Debra (Trostad) Stevens
Debra (Trostad) Stevens, 65, of Fargo, ND died on August 30, 2018 after a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer.
Debra was born on November 28, 1952 in McVille, ND. She was the second of seven children born to Leonard and Carole Trostad. Debra attended school at Cooperstown High School and graduated in 1971.
She then attended New York Hairstyling Academy in Fargo, ND. She worked as a hairdresser in Cooperstown, ND for a short time. She lived in several places in Texas and around ND before settling in the Fargo area.
Debra enjoyed shopping, fashion, decorating, flower arranging, and travel; as well as spending time with family and friends. Her favorite food group was chocolate, she loved the Red Hat Ladies Society, and she had a growing collection of pink flamingoes and frogs.
Debra was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Donna Mae; and brother, Glenn.
Debra is survived by her sisters Mary Thomas, Diane Bearfield, Laura Trostad, and Carolyn Trostad; nieces Kathy Weisenburger, Johana Bearfield, Michaela Bearfield, Marseha Stoops, Amber Frohlich, and Angelica Frolich; nephews Kenny Thomas, Jonathan Trostad, Daniel Bearfield, and Elisha Bearfield; great-nieces Amanda Bolton, and Reyna Trostad and Aubrey Stoops; great-nephew Devon Trostad; and great-great-niece Harley Bolton; as well as many other extended family members.
Visitation for Debra will be held on September 8th from 2-4pm at Boulger Funeral Home in Fargo, ND.
Burial will be at West Prairie Cemetery, Binford, ND.
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I always loved visiting with Deb. She always brought a smile to my face even on a bad day and always there for me love you Deb
Another great neighbor I have lost as well as a good friend. Sad to see, but good no more suffering. You was a great friend that will be missed. Love Kathy and Thomas
You were an amazing sister. I’m going to miss you. You will always be in my heart. Rest in peace.
My sympathy to Debs family. She and I attended NEW YORK HAIRSTYLING at the same time, in 1971-1972, she from Cooperstown and me from Wahpeton. We always had fun and lots of laughs! REST IN PEACE, friend!
Deb we are going to miss you but you will always be in our hearts. You fought a strong courageous battle; never giving up. I’m so glad, Mom, Jane and I were able to see and visit with you in July. Whenever I see “Flamingos and Frogs” I will be remind of you and your loving heart. God has you in His loving arms now. Love you forever!
I haven’t been back to Cooperstown much since graduation; but I remember so many good things about Debbie, from high school. She was always so energetic, fun, ready to be a friend, and especially, I remember that great contagious smile. My condolences certainly go to her family and friends; and in this sadness, it is a wonderful thing to be able to have no more pain.
It was a pleasure to know Deb. We hope her fight with cancer has given way to surrender and peace, that her suffering has ceased and she is now with the Good Lord.
My sympathy to Debbie’s family. I too went to beautician school with her. Lots of laughs and good times.
Dear Family of Deb,
So sorry to hear of her passing. I knew her as a classmate and friend through the years.
The years that she lived in Kindred, we enjoyed chocolates and good visits.
I will remember her smile and her thoughtful ways.
May God Bless you and give you peace during this difficult time.
In Sympathy and Love,
Linda Haugen (Thompson)
Our sympathy to all the family,she fought a tough battle with cancer but will forever be in our memory. RIP Debra
I think of you often, remembering our FaceTime chats and phone calls. I miss you and love you, cousin Deb! I’m so glad we had a chance to see you in July and hug give each other hugs! I’m going to put a Frog and Flamingo in my garden in your memory. Im so glad you’re not in pain anymore. ❤️😘 Love always…
My deepest sympathies to her family.