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Debbee Stevens is no longer with us

Started by Susan, February 13, 2009, 09:41:42 AM

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* moz (IPREMOVED.wa.westnet.com.au) has joined #Chat
<moz> Hi everyone
<moz> I am here to let anyone know as her best that Debbee Stevens is no longer with us, I know she used this site and I miss her soo bad it hurts
<Flan> :o
<Flan> are you serious?
<moz> I sure am
<Flan> ...
<Flan> ...
<moz> I dont know what else to say except she took her own life in nsw on 7th of feb
<moz> ru there flan
<Flan> yes
<moz> ru ok
<Flan> i don't know what to think
<moz> i know deb did a bit for susans
<moz> i am still in shock
<Flan> yeah
<moz> obviously no hint on ur end either
<Flan> not in the least
<moz> she had threatened with me but never done it
<moz> but when she did it no word at all
<Flan> :(
<moz> i agree she was a very special person my best friend too
<moz> sec phone
<Christi> omg.. I knew her too..
<moz> ok back
<moz> yep christi it not good news
<Christi> I feel for you both. There was another friend of ours here that I lived with that did the same
<Christi> of course i was blamed for it by an un-named member who use to frequent here but I understand and feel for you both
<moz> i have known deb for 8 yrs i am straight happily married but she was still my best buddy and I knew all she went through
<Tecna> Oh my...
<Christi> yeah I knew for a couple years. I can't say that we spoke often, but she was a very nice lady
<moz> she sure was
<Christi> I think I even have her in my yahoo
<AFK|meghan> wait, the debbee that was an op here?
<Christi> yes iirc
<meghan> oh jesus, does susan know?
<Tecna> moz, is there any way to verify this, like with an obituary from the newspaper, or something?
<moz> i tried to contact susan
<meghan> moz, do you know susan, are you a member?
<AFK|LivingInGrey> O.O
<LivingInGrey> hello meghan
<Christi> Im sure there will be Tecna
<meghan> someone needs to have a cell phone of someone on here and get the news to susan
<moz> no i only know of susan through Debbee
<moz> her father and family put a death notice in the west australian on tuesday 9th of Feb in his sons name
<Christi> wow
<meghan> moz, i am truly, truly sorry for your loss. she came here a lot
<Christi> yes she did
<meghan> if there is anything online that you could link us to, that would be great. i'm sure susan would like to do something
<moz> i was totally annoyed to our darling son it read she has tried all her life to be Debbee and he does this to her in death
* Christi tries to comfort moz as best as she can through the lines
<Christi> moz I was just thinking that..How rude
<Flan> ...
<Flan> that's just wrong
<Christi> it is
<Christi> very
<moz> I agree i am totally annoyed
<moz> can some one please let susan know
<meghan> hold on a sec if you can
<Tecna> Is "Debbee Stevens" the correct spelling?
<moz> yep
<AFK|Susan> Moz do you have a link? by any chance?
* AFK|Susan is now known as Susan
<Tecna> is there another name that would be in public record?
<moz> nope
<Tecna> I'm not finding anything
<moz> she used my computer last time she here a few weeks back but no alas

Via PM

[09:04] <Susan> what was the male name?
[09:05] <moz> (NAMEREMOVED)
[09:05] <Susan> yep
[09:05] <moz> am i believed
[09:06] <moz> she was my best friend and i miss her
[09:06] <Susan> Ya could you send me a copy of the obit?
[09:06] <Susan> (ADDRESS REMOVED)
[09:06] <Susan> Avenue not avenue e
[09:06] <moz> so this is an american site no idea
[09:07] <Susan> Any info on the cause?
[09:09] <moz> nope coroner found nothing we need to wait 9 weeks for toxicology results
[09:09] <moz> she was found blue in bed
[09:09] <moz> pills i would say
[09:09] <Susan> kk
[09:10] <moz> i only have obituary by her dad in (NAME REMOVED) name
[09:10] <Susan> Ya if you could email a scan of it or transcribe it I would be grateful
[09:11] <moz> wot ur email address
[09:11] <Susan> Gonna call her friend iddy
[09:11] <Susan> susan@susans.org
[09:11] <moz> she was a great friend
[09:12] <moz> hope this news was not too sad i know she helped you out
[09:12] <Susan> She was a pillar of this community
[09:12] <Susan> Iddy is crying...
[09:13] <moz> I know
[09:13] <moz> mine too
[09:13] <moz> in a different way
[09:13] * Susan hugs Moz
[09:13] <moz> thank you  xxxx
[09:13] <Susan> You are welcome here any time as much as you want
[09:14] <moz> thanks even though i am straight
[09:14] <moz> i would love to make new friends
[09:15] <moz> i will be back if that ok
[09:15] <moz> hugz
[09:15] <moz> xxxx
[09:15] <Susan> sec :)
[09:15] <Susan> sure you are welcome
[09:15] <moz> cool


<Susan> Ok folks looks like Debbee is no longer with us...
<Flan> :(
* Christi gives a moment of silence

Via PM

[09:24] <moz> my best friend was different i knew that from the word go
[09:25] <moz> i will scan and send you her fathers obituary tomorrow
[09:26] <moz> how will i ever replace a best mate like that
[09:34] <moz> I must go to bed it is late here in Western Australia keep in touch Hugz xxxx
[09:34] <Susan> kk
[09:34] * Susan hugs back
[09:36] <moz> xx
[09:37] <moz> thank you
[09:37] <moz> for believing in her
[09:39] <Susan> We will talk later get some sleep :)
Susan Larson
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Sarah Louise

It makes me so sad to hear this.  We loose too many this way.

