1951 ~ 2014
Debra passed away May 30, 2014 after a brave, exhausting battle with a debilitating disease.
She was born April 7, 1951 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Jane and Eldon Story. She had one brother, Jon. She graduated from Hillcrest High School and attended the University of Utah. While on vacation in Hawaii met Eugene Bauman, they were later married in Salt Lake City. They were blessed with two sons, Jeff and Andy. Later divorced. She loved nursing and worked as a registered nurse for 30 years. She loved to travel, ski and snowmobile in the mountains, four-wheeling in the desert, camping and hiking with her family. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi and The Breakfast Club. She had many friends she loved and had good times with. She loved being with her family and her granddaughter was very special to her. She married John Stricklan, they were seperated.
Survivors: sons, Jeff (Michelle) and Andy (JoAnna); mother, Jane; brother, Jon; granddaughter, Oakley; nieces, nephews and dog, Emma.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Humane Society of Utah. Her wishes were to be cremated. Her family and friends will gather to remember and reminisce about Debra Saturday, June 7, 2014, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road, Taylorsville. There will be a graveside gathering following services, 1:00 p.m. at Elysian Burial Gardens, 1075 E. 4580 S., Murray.
Published in Salt Lake Tribune on June 5, 2014
Leann Shurtleff (Cordon)
Loved Debra! ALWAYS smiling, friendly and interested in everyone. She was a very special person and will be missed.
Janice Lund (Harris)
I loved your name, your smile, and your cute hair--always in place. Most of all, I loved how
friendly you were to everyone. May your family be comforted at this difficult time. Janice Lund Harris
Jacque Nicholls (McBride)
Deb and I grew up together. She lived just up the street from me. I remember playing dress-up and having fashion shows with her. She was such a beautiful person, friendly, cheerful and a delight to be around. The world will miss her sweet spirit. Rest in peace Deb. You are missed.
Robynn Lundevall (Urry)
Debbie and I were good friends as kids. She was always happy and had such a cute personality. I lost track of her over the years and was surprised and saddened by this news. My love to her family. The world won't be the same without her smile.
Candy Carlson-Smith
Debra was a loving and fun friend in high school. We lived close and had fun together. Full of Life and always smiling she was. She had a few wonderful girls slumber parties and we got into funny, however, mischievous events. One time Debra and I got up in the middle of night and filled a few girls bras (varying sizes) with water and choc chips and hung them across the freezer to make various size ice cubes for the next mornings breakfast chatty fun - she and I laughed and giggled all night waiting for the outcome of screams and disgusts (in fun) that morning ... we laughed the rest of our lives over that one and many more. She is loved and missed by many she has touched throughout her life! RIP dear Debra from my heart to your heart beyond, Candy Carlson
Bill Lines
Sorry to hear, Debra was a friend and classmate from elementary school on- She helped make school bearable, I think, if that was possible.
Rest in love and peace, Debra.
Terri Dinius (Hobbs)
I had Debra in several of my classes in high school, and although we never really connected as close friends she always had a smile or a warm word to offer. I am very sorry for the loss of a classmate and my prayers go out to her family and friends. May your grief be lightened by special memories of a beautiful woman, both in heart and spirit.Terri Hobbs
Betsy Arnold (Crook)
So sorry to read about the passing of another one of our classmates.Marilyn Miller (Cox)
I'm so glad we have this web site to help us keep track of our old friends. I thought Debra was such a beautiful person with a beautiful name too, and I bet she did not have any idea that so many people had such a high opinion of her, but I hope she can see it now. Marilyn
Lucinda Madsen (Craven)
I agree with the comments that have already been posted about Debra. I didn't know her personally, but she did always have a smile on her face for evereyone and was kind spirited. May God bless her for that.
Lucinda Madsen Craven