, Co-Workers, & Neighbors.
With Love and Gratitude,
Scott, Ava, & Vaughn
IN THE END, ALL YOU EVER WANT IS MORE TIME,
MORE TIME TO SAY I LOVE YOU, MORE TIME FOR HUGS,
MORE TIME FOR LAUGHTER, MORE TIME TO CREATE MEMORIES.