Aunt Debra:)

Debra Madsen Christianberg, Utah Our loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend Debra Jensen Madsen, 57, passed away March 31, 2011 in Gunnison, from a long, courageous battle with cancer. Debra was born January 4, 1954 in Gunnison, Utah to Calvin and Matilda Anderson Jensen of Mayfield. She graduated from Gunnison Valley High School and Snow College. She married her lifelong sweetheart, David Greaves Madsen, in the Manti Temple on June 20, 1975. David and Debra have lived in Christianburg their entire married life where they raised three hard-working, faithful sons. Debra was her sweetheart's personal accountant, secretary and office manager for their family businesses. Debra was active in the community. David and Debra enjoyed traveling with their family and friends. She was an avid gardener, quilter, home decorator, cook, scrap booker and most of all, an amazing mother and grandmother. She was an active member of the LDS Church. Debra lived as the Savior taught with charity and love. Debra loved family time and she adored her grandchildren. Debra is survived by her husband, David; children: Matthew (Rebecca), Hines, Oregon; Michael (Emily) Christianburg; Trevor (currently serving an LDS Mission), four grandchildren; brothers, Roger (Bonnie) Jensen, Gunnison and Wesley (Kathy) Jensen, Mt. Pleasant; sister, Nancy Burdette, Mayfield. Preceded in death by her parents; father-in-law, Jack Madsen; sister-in-law, Michelle Madsen Ashton; brother-in-law, Paul Burdette; nephew, Stefane Tuttle. The family would like to express sincere gratitude to Dr. Dwight Inouye and staff, as well as doctors and nurses who provided such loving care this past year at the Gunnison Valley Hospital, Gunnison Home Health, Huntsman Cancer Institute and Gunnison Cancer Clinic. They also express appreciation to the Mayfield Ward Relief Society, family, friends and the community for their out pouring of love and concern. Funeral services will be held Monday, April 4, 2011 at 12:00 Noon at the

 This is a picture of Aunt Michelle and Aunt Debra several years ago-- now they are both in heaven and at the funeral they had this picture and A. Michelles daughter Mckell said this quote " I can't imagine heaven lookin any different than this picture right about now".. .. priceless:)

 Aunt Debras Family- Trever is currently serving a mission right now so he is not in the picture..

 Madsen Siblings

Madsen siblings and spouses

I am goin to miss Aunt Debra so so much. I along with many others had a very hard time with her death. I love that she is not in pain anymore and doesn't have to suffer anymore. From the moment I met Aunt Debra she has been the sweetest lady ever.. she would have done anything for anyone. At the funeral Mike told a story of his mother and he was telling us a few years back all of the Madsen siblings were on vacation and they were walkin back to their hotel one night and they had passed some hookers on the street and everyone was kinda lookin around at each other and once they got back to the hotel they were talkin about the hookers and how could anyone do that and Aunt Debra was like who are you guys talkin about and they had mentioned the hookers that they had passed and she was like "oh those nice young pretty ladies" hahaha she never saw the bad in people and was always positive..Kristyn, Tom, Jake and I got the privelage to sing " If the Savior stood Beside me" and it was such a pretty accompaniment. I kept thinkin about her 4 little grandchildren and how sad for them to lose a grandma at their young age. I lost my Grandma Blad when I was 8 and I feel like she has been gone forever. I'm so grateful for the memories that I made with her and I'm sure that those grandchildren will be raised knowin her as if she is still here. She was such a beautiful lady who will be missed so much. Aunt Debra give my mom a hug for me as I'm hopin you guys have already met. Can't wait to be with you again. xoxoxo