Deborah Sue Ray

Deborah Sue Ray; born Deborah Sue Allard on November 30, 1959. She was 60 years young when she was called to the kingdom of Heaven. She passed away November 24, 2020. She is survived by her husband Sam Ray, married on March 2, 2001, together they had their beloved Sofie. Along with her parents Eileen Wash and Allan Allard, her children Heather Cullen and Jason Gilmore. She has 8 grandchildren that adore her more than anything: Maddison, Kurtis, Cori, Kaelyn, Elijah, Gracie, Andrew and Josh, and a great granddaughter that is on the way. She is survived by her 4 siblings, Joe Headley, Patrick Allard, Jennifer Sievert and Penny Swanson along with numerous nieces, nephews, family members and friends that will miss her greatly.

Debbie loved living in Colorado as it gave her the opportunity to take advantage of the beautiful mountains and long drives with Sam. They loved to fish in the hills, go to the lake, ride the Harley and just explore the hills. When she wasn't enjoying the mountains, she was crocheting, crafting or adding shoes and purses to her collection. However, her favorite time spent was the time she spent with her grandchildren. Special Debbie loved spending time with her grandkids, having tea parties, spa days, watching movies and eating treats. Going to sporting events, taking them shopping, going for walks, taking them to the park... her grandkids, along with her Sofie made her world go round.

Debbie's presence will be forever missed, her infectious smile and personality will forever live on in our memories and hearts. Her graciousness, generosity and loving heart were just a few of the things that made Debbie so special.

Her Journey

Don't think of her as gone away

her journey's just begun,

life hold's so many facets

this earth is only one.

Just think of her as resting

from the sorrows and the tears

in a place of warmth and comfort

where there are no days or years.

Think how she must be wishing

that we could know today

how nothing but our sadness

can really pass away.

And think of her as living

in the hearts of those she touched

for nothing loved is ever lost

and she is loved so much.