Deborah M. Javner, 55, Hardwick, died Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, at her home.
A funeral service was Friday, Feb. 17, at Peace Lutheran Church in Ruthton. Interment was in the Ruthton City Cemetery.
Deborah VanderPoel was born on May 10, 1967, to Albertus and Jeanette (Johnson) VanderPoel in Pipestone. She was baptized at First Lutheran Church in Pipestone on Nov. 24, 1968. When she was six years old, she lost her father, and the family relocated to Ruthton. She attended Ruthton Public School, graduating in 1986. After graduation she attended Southwest Technical College, pursuing a degree as a general secretary. She moved around for a few years before her marriage to John Javner.
The couple married on July 13, 1991, in Adrian. They settled in Hardwick and were blessed with three children. Deborah continued living in Hardwick until her death.
Deborah was a lifelong member of Peace Lutheran Church in Ruthton. She enjoyed baking, gardening, playing with her cats, and being outdoors. She also loved ’80s hairband music and attending live concerts. Deborah especially loved spending time with her children and other family and playing with her granddaughter Sawyer.
Deborah is survived by her children, Chelsey (Danny) Steinwand of Tyler, Dalton Javner of Hardwick, and Chandra Javner of Hardwick; granddaughter Sawyer Steinwand; siblings Randy (Connie) VanderPoel of Tyler, Greg VanderPoel (special friend Missy Bauman) of Lake Wilson, Dale VanderPoel of Worthington, and Ronda Swenson of Slayton.
She was preceded in death by her parents and three angel babies.
Arrangements were provided by Hartquist Funeral Home of Pipestone, hartquistfuneral.com.
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