I still miss you my friend and will forever.

Dearest Ben, Hearing my mom's shaken voice and uncontrollable crying yesterday on the phone when she called to tell me this tragic news has me reeling still. Deb made such a positive impact on my mom's life and of course everyone she ever met. My heart is broken for you and all of those who feel this loss so heavily. I have such fond memories of you both from my childhood here in Reno. Music being one of the most powerfully spiritual things to me, I will be putting on all my YES records and crying my eyes out thinking of you both today. You both made a positive impact on my life without even realizing it I'm sure. Your love for music, the outdoors, and dogs was imparted on me as a young girl and I have carried into my adult life. Sending you healing energy and hope. All my heart. Jasmine

Dear Ben,
We only met a couple of times, but I am the person Debbie drove out to Jackson, WY with all those many years ago. I met Debbie at Hazelwild Farm Camp when I was 7 and she was 8. I am coming to Fredericksburg next weekend and was looking her up. I am so sorry to hear about her passing and know you must be missing her. We have only been in touch sporadically over the years, but she has always been in my thoughts.

Dear Ben,
I am very sad to hear that Debbie has passed away.  I always enjoyed visiting with you guys when we were neighbors on Pascus Place many years ago. She was always such a happy person. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and her family.  I hope that time will help you heal.

Debbie's gift was her warmth and sincerity. She was my first yoga instructor and I will forever think if her and hear her voice when I practice yoga. I will miss her.

Debbie was the most gentle person I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. Her spirit will remain with all those whose lives she touched.

Thinking of you Deb. Your family and friends celebrate you today and always. I am so very lucky to have spent those sweet times at the park with you and our dogs. I will honor you always in ways only you could appreciate. Journey on.

Debbie's gentle spirit, adorable giggle, and overwhelming kindness touched everyone she met. We became friends in elementary school. Debbie will be missed and remembered fondly.

JMHS "76

Fond memories of Debbie from high school and tennis team.   She was so fun-loving and kind....Lifting prayers in her memory and for you.

Debbie always had a kind, gentle and loving personality that made everyone around her feel like the most important person to her in that moment.  I met Debbie as her Massage Therapist and ended up an inspired friend.  I send hugs and comfort to her family.  Thank you Debbie for allowing me the happiness of knowing you.  Sincerely, Adrienne Anderson

Debbie touched and inspired me as she did everyone who had the pleasure of meeting her.

Ben are prayers will always be with with and your family.  Debbie was one of a kind, and I was truly blessed to have met her.  


                                                                             Lee Gibbons (Stafford,VA)

Ben, we are devastated with this news and so sorry for your loss. What a girl! What love and laughter she brought to us here in Taos. I only wish we could be there. Please know that we reach across the miles with love for you. Sandy and Joe

The sudden passing of Debbie will shock many people as she was loved by everyone she met.  She  was kind,loving,generous,talented and we loved her dearly.
Ben,she adored you and your four legged family and our love goes out to you.

Debbie was a wonderful human being and I had the pleasure of calling her my friend.  Very thoughtful and kind .... you will be missed my dear friend!  Sending prayers to Ben and her four legged family!

I am forever grateful to have been introduced to yoga by the wonderful, kind, peaceful, person that was Debbie.  I am heartbroken for her husband and family.  May you have eternal peace Debbie. Namaste

Debbie was a '76 classmate of mine at JMHS.  I'm so sorry for your loss.  Debbie was an awesome lady and I know she will be missed by all who knew her. - Wes Raspiller  - Westbrook Maine

Ben and members of Deb's family, Know that Deb's passing has impacted all of us who knew her and were blessed by her gentle loving spirit. I was a classmate, and crossed paths with her at work and in my chiropractor's office. Over the years, she remained the same gentle, caring, and loving person.   We pray that you experience the peace that passes all understanding and that the Lord is very near to you at this time and in the days ahead. You do not grieve alone...

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Deb was a classmate of mine at JMHS. She was one of those people who was a friend to all. Soft spoken and gentle. Always had a smile on her face. She will truly be missed and my thoughts and prayers go out to her family.

