Deborah Claire Grose

Graveside services took place July 10th at Memorial Gardens, with family and friends in attendance.

She was born in Grand Junction, Colorado on April 15, 1951. Her first husband was Ersel E. Reid, Jr. They had two children and were later divorced. She was an excellent thoroughbred trainer and had a ranch to conduct such maneuvers on. In the mid ‘80s she would work at United Wholesale Grocers. The ‘90s would see her with work in real-estate, jewelry sales, and freelance writing.

Debbie would befriend everyone she met. She enjoyed and surrounded herself in the company of others, always encouraging people to be their true selves. Some of the organizations she belonged to were the United States Equestrian Team (USET), PEO Sisters, chapter DY, River City Singles, and the ASPCA. A favorite pastime was dancing to country and western music, and she would always be dressed appropriately.

Debbie is survived by her two sons, Aaron of Englewood, and Sean of Grand Junction; her three grandchildren, Landin, Mason and Daxten; and cousin, Trudi.

Preceding her in death were her husband, Richard E. Grose, who passed in 2000; mother, Dorothy C. Penberthy; father, Claud D. Smith, Jr.; step-mother, Ruth P. Smith; and brother, Randy Smith.

Memorial contributions may be made to HopeWest Hospice 3090 N. 12th Street, Unit B, Grand Junction, Colorado 81506 or www.hopewestco.org.