Photo courtesy of Swartz Funeral Home - Flint
Flint, Michigan
Jan 24, 1954 – Sep 7, 2023
SALIM, DEBORAH G. - Lovingly known as Deb, passed away surrounded by her family, at the age of 69 on September 7, 2023 at Hurley Medical Center after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at St. George Orthodox Church, 5191 Lennon Road, Flint, the Very Reverend Father Joseph Abud officiating, with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church.
Burial Evergreen Cemetery.
Visitation 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road. A Nurses Honor Guard will assemble at 7 p.m. Tuesday and a Triasagion Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday evening at the funeral home.
Deb was born in Flint, Michigan on January 24, 1954 to Frank and Mary Salim, who preceded her in death.
She graduated from Grand Blanc High School in 1972. She received a Diploma from Hurley School of Nursing in 1976 and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from the University of Michigan Flint in 1981.
Deb worked at Hurley Medical Center for 40 years in several specialties including orthopedics, the burn unit, and the pediatric and neonatal intensive care units, retiring in 2014.
She taught the Pediatric Advanced Life Support Program at Hurley for many years. Deb was an avid sports fan, and enjoyed playing softball, racquetball and golf.
She volunteered at St. George Orthodox Church and the Flint Soup Kitchen. Deb raised and cherished her four dogs, also known as her “kids” - Yorkies, Winston and Watson and Shih Tzus, Caden and Callie.
Deb is survived by her three sisters; Nancy (Michael) Silpoch, Linda (Matthew) Shadeed, and Sharon (Richard) Ballreich. She was a devoted aunt to Michelle (Joshua), Brian (Stephanie), Justin, Clayton (Nicole), Nicholas, Spencer, Jordan, Francesca, Connor, Gracyn, Brendan, Lauren, and Easton. She was also preceded in death by her dear friend “sister”, Marilyn Ames.
Deb’s family would like to thank the Hurley Medical staff and Dr. Basim Towfiq for her loving care.
In lieu of flowers, Deb requested that donations be made to St. George Orthodox Church School or Shriner’s Hospital for Children.
Read MoreSeptember 7, 2023—September 7, 2024
Today I am thinking of my dear cousin Deborah.
There is a beautiful song by Westlife—-I’ll See You Again.
Think of all my departed family members when I listen to this song.
Love you Deb!
Cousin Alberta
Alberta (Salim) Issaq
September 07, 2024 | MD | Family
Deborah was such a kind hearted neighbor. I will miss her smiles and us talking about our yards. Rest in our Heavenly Fathers arms.
Carolyn Butler
September 16, 2023 | Flushing, MI | Neighbor
To Deb’s family and friends:
I am so sorry for your loss. Deb was an outstanding nurse. She modeled excellence in patient care.
Rose Marie Sitko
September 13, 2023 | Fenton, MI | Acquaintance
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering Deb and your family today and always
Cindy Lemieux-Potter
September 13, 2023 | Owosso, MI
I’m sorry. We all loved Deb❤
Joan Hutchinson
September 11, 2023 | Oscoda, MI | Coworker
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Tonya Battle
September 11, 2023 | Flint, MI
Dear Salim Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Debbie at Hurley for several years. We always had a good relationship and she was a great nurse. I am so sorry that I will be missing her service and visitation, as I will be in Illinois helping my daughter. May the Lird comfort all of you. Blessings and prayers.
Julie Lazar Taylor RN Flint, Mi.
Julie Taylor
September 10, 2023 | Flint, MI | Coworker
I am heartbroken hearing this sad news
I was not aware of dear Deb being ill. My deepest condolences to her family. I met Deb first time during my first week of pediatric residency at Hurley. I was scheduled to be on call and work in PICU. Deb was one of the nurses that night. I never forget how she calmly, kindly she helped me taking care of a diabetic keto acidosis case. I was a fresh new intern without much experience. She was an amazing, knowledgeable, caring, talented, excellent...
Olga Onay
September 09, 2023 | Coworker
Deb was a wonderful nurse. I was always grateful when she was on duty with our patients. My condolences to her family
Laura Carravallah, MD
September 09, 2023 | Flint, MI | Coworker