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Deborah H. Halvorson

September 27, 1951 - February 5, 2024

Deborah (Hand) Halvorson, 72, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024 at Life’s Journey Hospice Care in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Debbie and her twin brother, Steven, were born to Ivan and Dorothy (DeWald) Hand on September 27, 1951 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.  She earned a B.S. degree in Business from Iowa State University where she met her husband-to-be, Vance Halvorson. They were married March 31, 1973 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and lived in Naperville, Illinois for 38 years where they raised their two children: Chad Halvorson and Brooke (Halvorson) Myer.  After retiring, they relocated in 2015 to the Indianapolis area to be close to their children and grandchildren.

Debbie’s natural organizational and detail skills were the basis of her working career but her true joys were found in family. She enjoyed home decorating, vintage/thrift shopping, word puzzles and reading. Debbie considered her life achievements being life partner to Vance and devoted mother/grandmother.

She is survived by those she cherished most: husband, Vance; children, Chad Halvorson and Brooke Myer (husband Andrew); grandchildren, Layla and Madelyn Halvorson and Daphne Myer; brother, Steven Hand (wife Ruth) and sister, Julia Hay (husband Stephen). Her cremated remains will be interred in Naperville (IL) Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Dementia Society of America
(dementiasociety.org),  American Diabetes Association (diabetes.org), American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (aspca.org) and or Life’s Journey Hospice 10241 East County Road 100 N Indianapolis, IN 46234.

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Deborah (Hand) Halvorson, 72, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024 at Life’s Journey Hospice Care in Indianapolis, Indiana. Debbie and her twin brother, Steven, were born to Ivan and Dorothy (DeWald) Hand on September 27, 1951 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.  She earned a B.S. degree in Business from Iowa State University where she metContinue Reading

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Michael and Livia Kiser left a message on February 10, 2024:
Mary Kleifges left a message on February 10, 2024:
Debbie was truly an amazing person and a wonderful friend! She had a wild and crazy sense of humor. We shared so many wonderful good times together. I will miss my friend and her hilarious laugh. She will forever hold a special place in my heart. I loved her like a sister. Rest in peace my friend! Love Mary Kleifges
Cheryl Thompson left a message on February 9, 2024:
I am sending thoughts and prayers and deepest sympathies to all of Deborah's friends and family. She was a kind, loving beautiful soul and will be missed by so many people. I am so sorry for your loss.
Paul Porter left a message on February 7, 2024:
She was one of the most wonderfully kind people I’ve ever met. Our encounters were few, but her warmness and smile have been forever cemented in my memory. It’s not often you meet someone that treats you like their own child in the first encounter, so Deborah carried a special light, and it’s clear that she passed that down to her family. We’ll miss seeing you Mama Halvorson!
Dara left a message on February 7, 2024:
I’m so incredibly sorry for the loss of such a beautiful soul. I’m praying peace over you all in the coming days, weeks, and years. Debbie was always so kind and loving.
St. Pierre Family left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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