Deborah K. Stewart

Miss you- Had the best five years creating laughs and art with you!

Deb - I think about you so often. I had lunch with Ethan & Emily last week (pizza, of course). They are both thriving! They both remind me so much of you in different ways. We shared stories about how much you loved the bears in Simsbury. In March, I knew you would be there to welcome my dad with a big hug. I wish you were here to meet for coffee or lunch and light up my day with your smile. I love you and miss you. Jodee

A very special woman in my life- made me laugh, cry and scream out loud! Our friendship was cut too short by a recurring battle with cancer. I miss our time together more than anyone can imagine. She knew how to have fun and that is what I miss most. She taught me to relax and enjoy life while we were together. Miss you but I KNOW you are always there looking over us all!

It's been over a year since Debbie left us. I continue to miss her physical presence but have many memories and mementos that will have to do. The unveiling service was difficult for all of us -- shocking that the year had passed so quickly. Hard to see her name written in stone. It was comforting to share it with so many who loved her and especially good to be with Ed, Ethan, Emily, Herb, Karen and Larry. The yahrtzeit service and bench dedication was another marker of time. And the...

Although it has been a year, I still feel like Debbie is still on this earth because I can hear her voice on my cell phone messages. Recently, I had to get a new cell phone and I was most worried that I wouldn't be able to keep her messages but fortunately, they are still there.
It was so difficult at Debbie's unveiling. Just seeing her name on the monument made it truly final. It was wonderful to catch up with Ed, Emily and Ethan and they seem to be doing well.
Several years ago,...

It's been a year and holiday time has come round again. (Still) Hard to believe you have disappeared forever. I too, like Maggie, went into a cocoon and got lost inside for awhile. I lost a best friend- never will I replace what Debbie gave me in the short five years we were friends.
I changed my hair color so I wouldn't be red anymore. But after a year of mourning, I went as red as I could and it feels great to put the color back in my hair. Debbie, I hope you love it too! I am red again...

A year has gone since Debbie passed away. We unveiled her marker at the cemetary in Cincinnati last week. It was a sunny day and many friends and family members were on hand to say prayers with us.

Everyone misses Debbie and her unique style. It was a sad thing that Debbie developed breast cancer but she wore it as well as anyone possibly could. She willed herself to live with disease and she did live. When it was time to let go and end her suffering, she knew when.

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I think of you every day Debbie, it's nearly a year and I need to speak to you. I have not done a very good job here Debs, went a bit nuts and got lost in my own world, you know what I'm like, I need to stop thinking about me, see the world outside and take part in life. I'm sorry.
I often drive down roads in Simsbury, too fast of course, and remember me and you laughing our heads off at some ridiculous situation we had thought up... I did by the way, or predicting some awful naughtiness...

On Saturday, October 25th, I "Walked for the Cure" in Des Moines along with 24,499 Iowans raising over $500,000. Walking in memory of Debbie and Marlene was emotional, but also healing. I encourage everyone to participate in their local Susan G. Komen run or walk. The attached picture is in front of the capital building in Des Moines. Check out the gold dome.