Deborah J. Tollefson

Deborah Jane Tollefson, 59, of Missoula, passed away Saturday, Aug. 2, 2014, at Community Medical Center due to sudden illness.

She was born April 10, 1955, in Puyallup, Washington, to Wally and Eleanor Hagestad. She moved to Missoula as a small child. Debbie graduated from Sentinel High School in 1973. That same year she married Greg Tollefson. They had three children, Heather, Ryan and Nicole. They later divorced.

Debbie enjoyed crocheting, old TV shows, Paul McCartney, tending to her always beautiful flowers, spending time with and taking care of her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents and several aunts and uncles.

She leaves behind her daughter, Heather Adams, granddaughters Taylor and Camy and grandson Ari of Spokane; son, Ryan Tollefson of Missoula; daughter, Nicole Tollefson, fiancé Joe Murphy and their son Liam; a brother, Dan (Connie) Hagestad; four sisters, Carole Maier, Patti Superneau, Angel (Alvin) Brester and Collette (Doug) Irvine; and all who loved her.

Cremation has taken place. A celebration of her life and potluck for family, friends and all who knew her will be held 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, at Franklin Park.

Mommy and Grandma, We love you and miss you terribly! We lost you way too soon. Everything you did was done with love and was special for each of us. Making our soup just right when we're sick, kissing us goodnight our own special way, and never letting us forget how much you loved us.

You are at home and at peace. Our wonderful memories of the best Mommy ever will get us through until we are with you again.

Heather, Taylor, Camy, Ari, Ryan, Nicole, Joe, Liam and Mrs. Claws
Read Deborah Tollefson's Obituary and Guestbook on www.missoulafuneralhomes.com.