Debbie Cottrell Obituary

Debbie Cottrell attended Douglas High School in Box Elder, SD. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Debbie Cottrell.

Graduation Year	Class of 1976
Date of Passing	Mar 10, 2011
About	My sister Debbie passed in her sleep. She was only 15 months younger than I & we did everything together. Miss her more each day, she had far too many friends to count. We both missed actually graduating.at Douglas, but after spending 7 years there, it was always home to us. I was lucky especially graduating on a base outside Madrid Spain, to end up with all 4 of my sisters & our parents in the suburbs of Phoenix. Our kids & for some grandkids grew up together. Just lost the oldest of my 2 sons this March, a parents worst nightmare. Losing Debbie was a harsh blow, coming 5 months after the end of my 30+ year marriage, thanks to alcoholism. The woman I knew vanished. I'd have given my life in a heartbeat, to give my son more than 35 years. His Aunt's like me we're crushed, as was the entire family to lose Debbie. The only bright side was they both passed in their sleep. Take care, Ric Cottrell

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Richard Slater '76 said:

I remember Debbie from Douglas.May she rest in peace. So sorry for your loss. Small world too. I also lived in Phoenix for 30 + years but live in Prescott Valley now.

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