(nee Bauer) Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Friday, November 18, 2022.
Beloved wife of the late Lance C. Thibault Jr. for 36 years; dearest sister of Diane (Bob) Ochs; dear aunt of Bobby and Connie Ochs; our dear cousin and friend of many.
Debbie worked as a Nurse and Wings of Hope.
Funeral Wednesday, November 23, 9:30 a.m. from KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL, 10151 Gravois Rd. to St. Catherine of LaBoure Church, 9750 Sappington Rd. for a 10 a.m. Mass. Interment Sunset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Friends of the St. Louis Zoo. Visitation Tuesday 3:00 – 8:00 p.m.
I knew Debbie since grade school.
She helped treat my daughter in the ER one morning at 2 am when she fell out of bed and hurt her head.
Saw her dance skills at Casa Loma.
She and Lance visited me at SLUH while I was fighting leukemia.
Debbie was always kind, caring, and upbeat.
She will be missed by many.
Prayers to her friends and family.
I knew Debbie since grade school.
She helped treat my daughter in the ER one morning at 2 am when she fell out of bed and hurt her head.
Saw her dance skills at Casa Loma.
She and Lance visited me at SLUH while I was fighting leukemia.
Debbie was always kind, caring, and upbeat.
She will be missed by many.
Prayers to her friends and family.
A sweet bubbly smile and a kind word is what I will remember most!
RIP
A sweet bubbly smile and a kind word is what I will remember most!
RIP
Please accept my condolences. Debbie was a good friend during our time together at Lindbergh Junior and Senior High School. Fortunately, we were able to visit with each other at the 45th reunion, and most recently at the 50th in October.
Jim Wilder, Springfield, Mo.
Please accept my condolences. Debbie was a good friend during our time together at Lindbergh Junior and Senior High School. Fortunately, we were able to visit with each other at the 45th reunion, and most recently at the 50th in October.
Jim Wilder, Springfield, Mo.
I was so shocked and sorry to hear of Debbie’s passing. Debbie and I go way back to when Lance was having his health issues. Being both nurses, we would talk for hours on the phone and plan our book we were both going to author to reveal the injustices within the healthcare system. Debbie and built a strong friendship, even though it was over the phone. Peace be with you my friend and Blessings to the family. A special Thank you to Diane, her sister, who contacted me by text to notify me of Debbie’s passing! Thinking of you always Debbie!
I was so shocked and sorry to hear of Debbie’s passing. Debbie and I go way back to when Lance was having his health issues. Being both nurses, we would talk for hours on the phone and plan our book we were both going to author to reveal the injustices within the healthcare system. Debbie and built a strong friendship, even though it was over the phone. Peace be with you my friend and Blessings to the family. A special Thank you to Diane, her sister, who contacted me by text to notify me of Debbie’s passing! Thinking of you always Debbie!
Debbie was my distant counsin on the Tappel side. Debbie worked with my husband, Craig, an anesthesiologist, at Missouri Baptist Hospital during the early 1990s. We now live in Cody, Wyoming and our connection was by long phone calls. She contacted me by phone when she first learned of the breast cancer. She had questions for my husband Craig and me about any Tappel cancer history and what treatments to pursue. The loss of Lance was too much to bear and her hurts and pains from the different cancer treatments was brutal. She did the good fight and died with the sacraments I am told. The Blues Hockey team was a love for Lance and Debbie and I understand that they have been there with support. The Catholic church is currently remembering all the deceased and Debbie will be well remembered and prayed for.
Debbie was my distant counsin on the Tappel side. Debbie worked with my husband, Craig, an anesthesiologist, at Missouri Baptist Hospital during the early 1990s. We now live in Cody, Wyoming and our connection was by long phone calls. She contacted me by phone when she first learned of the breast cancer. She had questions for my husband Craig and me about any Tappel cancer history and what treatments to pursue. The loss of Lance was too much to bear and her hurts and pains from the different cancer treatments was brutal. She did the good fight and died with the sacraments I am told. The Blues Hockey team was a love for Lance and Debbie and I understand that they have been there with support. The Catholic church is currently remembering all the deceased and Debbie will be well remembered and prayed for.
