Debra Stewart Johnson
Jul 28th 1953 - Sep 25th 2005
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Joe
February 25th 2008
I miss your laugh! I offer a substantial reward for any media that can sate me. Heh. I write this because I can see through wiser and older eyes that you wern't just mine. We all miss you.
love, all those grey hairs.
Joe
Traci
September 26th 2006
Still remembering you and thankful for your sharing. You're always in my thoughts and prayers.
Keep the cribbage board busy and the people laughing.
Traci
Chuck McHenry
August 7th 2006
I only knew Debra briefly when we attended a construction course together in 2001. She was a top level construction specialist and provided me with a wealth of material to assist me with my training responsibilities. I found out about her death when I attended another training course recently and asked one of her co-workers in Michigan about her. My deepest sympathies go out to the family.
DonBarnes
November 3rd 2005
Thanks Debra, for 'mentoring' me in the construction safety industry. You're surely missed.
val johnson
October 16th 2005
we will miss you dear friend
Denise Martin
October 7th 2005
I only knew Debra for a few short years, but a more wonderful woman, I haven't met. She had a unique ability to make a perfect stranger feel like they had been close friends for years. Always a happy person to be around, I shall miss her.
Denise Martin
October 7th 2005
I only knew Debra for a few short years, but a more wonderful woman, I haven't met. She had a unique ability to make a perfect stranger feel like they had been close friends for years. Always a happy person to be around, I shall miss her.
Lynn Patterson
September 29th 2005
I am also a McLeod and one of Stewarts adopted sisters. We used to play ball together and bowl together. We laughed about how I was not working so I wanted to keep Stewart out late with me. She always stayed late with me even when she wanted to go home. I would sleep in the next morning and Stewart would get up for work at 5 or 6 in the morning and work construction with a headache. When I started working I wanted to go home early so I could get up in the morning but Stewart would not hear of it. I had to wait until she was ready. Eventually, we were both ready but she made me pay my dues first. I learned my lesson. I will miss her smile and laughter and her unconditional friendship and will cherish the huge glass she bought me on my 40th birthday and the envelope opener she brought me from Europe.
Ruth Hindman
September 29th 2005
I was blessed to work with and room with Deb many times through work. Deb was a true inspiration to all of us. She would share her knowledge, caring spirit and always had a good word to say about everyone.
We all feel we watched her son Joe grow up as she shared so many wonderful stories of him growing up with us.
Her love forever was Jerry. I thank God that I was blessed to know Deb.
September 29th 2005
I am not blessed with the words to describe my brilliant, artistic, funny, wondrously kind, loving Auntie Deb. She is truly a shining and I thank the Lord for blessing me with family like her. I love you Auntie. Rest In Peace.
April McLeod
September 28th 2005
This is too much of a shock. Debra was a pillar, rock, and the kindest person I have had the honor to know. Yes, there was good things that came out of Michael's Cloud and everyone there new it was Stewart. My son who is nine just recently asked me how Stewart was related to our family and I laughed and explained she was the 6th sister. We adopted her into our family over 20 years ago. That explained to him why she was always at family gatherings and important events with us. Stewart, you will always be in our hearts. You are and always will be my pillar of strength and the sixth 6th sister. I love you. p.s. you sure always new how to have a good time, many memories. Jerry and Joe our love and prayers our with you.
martha yoder
September 28th 2005
A beautiful smile and contagious laugh is what comes to my mind first when thinking of Deb. She was one of those people who would greet you with a smile and genuine hello whenever she saw you.
Deb recently gave a talk to our field staff on how to provide a consultation to employers and differences in consulting and inspecting. It was clear from the look on her face, the words she chose and her tone, that she was talking about something she found very rewarding. She talked about how good it felt to explain a workplace safety requirement to an employer and see the look of understanding come across their face. She also talked about how good it felt to convince people to do the right thing.
As member of our MIOSHA family, Deb touched many lives in a real and very positive way. We are thankful for the time she spent with us, her contributions, and will cherish the memory that she leave. Peace, Comfort and Hope to you. God Bless You.
Leanne Haeck
September 28th 2005
Deb was one great person. She always made you feel welcome. I will not only miss her but her stories of life and stories about her son. God Bless you all, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Eva Hatt
September 28th 2005
Deb was a special and unique gal with an unusual sense of humor and values of life. I've been on many General Industry Safety Officer interview panels and Deb is the only candidate to tell her perspective boss during her interview, that he was "cheap" as he had not kept his building license current. Deb is also the only safety officer to present me with her camera all dented, scratched and held together with electrical tape. When asked what happened, she replied, "it fell from a crane and bytheway I need new safety glasses, they fell with the camera"!
Kay Salazar
September 28th 2005
Deb was the best story teller I have ever known. Her laughter was contagious. I will miss her smile and great personality. Deb is a butterfly and has flown up to be with her God. God bless you my friend.
Brenda & Jim
September 28th 2005
Deb, it was only a week ago that you stopped in to see me and Jim was there and the two of started in as usual sharing memories and joking around as only Jim could do. We started talking that women talk so Jim left us to our women chatter.
