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Deborah Joy Stevens

1951 - 2020

Deborah Joy Stevens obituary, 1951-2020, Phoenix, AZ

BORN

1951

DIED

2020

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Phoenix, Arizona

Deborah Stevens Obituary


DEBORAH JOY STEVENS
March 14, 1951 August 4th, 2020
Deborah Joy Stevens beloved daughter, sister, and aunt passed away in her sleep on August 4th, 2020. Debbie was a 1969 graduate of Alhambra High School in Phoenix. She attended Pikes Peak Community College where she received her Associate Degree for Risk and Safety Management in 1986.
She worked in the Phoenix area and played softball for the Phoenix Blues for several years before entering the U.S. Army in 1975. Soon after her duty with the U.S. Army at Fort Carson, Colorado, Debbie went to work for Springs Transit and retired after twenty-four years of service in 2003.
In retirement, Debbie continued to drive part-time for Ramblin Express in Colorado and Devine Transportation in Phoenix for several years. She spent summers in Colorado Springs, Colorado and Coos Bay, Oregon and winters in Phoenix, Arizona. She had a passion for fishing and excelled at it. Debbie was preceded in death by her father, Charles E. Jr. and mother, J. Francis Stevens. Debbie is survived by her brothers, Glen W. of Phoenix, Charles E. III (Jeanne) of Georgia and Fred D. Stevens (Debby) of Phoenix. She will be greatly missed by all of her nieces, nephews, friends and family.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, services will be limited to immediate family at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, in Phoenix. In Lieu of flowers family suggests donation to any Animal Rescue of your choice, in Debbie's memory. Please visit Debbie's website at www.almoore-grimshaw.com to share a memory or condolence.

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Published by The Gazette on Aug. 30, 2020.

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Cindy Hable

August 15, 2022

I met Debbie at the Broadmoor while we were driving. I told Debbie to expect a Bear and here he came. I did an interview with ABC news at the jet center and Debbie heard my voice on TV while she was in Oregon It freaked her out she always watched Good morning America. WE laughed about that when ever we saw each other!!! I really miss her....

Jenny Fuller

September 2, 2020

Debbie was one of my most favorite city bus drivers when I rode the buses. She even helped me to learn to drive when I first got my first vehicle. I will miss her dearly.

Cindy Hable

August 30, 2020

Debbie was a very special friend to me. Since her moving to Phoenix we spoke every weekend without fail. She loved my dogs and she was a very good pool player. She will be greatly missed in my life. R.I.P. Love Cindy.

August 25, 2020

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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