Deborah Baab

May 30, 1954 - July 2, 2021

05/30/1954 - 07/02/2021

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Friday September 10, 2021
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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Lesner Inn

3319 Shore Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

Deborah “Debbie” Sue Baab, 67, passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021, in the comfort of her home. She was born to the late Nancy Jane (Warner) Zuckerman and Robert Lester Anderson in Southhampton, New York, on May 30, 1954.
Predeceased by her husband Harry Baab of 41 years, she was a supportive and loving military wife, mom, grandma, friend, and colleague to all who became part of her circle in life. Debbie is survived by her daughter Heidi Melissa Salway; son-in-law Kyle Patrick Salway; granddaughters Riley Paige Salway and Kaitlyn Malloy Salway; her cousin Stephanie Steidel of New York; other family members; and treasured friends who have come to be family over the years.
Debbie will always be remembered for so much, but especially for being a fun-loving Nonnie, an easy-going friend, a wonderful cook, and for always being the rock that so many of us needed along the way.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, September 10, 2021 from 6:00 – 9:00 PM at Lesner Inn, 3319 Shore Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23451.
 
Memorial donations in memory of Debbie may be made to Crush Cancer at http://letscrushcancer.org.
Please share your memories, pictures and condolences at debbiebaab.forevermissed.com.

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Debe Cullop
1 year ago

I am so very sorry to see this. My heart is with her family and loved ones ALWAYS! She was always such an awesome person to be around and I am honored to have known her. Godspeed, sweet woman. I miss you and think of you often and always with a smile!

Mary Wiltse
2 years ago

Every time I saw Debbie she brightened my day! At gatherings I would look for her the moment I walked in the door. She would make our conversations interesting and funny! And without her even saying it out loud, I could tell that she loved Harry so much. Now they are together. God bless her.

Veronica Melendez
2 years ago

You lived a beautiful life and you left family and friends with good things to remember about you. It’s just a matter of time before we join you in heaven. We all miss you. Debbie❤❤

Susan Knight
2 years ago

i worked with Debbie for 25yrs and were good friends for almost 30yrs. At work Debbie was not only a great office manager for a sometimes stressful office but also mediator, confidante and always a shoulder to cry on for all the staff who worked there over the years. She was loved and respected by patients.Sometimes a quick dental visit would turn into a 20 minute chat about their lives. They respected that she knew her job inside out and was always willing to help them. Outside of work we would get together a couple of times a month for lunch and play catch up over a glass of wine. We had a lot in common, age, retired military spouse. My son Codie and Heidi are only a month apart and our grandchildren are close in age so we would talk about them alot. Unfortunately Covid and then her illness put a stop to that but we kept in touch regularly . Being retired military we travelled a lot and have friends in a lot of places but I have very few really good friends and Debbie was definitely one of those. I cannot express how much I am going to miss her. I am glad she is at peace. Love you Debbie

Wendy “Teena” Gleich
2 years ago

Navy wife what a wonderful life she was to know. Debbie was my first friend in 1982 in San Diego. Our husbands served together for almost their whole Navy careers. So Debbie was the wife that Kevin had given the job of helping me and our 2 kids settle in San Diego. We PCS’d together living in 4 different States. She was our family dentist office manager in at least 2 states and she even took care of our cat for us during a PCS move. My favorite memory of Debbie was our times with our toddlers on Fiesta Island in Mission Bay. So many times we shared and so many tears without you. You were the “best of the best” Deb.

Cathy Lahouchuc
2 years ago

We remember Debbie from our dentist’s office. She was always so sweet and funny! We all loved her. Prayers for her family. She will be missed.