Deborah “Debbie” Jean Paige-Sullivan, of Butte, MT passed away on Saturday, August 17th, 2019 surrounded by family and friends in her home. Debbie graduated from Butte Central High School in 1975. She then attended beauty school, and she loved to do hair for her friends and family. When her children were young, Debbie stayed home to take care of her kids, but later pursed her nursing degree through Montana Tech. Nursing became her true passion and she ended her career as a hospice nurse.
Debbie loved to spend time with her family, her friends, and she had her grandchildren whenever she could. She was known as grandma Debbie to all kids and loved to spoil them all.
She was preceded in death by her father Jake Sullivan; brothers Danny and Gary Sullivan; and stepfather Mick McGrath.
Debbie is survived by her mother Patricia McGrath; three children Elisha (Charlie) Keene of Layton UT, Ryan (Ruth) Sullivan of Warren MI, and Travis Paige of Butte MT; grandchildren: Shandon Keene, Aislynn Keene, Arianna Garcia, and Brynlee Mansell; sibling Mike Sullivan; uncle Frank Kochevar; numerous nieces and nephews; and her beloved dog Dixie.
A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, August 22nd at 3 PM at McQueen Athletic. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Frontier Home Health and Hospice, or a charity of your choice.
Please offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Deborah. Axelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been privileged to care for Deborah and her family.
Service Schedule
Celebration of Her Life
3:00 P.M.
Thursday August 22, 2019
McQueen Athletic Club
3250 Hecla St
Butte, Montana 59701
Service Schedule
Celebration of Her Life
3:00 P.M.
Thursday August 22, 2019
McQueen Athletic Club
3250 Hecla St
Butte, Montana 59701
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Bonnie Tenold says
Debbie was my niece but more like a sister, I looked up to her while growing up an even in adulthood I called her for guidance or just to BS. Sometimes I would call on football night just to bug her! She was always there for me. I will miss her more than words can say. Love you Deb.
Dave says
Debbie was an amazing mother, grandmother and friend. She will missed by so many. May God bless her and her family during this difficult time.
Georgia Callaghan says
Debbie was a friend, coworker, and a little bit of a troublemaker. She loved her children. She was always very proud of them. We shared a lot of laughs at work which occasionally got us into trouble. She loved being a nurse and was very caring. Sorry that I won’t be able to attend the memorial as we are out of state. Prayers to her family.
Nicole says
Debbie taught me everything that is important about being a nurse. She helped me return to the profession i love after i suffered through a tragedy that i thought would keep me from it forever. She loved the 9ers (but we can’t all be perfect) She made me love football, something my husband will always be thankful for. Her passing leaves a void that can’t be filled. Her life brought joy that can’t be measured.