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Debra Bleken Obituary

Debra Jean Bleken

Debra Jean Bleken was born July 27, 1964 in Butte, Montana to Veronica Garrett and Art Bleken. We lost her unexpectedly at her home on June 10, 2021.

Debbie was loyal, kind and fiercely devoted to her family and friends who she put above all else. She was a waitress for many years and worked hard all her life, making an impact on many of those around her. She found happiness from the ocean shores to the peaks of beautiful mountains, but most of all, she found happiness in her two boys. She loved them fully, equally, and without condition. The world will not be as bright without her and she will be missed very much. May she find peace in the arms of her fellow angels.

Debbie is survived by her sons, Shane and Justin Sandlie, their father Frank Sandlie, her brothers Dan and Dave Bleken, her sisters-in-law Dorothy and Debbie Bleken, her mother Veronica Garrett, her aunt Delores Stevenson, her aunt/uncle Gail and Vern Bleken, her uncle Merle Gagnon and many cousins.

Debbie was preceded in death by her dad, Art Bleken, her step-dad Al Garrett, her uncle John Stevenson, her aunt Bev Gagnon, her grandmother Isabelle Fischer, and grandmother/grandfather Verna and Orvin Bleken.

If love could have saved you, you would have lived forever...

Published by Billings Gazette on Jun. 15, 2021.
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My deepest condolences to Debra´s family! We are deeply saddened. We just found out about her passing a few days ago when we ate at the Emporium. Debra was the best waitress!!! Every time we stayed at the Western Executive, the next mornings we were so eager to get her table! I remember asking her if she had Facebook to keep in contact better. She laughed saying no. She always remembered us every time we saw her. She watched my kids grow up! Always asking us how we were! We considered her as family! Again, we are so sorry!!! Will always remember her kindness and work ethic!! Rest In Peace Debra

Kristen Tommerup

Work

December 18, 2022

I was just informed of Debbie's passing. I was shocked. I worked with her years ago at Henry's Safety Supply. She was always smiling and a pleasure to work with. I also saw her at the Emporium. Even though our paths didn't cross much after Henry's, I am still feeling the loss and sadness. She was a ray of sunshine.

Sheila Nelson

Work

June 23, 2022

So sorry to hear about Debbie's passing. Prayers to all of you.

Nita Smith

Friend

June 20, 2021

My thoughts & prayers to Gail and Vern Bleken, Merle Gagnon and all of Debra's family & friends. May her memories hold dear in your hearts.

Janice Muniz (Sparky's Garage )

Janice Muniz

June 18, 2021

I knew Debbie from when we worked together at Henry's Safety Supply/Strategic Dist/Safetymaster. She was such a pleasant person to be around. I have thought of her frequently over the years, wondering where she was and what she was doing. I know she is in a better place, but I am feeling the loss.

Leah Ostermiller Bomgardner

Friend

June 17, 2021

We are thinking of you all at this trying time. We love you all.

Jerri Doyle

Family

June 16, 2021

Knew Debbie from Western Emporium...what a wonderful lady she was. Always saw her with a smile when she said "Hello". She will be greatly missed.

Joyce Lackman

June 16, 2021

Our hearts are broken. We will pray for all the family during this difficult. RiP Debbie.

Joe and vicki Stevenson

Family

June 15, 2021

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