Debra Joleen Stafford's Obituary
Debra Joleen Stafford went to be with the lord on June 11th, 2024. She was born on July 15th, 1953, in Fort Dodge, Iowa to Lyle and Joanne Klein.
Debra grew up in Polson, Montana on Flathead Lake. In 1975 she moved to Warren, Oregon. She went to school and got her cosmetology license and did hair for many years until she retired.
She met the love of her life Brad Stafford, and they married in 1992.
Debra enjoyed fishing with her husband Brad and friends, playing card games, but most of all trying to beat Brad at cribbage. She also enjoyed going to the coast and get togethers with the “Old Girls”.
Brad and Debra enjoyed many trips to Lake Billy Chinook with friends. They also enjoyed taking the grandchildren to Lake Billy Chinook, trips to visit her parents in Montana and Disneyland.
Brad and Debra lived in Scappoose, Oregon for 26 years before retiring in 2018 and buying their dream home on the Columbia River in Prescott, Oregon.
Debra is survived by her husband Brad, and three kids, Alyssia Lokken, Joshua Orr, Linda Beth Horn, and two sons in laws. She had several granddaughters and great grandchildren.
Debra was a wonderful wife, mother, sister, and aunt, but most of all she was the best “Nana”. She was dearly loved by her family and friends.
She passed at St. John’s Peace Health Medical Center in Longview, Washington. She is preceded in death by her parents.
Debra’s memorial service will be held Friday June 21st, 2024, at the Warren Baptist Church at 11:00 am. There will be a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. John’s Medical Center.
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