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Debra McClure
December 28, 2020
She was an amazing friend and co-worker for many years. One of the most intelligent people I have ever known. She had a capacity for empathy that had no bounds. She was kind, humble and a genuine humanitarian. Both my daughters came to know her at a very young age and she enjoyed their interactions. When Deb moved to California, she and I lost touch, unfortunately. I miss her and wish I had known, at the time, what she was going through. God Bless her and her family as well as friends!
Myra Gundermann
January 15, 2011
Deb...you were my best friend for years and then you branched out and did such wonderful things in the world!! So sorry we missed being a part of each others lives as we got older!! You were thought about soo often and loved even tho we weren't together. Love and miss you my good friend! Peace is now yours! Myra Pecora Gundermann
Candace Smith
January 14, 2011
Many many years ago you said to me, "let it be" and it will be good. I never forgot and have tried to live by that all these years. You were an important person to me in high school and I never forgot our long conversations and the wisdom you shared. Remember Deb.... All things must pass. I love you Deb and always will.
Deb McClure
January 10, 2011
I had the privilege of working with Deb in the ICU and Cath Lab at County Hospital. We came close to applying to the anesthesia program together, but, Deb's life quest took her in another direction. I've missed her sarcasm and razor wit on more than one occasion after she headed for the West coast. Wished her well but always hoped she would return. She "borrowed" my oldest daughter on occasion to attend "A Tuba Christmas" and I could not determine just who enjoyed the performance more. She had an "inner child" that reached out to other children. She was always so patient and caring. I think of her often and cannot help but smile, even laugh, over my memories. Deb was a rare individual and will be missed. My deepest sympathy to her family.
Sherie Eldredge
January 6, 2011
Deb-We mourned your departure from Milwaukee when you left for sunny California and now find ourselves mourning your departure once again. We have thought of you often over the years--whenever Don would pull out that ratty, old Green Bay Packer stocking cap you left behind, whenever we saw a red jeep go charging down the road, or came across a picture of you with Thomas, Don still thinks you make the best Egg Plant Parmesan ever!! You were an honorary member of the Eldredge family and each of us misses you dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time and you will always be in our hearts!!
Sherie, Don, and Thomas Eldredge
KC Brubaker
January 4, 2011
My favortie person on the planet! I will miss our no holds barred talks from A to Z till the wee hours of the morn. I will miss your laugh, mischievous smile, your kind eyes, and your lighting quick wit and razor tongue! I will miss you Deb.... I already do! You will be happy to know Deb that Farve sat out his last 2 games and will retire again! LOL!
I MISS AND LOVE YOU DEB!!
January 4, 2011
Deb you will be missed. You were an exceptionally brillant person, a dedicated nurse and researcher and a good friend.
Tony Hornung - Milwaukee, WI
January 3, 2011
"Excellent nurse and wonderful person. I will miss you!" Celeste Volcensek (Milwaukee, WI)
Jamie Baisden
January 3, 2011
Great nurse and great person. We will miss you!
January 3, 2011
Deb and I went waaaay back, to the ICU & CCU at County Hospital and later we worked in the NICU at Froedtert. She was smart (smarter than most of the docs we worked with), profane, funny and fearless. While some found her intimidating, beneath her frequently gruff exterior dwelt a marshmallow heart.Here's a typical Deb story. One PM she was sitting on the desk when a particularly persnickety nursing superivisor tapped Deb's rather ratty shoe (she always wore them til they fell apart)and remarked "Not exactly dress code". Deb's reply? "So....fire me". The supervisor turned and walked out. Porter - 1, management - zip. The last time I heard from her was right after her move to San Diego. She was working in a bakery frequented by celebrities and,while usually in the back baking, one day she was on the counter and sold a muffin to George Clooney. Porter my friend(we all called her Porter),they broke the mold and we will not see your like again.
pam curschmann
January 2, 2011
I had the pleasure of having Deb for a friend for many years when she lived and worked in Milwaukee. She was an awesome nurse who had a passion for further education to better serve her patient populations. She and my husband John shared a love of music. We often hear songs that were some of Debs favorites and John will say that's a Porter song. Deb was one of a kind! l will never forget her laugh! We know her passing will leave a big hole in your lives.
With deepest sympathy
John and Pam Curschmann
Bob Porter
December 30, 2010
Deb... My sister and one of my best friends, ya just can't get better then that. You have a large portion of my heart, and I will forever carry it with love.
Jeanne Brubaker
December 30, 2010
Thank you, beautiful, Deb, for being my sister. I will miss your humor, your music, your love of humanity, all the things that go to make a fabulous sister. I will hold you in my heart forever.
My Aunt Deb & I
Jamie Brubaker
December 30, 2010
Dear Aunt Deb,
Old Friend...You were a great inspiration to me to pursue my career, I love you for that. I have in my heart, the many memories we shared, the laughs, the music, the talks. I miss you & I love you ~ love, Jamie
DeeDee Brubaker-Toland
December 30, 2010
What an amazing aunt you were to me. Your memory lives in my heart. I am so blessed to have many laughing times with you. Love you, and I know you are in a better place.
Lisa ONeil
December 29, 2010
Your kind, generous, fiesty spirit will be greatly missed. My life is richer from having you in it.
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