Deborah Jean Christopherson

Deborah “Debbie” Jean Christopherson, 67, passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021 in Mansfield, TX. Memorial Service will be held 3 p.m. Friday, July 23, at Walnut Ridge Baptist Church, 1201 SH-360 S Mansfield, TX 76063. Debbie was born on August 28, 1953 in Hibbing, Minnesota to Gerald and Delphi Glader. She was a resident of Colorado and then California for many years before moving to Mansfield, Texas. Although Debbie persevered with ALS for over thirty years her faith remained steadfast and she never let the disease define her. She was an active member of Walnut Ridge Baptist Church in Mansfield. Debbie enjoyed traveling and the outdoors. She enjoyed listening to praise and worship music. She had a passion for reading and traveling around the country with her husband of 47 years. Debbie dearly loved her family and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father Gerald Glader, and brother, Ricky Glader. She is survived by husband, Thomas Walter Christopherson; daughter, Becky Kempf and husband, Rory and their children, Mickayla and active Marine, Chevy of Midlothian; son, Brian Christopherson and wife, Kerry and their children, Jessica and Jeremiah of Colorado; son, Ben Christopherson and wife, Sara and their children, Caleb, Luke, and Hannah of Mansfield; mother, Delphi Glader; sister, Beth Whitlow and husband Rick Whitlow; brother, Jeff Glader and wife Maia Glader. Wade Family Funeral Home (817) 274-9233