Deb, it was only a week ago that you stopped in to see me and Jim was there, Jim being Jim had you on a rolll talking and laughing. Then he left us because as only Jim would say women chatering gotta go. We shared many fond stories and talks of our children. Deb you were the most caring unjudgemental person I knew you touched a persons life like no other person could and always had a kind word no matter what the circumstances were. We will miss your laughter your smile and most of all your dropping by the house or work just to say hi and to catch up on our lives to share old and new memories. We love you and our tears are like rain from heaven to keep your garden growing. Jim & Brenda
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Robert Stewart
September 28th 2005
Debra set an example for us in her courage to take on the world and have fun fullfilling her ideal life at the same time. I always admired the way she stepped out and pursued her life. I know it wasn't always easy. I also grew, I to appreciate her keen intelligence and insites.
shelley Warner
September 27th 2005
How can I ever express what Debra and I shared. As well as Jerry I met her when she came to work at Michael's Cloud.
I remember seeing her for the first time and thinking how beautiful she was inside and
out. As with anyone who met her I thrieved on her knowlege that she shared if you were willing to learn.
We traveled many roads together and our paths will one day be the same again I know.
She is like a flower that will always bloom in my heart.
I can't even find the words to express my love for her, Jerry,and Joe they are " simply the best"!
I love you all.
Patty Meyer
September 27th 2005
Deb, It's been a privledge working with you. I'm so glad you came over to work with "those construction people". Not only will all of us from MIOSHA miss your laughter, intelligence, and great attitude, but so will all those employees and employers you've "enlightened" over the years.
Traci Scohy (McLeod)
September 27th 2005
Oh how you will be missed. I saw you just a short time ago and you looked GREAT. It was your defining laugh that I will always remember Many thoughts and prayers to your family. You will be missed and fondly remembered. Peace to you and yours.
Jaci Dillon
September 27th 2005
My friend Stewie. She gave me my first computer. She went with me to buy my next one. She was, amoung other things, my computer guru. Her visits were a ray of sunshine. Just last week we laughed together. What will Christmas be without Deb's "Cookie Run"? Even with her computer help I still can't put the words together. Rock On Stew. I love you. JD
Mark F. Richard
September 27th 2005
Deb was a great person, she was one of the Nasty Nine which graduated back in 1988, and I feel it was the the best class out of MIOSHA and Deb was part of it. In a personal observation Deb was a great coworker and a trusted friend and I will miss her dearly
Linda Long
September 27th 2005
Deb was a hoot. Jolene, her evil twin, inspired me to get one of my own. Jolene and Ramona enjoyed a few margaritas together. I'll miss her infectious laugh and proud stories of Joe.
Joe
February 25th 2008
I miss your laugh! I offer a substantial reward for any media that can sate me. Heh. I write this because I can see through wiser and older eyes that you wern't just mine. We all miss you.
love, all those grey hairs.
Joe
Traci
September 26th 2006
Still remembering you and thankful for your sharing. You're always in my thoughts and prayers.
Keep the cribbage board busy and the people laughing.
Traci
Chuck McHenry
August 7th 2006
I only knew Debra briefly when we attended a construction course together in 2001. She was a top level construction specialist and provided me with a wealth of material to assist me with my training responsibilities. I found out about her death when I attended another training course recently and asked one of her co-workers in Michigan about her. My deepest sympathies go out to the family.
DonBarnes
November 3rd 2005
Thanks Debra, for 'mentoring' me in the construction safety industry. You're surely missed.
val johnson
October 16th 2005
we will miss you dear friend
Denise Martin
October 7th 2005
I only knew Debra for a few short years, but a more wonderful woman, I haven't met. She had a unique ability to make a perfect stranger feel like they had been close friends for years. Always a happy person to be around, I shall miss her.
Denise Martin
October 7th 2005
I only knew Debra for a few short years, but a more wonderful woman, I haven't met. She had a unique ability to make a perfect stranger feel like they had been close friends for years. Always a happy person to be around, I shall miss her.
Lynn Patterson
September 29th 2005
I am also a McLeod and one of Stewarts adopted sisters. We used to play ball together and bowl together. We laughed about how I was not working so I wanted to keep Stewart out late with me. She always stayed late with me even when she wanted to go home. I would sleep in the next morning and Stewart would get up for work at 5 or 6 in the morning and work construction with a headache. When I started working I wanted to go home early so I could get up in the morning but Stewart would not hear of it. I had to wait until she was ready. Eventually, we were both ready but she made me pay my dues first. I learned my lesson. I will miss her smile and laughter and her unconditional friendship and will cherish the huge glass she bought me on my 40th birthday and the envelope opener she brought me from Europe.
Ruth Hindman
September 29th 2005
I was blessed to work with and room with Deb many times through work. Deb was a true inspiration to all of us. She would share her knowledge, caring spirit and always had a good word to say about everyone.
We all feel we watched her son Joe grow up as she shared so many wonderful stories of him growing up with us.
Her love forever was Jerry. I thank God that I was blessed to know Deb.
September 29th 2005
I am not blessed with the words to describe my brilliant, artistic, funny, wondrously kind, loving Auntie Deb. She is truly a shining and I thank the Lord for blessing me with family like her. I love you Auntie. Rest In Peace.
