Debora Basira Goldstein

It is timely that we are reminded of Debora's passing. Recently the NEFP (Food Bank) has reopened with more volunteer help. Our friend Mary Ann and I signed up to assist again, with a more outdoor approach to distributing food. We used to be the "Three Musketeers" volunteering every Tues friends. Once in a while we would treat ourselves to a pizza dinner afterwards. Debora will be always remembered as a positive, kind, caring, friend; she came to the FB on her bike or bus, rain or shine. We...

Debora was a gentle soul, kind and with a smile that lit up her being.
I worked with her in her hospice volunteering. Debora was dedicated to her patients, extremely reliable and always worked to strive to do "better"- I would remind her that just being herself was the best she could give them.

My heart is full of memories - I'm glad I met Debora as our paths crossed on life's journey.

I volunteered with Debora at the NE Emergency Food Pantry for several years. Debora referred to us, and our friend Mary Ann, as the Three Musketeers. Debora was always the cheerful, not complaining, calm in any situation, one. She rode her bike in all kinds of weather or took the bus. Aside from her traveling adventures, she could always be counted on. She loved sharing her pictures from her trips, and her love of the experiences showed. She was devoted to her work with Hospice and often took...

Basira was a kind, smart, soft spoken friend. She loved being a nurse, and loved her retirement. She has been a member of our Portland Sufi community for many years.

Basira will be sorely missed and not forgotten!