Deborah "Deb" Lynn (Brubaker) Stavast

Deborah (Deb) Lynn Stavast passed away with her husband and family by her side on September 20th, 2022. She was 68 years old. Deb was born January 11th, 1954, by Dave and Marilyn Brubaker in Ashland Ohio, and grew up on a farm.

Deb is survived by the love of her life James (Jim) D. Stavast. Together and best friends for 40 years, Jim and Deb met in 1982 in Grand Junction, CO. and married in 1987 in Las Vegas, NV. They spent several years living in Long Beach California and Durango Colorado before finally settling back in Grand Junction where they met.

Deb was happiest when she was camping in the great outdoors with her husband and children. She enjoyed hunting, fishing, hiking, and most of all, cooking. She was an amazing cook! She loved trying new recipes and modifying them to suite her family’s palate. Of course, there were always the family favorites that have become a tradition. She infused her love into every dish she prepared. Deb also loved animals, especially horses. She spent time training and doing trail rides with her horse named Madeline. She always had a dog or cat or both. She was the heart of the family, and an amazing Mom, Partner, and friend.

She is survived by her mother Marilyn Brubaker 88, her sister Linda Anderson 66, her 5 children, Sherri Payne 48, Nanci Holmes 46, Carri Piersall 44, Jarrett Stavast 35, and Mathew Stavast 29, as well as 2 grandchildren Aspen Piersall 26, and Tristan Piersall 23.

She is deeply loved and will be greatly missed.

A memorial service for Deborah will be held Sunday, September 25, 2022 at 10:00 AM at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary & Crematory, 2515 Patterson Rd., Grand Junction, Colorado 81505.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.callahan-edfast.com for the Stavast family.