April McLeod
September 28th 2005
This is too much of a shock. Debra was a pillar, rock, and the kindest person I have had the honor to know. Yes, there was good things that came out of Michael's Cloud and everyone there new it was Stewart. My son who is nine just recently asked me how Stewart was related to our family and I laughed and explained she was the 6th sister. We adopted her into our family over 20 years ago. That explained to him why she was always at family gatherings and important events with us. Stewart, you will always be in our hearts. You are and always will be my pillar of strength and the sixth 6th sister. I love you. p.s. you sure always new how to have a good time, many memories. Jerry and Joe our love and prayers our with you.
martha yoder
September 28th 2005
A beautiful smile and contagious laugh is what comes to my mind first when thinking of Deb. She was one of those people who would greet you with a smile and genuine hello whenever she saw you.
Deb recently gave a talk to our field staff on how to provide a consultation to employers and differences in consulting and inspecting. It was clear from the look on her face, the words she chose and her tone, that she was talking about something she found very rewarding. She talked about how good it felt to explain a workplace safety requirement to an employer and see the look of understanding come across their face. She also talked about how good it felt to convince people to do the right thing.
As member of our MIOSHA family, Deb touched many lives in a real and very positive way. We are thankful for the time she spent with us, her contributions, and will cherish the memory that she leave. Peace, Comfort and Hope to you. God Bless You.
Leanne Haeck
September 28th 2005
Deb was one great person. She always made you feel welcome. I will not only miss her but her stories of life and stories about her son. God Bless you all, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Eva Hatt
September 28th 2005
Deb was a special and unique gal with an unusual sense of humor and values of life. I've been on many General Industry Safety Officer interview panels and Deb is the only candidate to tell her perspective boss during her interview, that he was "cheap" as he had not kept his building license current. Deb is also the only safety officer to present me with her camera all dented, scratched and held together with electrical tape. When asked what happened, she replied, "it fell from a crane and bytheway I need new safety glasses, they fell with the camera"!
Kay Salazar
September 28th 2005
Deb was the best story teller I have ever known. Her laughter was contagious. I will miss her smile and great personality. Deb is a butterfly and has flown up to be with her God. God bless you my friend.
Brenda & Jim
September 28th 2005
Deb, it was only a week ago that you stopped in to see me and Jim was there and the two of started in as usual sharing memories and joking around as only Jim could do. We started talking that women talk so Jim left us to our women chatter.
Deb, it was only a week ago that you stopped in to see me and Jim was there, Jim being Jim had you on a rolll talking and laughing. Then he left us because as only Jim would say women chatering gotta go. We shared many fond stories and talks of our children. Deb you were the most caring unjudgemental person I knew you touched a persons life like no other person could and always had a kind word no matter what the circumstances were. We will miss your laughter your smile and most of all your dropping by the house or work just to say hi and to catch up on our lives to share old and new memories. We love you and our tears are like rain from heaven to keep your garden growing. Jim & Brenda
We
Robert Stewart
September 28th 2005
Debra set an example for us in her courage to take on the world and have fun fullfilling her ideal life at the same time. I always admired the way she stepped out and pursued her life. I know it wasn't always easy. I also grew, I to appreciate her keen intelligence and insites.
shelley Warner
September 27th 2005
How can I ever express what Debra and I shared. As well as Jerry I met her when she came to work at Michael's Cloud.
I remember seeing her for the first time and thinking how beautiful she was inside and
out. As with anyone who met her I thrieved on her knowlege that she shared if you were willing to learn.
We traveled many roads together and our paths will one day be the same again I know.
She is like a flower that will always bloom in my heart.
I can't even find the words to express my love for her, Jerry,and Joe they are " simply the best"!
I love you all.
Patty Meyer
September 27th 2005
Deb, It's been a privledge working with you. I'm so glad you came over to work with "those construction people". Not only will all of us from MIOSHA miss your laughter, intelligence, and great attitude, but so will all those employees and employers you've "enlightened" over the years.
Traci Scohy (McLeod)
September 27th 2005
Oh how you will be missed. I saw you just a short time ago and you looked GREAT. It was your defining laugh that I will always remember Many thoughts and prayers to your family. You will be missed and fondly remembered. Peace to you and yours.
Jaci Dillon
September 27th 2005
My friend Stewie. She gave me my first computer. She went with me to buy my next one. She was, amoung other things, my computer guru. Her visits were a ray of sunshine. Just last week we laughed together. What will Christmas be without Deb's "Cookie Run"? Even with her computer help I still can't put the words together. Rock On Stew. I love you. JD
Mark F. Richard
September 27th 2005
Deb was a great person, she was one of the Nasty Nine which graduated back in 1988, and I feel it was the the best class out of MIOSHA and Deb was part of it. In a personal observation Deb was a great coworker and a trusted friend and I will miss her dearly
Linda Long
September 27th 2005
Deb was a hoot. Jolene, her evil twin, inspired me to get one of my own. Jolene and Ramona enjoyed a few margaritas together. I'll miss her infectious laugh and proud stories of Joe.