My prayers are with those who were close to her.

Sarah L.
Nameless here for evermore!;  Merely this, and nothing more;
Tis the wind and nothing more!;  Quoth the Raven, "Nevermore!!"
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Kimberly

*typing though the tears*
I am SO very sorry.
... all I can think to say is to ask that you hug Iddy for me please Susan.
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Susan

Iddy got off the phone fairly quickly, she was in tears and said she would call me back later when she recovered.

Debbee was one of the founded members of Susan's Place and has been here almost as long as I have. She will certainly be missed.
Susan Larson
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Dennis

I am sorry that she felt so much pain that she ended it in this way. She made a great contribution to the site and she will be missed.

Dennis
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Shana A

That's so sad! My deepest condolences to her family!

Z
"Be yourself; everyone else is already taken." Oscar Wilde


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Robyn

OMG.  Debbee sounded so 'up' when I saw her here last.  She had turned down assistance, saying she had a roof over her head and food on the table.

She leaves a huge hole, not only in Susan's organization but in Susan's heart and the hearts of all who knew her.

We are saddened, but Debbee, not NAME REMOVED, is dancing with the angels.

Dance well, Debbe.  Dance well.

Robyn with tears in her eyes
When we walk to the edge of all the light we have and take the step into the darkness of the unknown, we must believe that one of two things will happen. There will be something solid for us to stand on or we will be taught to fly. — Patrick Overton
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Buffy

Sad news indeed.

RIP Debbee, you will be missed by many.

Rebecca
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Nero

I don't know what to say and nothing seems appropriate.

Nero was the Forum Admin here at Susan's Place for several years up to the time of his death.
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Flan

Even with my limited time here, I remember what she said, seen all that she has done, and hear of the ways she contributed. It's a shame that it took this to happen before a person is remembered for what they did.

In time, this may become but a fleeting memory to me, but I'll never forget.
Rest in Peace, Debbee Stevens

Soft kitty, warm kitty, little ball of fur. Happy kitty, sleepy kitty, purr, purr, purr.
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HelenW

#10
I have added a memorial page to the WIKI: http://susans.org/wiki/Debbee_Stevens
It's not finished yet, I'd like to get a picture if I can, but it's a good start.

What struck me as I read through the posts she made in the last three years is how many of them were written to answer users' technical questions about the site and how to access its features.  Those and her posts about chat bans and such were the most numerous, she was a fierce protector of the site and its mission. 

I am deeply hurt by her passing and will miss her terribly as a colleague administrator and as a friend.   

:'(
Emelye
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Iddy

There simply are no words to convey the sadness I have this day. The only thing I can say is something my husband said this morning when I told him..."Now she can start over and be happy this time".

Debbee came to the US and stayed with me for a year and a half a few years ago and I was blessed enough to get to go to Thailand with her for one of her many trips.  She told me many times that the only time in her life was the time she had spent with our family because we were the only ones that had fully accepted her as she was...to us she was Debbee, plain and simple. I loved her like a sister...I gave her my white teddy bear whose name was Snow...I know that Snow left the US and went to Thailand and Australia several times.

I love you hon and know you will be happy this next time around.
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NicholeW.

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Steph

I am at a loss for words.  She was a great contributor to this site, and the many members she helped.  It is so sad that lifes pain was such that she sought this type of freedom. She is in a better place now I'm sure.

My heart goes out to those who knew her, called her friend, and her family.

steph
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Ellieka

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Quote from: Iddy on February 13, 2009, 02:38:14 PM
There simply are no words to convey the sadness I have this day. The only thing I can say is something my husband said this morning when I told him..."Now she can start over and be happy this time".

Debbee came to the US and stayed with me for a year and a half a few years ago and I was blessed enough to get to go to Thailand with her for one of her many trips.  She told me many times that the only time in her life was the time she had spent with our family because we were the only ones that had fully accepted her as she was...to us she was Debbee, plain and simple. I loved her like a sister...I gave her my white teddy bear whose name was Snow...I know that Snow left the US and went to Thailand and Australia several times.

I love you hon and know you will be happy this next time around.


Iddy,

I am so sorry. Words can not convey my sadness.
rest in peace Debbee. We love you.
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Susan

Welcome back Iddy I wish that you had come back for some other reason than this sad event!
Susan Larson
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Chaunte


This is such a shock...  Rest in peace, Debbee.
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Louise

I am so very sorry to hear this. I weep for her and those who loved her.  I pray that she is at peace.

Louise
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cindybc

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TheBattler

This is very sad news indeed. She phoned me last year when I needed someone to talk to - I only wish I could of helped her in her hour of need.

Rest in peace Debbee - you will be missed here.

Alice

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