I first knew Debbe when she was a Recovery Room nurse at Miussouri Baptist Hospital in the early 90s. She was friendly, locacious and caring. As I remember a relative – her father I think – was dying of lung cvance then and that was a frequent topic of her ocnversation. In 1995 when my wife and I married at the Clayton County Courthouse (on the day the Oklahoma Federal Building was bombed,. I had been on call and had been up all night so I was a beit foggy (doing C Section after C Section) but the clearest recollection I had was as we wer leaving the elvator doors opened and there was Debbie!. She looked at me and said “I know you” and then turned to my new wife and said “I know you! You’re my cousin. Why are you here?” We told her we had just gotten married. Somehow that made my connection to my wife stronger in that moment. Over the interveneing almost three decades as we grew our family we had intermittent contact with Debbie. Then about a year ago she called and told us about her diagnosis. Very quickly my angelic wife would be the almost daily recipient of hours long calls from Debbie supporitng her as best she could When Debbie didn’t call my wife would become a bit anxous. The about two months ago the calls slowed, then stopped. My wife was able to reache her about six weeks ago, and then couldn’t reach her. This saddened both of us. She helped Debbie through Lance’s loss. We will miss you Debbie and we loved you. We hope you felt rewarded as you witnessed my wife’s growing family of three chidlren – now adults. Like my wife they are your relatives. Godspeed Debbie. Requiscat in Pacem.
I first knew Debbe when she was a Recovery Room nurse at Miussouri Baptist Hospital in the early 90s. She was friendly, locacious and caring. As I remember a relative – her father I think – was dying of lung cvance then and that was a frequent topic of her ocnversation. In 1995 when my wife and I married at the Clayton County Courthouse (on the day the Oklahoma Federal Building was bombed,. I had been on call and had been up all night so I was a beit foggy (doing C Section after C Section) but the clearest recollection I had was as we wer leaving the elvator doors opened and there was Debbie!. She looked at me and said “I know you” and then turned to my new wife and said “I know you! You’re my cousin. Why are you here?” We told her we had just gotten married. Somehow that made my connection to my wife stronger in that moment. Over the interveneing almost three decades as we grew our family we had intermittent contact with Debbie. Then about a year ago she called and told us about her diagnosis. Very quickly my angelic wife would be the almost daily recipient of hours long calls from Debbie supporitng her as best she could When Debbie didn’t call my wife would become a bit anxous. The about two months ago the calls slowed, then stopped. My wife was able to reache her about six weeks ago, and then couldn’t reach her. This saddened both of us. She helped Debbie through Lance’s loss. We will miss you Debbie and we loved you. We hope you felt rewarded as you witnessed my wife’s growing family of three chidlren – now adults. Like my wife they are your relatives. Godspeed Debbie. Requiscat in Pacem.
So sorry to hear about her passing. I have known her since Junior high. We were friends. Spent a lot of time with her at the 50th reunion. She offered for us to stay at her house while there as we live in Florida. She has a big heart. I enjoyed the time I was able to spend with her. Fly high Debbie you are in God’s loving arms now. My deep condolences to her sister and family.
So sorry to hear about her passing. I have known her since Junior high. We were friends. Spent a lot of time with her at the 50th reunion. She offered for us to stay at her house while there as we live in Florida. She has a big heart. I enjoyed the time I was able to spend with her. Fly high Debbie you are in God’s loving arms now. My deep condolences to her sister and family.
Oh Debbie….I am sooo very sad and selfishly sorry that you are not with me anymore. However, I am happy that you are in no more pain and agony…as you have been for a very long time. You were the ONLY SISTER I ever had growing up…even though we were cousins. We had a very small family but it was enough…sometimes too much. You have helped soooo many of us in our struggles with various members of the family, from our grandparents, parents, siblings, other cousins, friends and more family. Thanks for teaching me about cancer and chemo. I am going to miss you more than you could ever know. You are with Lance now and are happy. Please Rest In Peace. I am sorry I could not come but you understand why. I LOVE YOU!!!
Oh Debbie….I am sooo very sad and selfishly sorry that you are not with me anymore. However, I am happy that you are in no more pain and agony…as you have been for a very long time. You were the ONLY SISTER I ever had growing up…even though we were cousins. We had a very small family but it was enough…sometimes too much. You have helped soooo many of us in our struggles with various members of the family, from our grandparents, parents, siblings, other cousins, friends and more family. Thanks for teaching me about cancer and chemo. I am going to miss you more than you could ever know. You are with Lance now and are happy. Please Rest In Peace. I am sorry I could not come but you understand why. I LOVE YOU!!!