Debra Ruppe

My seester from another meester! God, I was so glad to find you and Tricia! I had always wanted a sibling - and I hit the jackpot with you! I remember the first night meeting you and Tricia in Janesville. It was like we'd known each other forever! You were so beautiful when you laughed - you'd light up a room! You had a hard life, but always were able to provide for you and Tricia. Your strength and determination was matched by no one! Bobby was always there for you, and I'm eternally grateful for the true friend you had in him! I remember your surprise 50th birthday party.. the smokes in our garage with Jeff, sleepovers at our house. Remember, I taught you to eat brownies with a can of frosting by your plate-! I remember a couple mornings when we were supposed to deliver early and you told me to be at your place by 12:30am so we "wouldn't be late." - LOL! I got there and you were still in your pj's having your first coffee and smoke! You told me to go hook up and fuel up and come back. When I came back, you were still in your pj's with your (3rd?) coffee and smoke. But once you got in that truck, you lit up! You took control, thoroughly enjoyed driving and were a pro! Once you were no longer driving, your passion turned to your horses. I'm so thankful you had them as long as you did... but it broke my heart when you had to give them up. Through thick or thin, your shining star was always Tricia Rose! She was your greatest "accomplishment" - your dearest love. She will carry on your memory, as we will in our hearts! Oh sweet Deb... so many people loved you and will miss you - but your seester is near the top of that list! Love you... your seester, Tricia's Auntie Juanita