Please accept my deepest sympathies. I knew Debbie as a small child at church and Sunday school as a classmate at James Monroe Hs and as a coworker at the Sheraton  haven't seen her since her stint at jcp.  Sorry sorry to learn of this.  My heartfelt sympathies to her family.

Debbie is a bright and strong spirit.  Her transcendence leaves a hole.  Her presence left love to fill it with.   May peace allow the process to begin and be as beautiful as she.

Dear Ben,

I was stunned and saddened to hear of Debbie's passing. My heart goes out to you. Wishing you peace, comfort and strength.

~Elizabeth Hensley 
(Gene Burton's daughter and one of Debbie's clients)

There are always certain people who stand out in your high school memories. People who are kind, special, friendly, and attractive. Debbie was all of these things to me and more.

Debbie was the most gentle person I have ever known.  She gave so much to so many.  She will be missed but her spirit will live on in Kaeser's Yoga room.  My heart breaks for you Ben.  May God bless you and your family.

My dear sweet friend I am finding it very hard to grasp that you are gone. From our first meeting on the Golden Gate bridge we became Deb, Ben, Kyle and Margaret, that was 24 years ago. Going thru all the photos of our travels together it seems like yesterday we started this journey.
Your amazing love and compassion for all living things was beautiful.
As I write this I look around my bedroom through my tears and there is you in the Olias button you made, the Fredricksburg Lamp you gave us, a quartz crystal you found while hiking in the Sierras and made a necklace with one for me one for Jon. Distance could never seperate us and I will see you always in the Divine Silence.

It is with sadness to hear of Debbie's passing; she is an authentic compassionate person.  So many years ago while a Chiropractor doctor my massage sessions were amazing.  Debbie encouraged me to heal with love.  Her end of session messages were so helpful.  

I am deeply fortunate to meet such a kind soul.  

Someday when I cross the great divine...she will be glowing there with aware eyes and compassion.   Surely we shall miss you Debbie.

Death shall not separate what compassion created

Dr Carlos Melendez DC

Ben spoke of Deb often with me as we worked side by side. The love he has for her was displayed in both his words and expressions. My heart is breaking for him and his family. My prayers are with you my friend.

I am devastated at this loss to our community as well as to me.  Debbie was my massage therapist.  Through these sessions we became spiritual friends.  She was the epitomy of what God asks of us all -- love of neighbor and care of His creation.  Her death calls us to do the same.

Although I never met Deborah, I felt that I knew her through the words of her husband Ben. Ben spoke of her many times, and she sounded like a great person. I am deeply saddened for his loss. I'm also saddened for never meeting Ben's better half. You will be remembered and deeply missed.

Deb was one of those rare special people that made you feel like an old friend the first time you met her.  And once you became her friend, you would always know the light of her friendship, even from far away.  I'm so much richer for having known her.  My heart goes out to Ben and all of her loved ones and family.  -Matthew Piaker

Deb was such a spiritual, unconditionally loving person. She honored the earth and all who live on it. Deb also did what she could to protect the environment. She was a person that walked her talk. We met at a Yes show in 1994 and were 'spirit sisters' from that night forward. I always loved Deb, even when we were not in touch regularly.  She will always be in my heart. Although she is no longer with us physically, her spirit will always be with us. Deb, you are loved and missed by so many.  Thank you for blessing my life.

Your quote of an Indian proverb: " We will be remembered by the tracks we leave": You will be remembered for quite some time. You were always wiser, more centered, more mature than all of us. ...a constant source of positive energy and kindness. We had so much more to learn from you........I always wished to be more like you....tried with very little success......despite all you had going, you were incredibly modest.....there isn't a person who knew you who isn't at best dented today.....most of us worse......I doubt that you would ever guess how many of us who haven't seen you in years and might not have ever seen you again in person....are shocked and hurt today.....this world was already a couple of million Debs short as it was.......most truly we will look up to you and never forget......please look down to us and apply your gentle hand of moderation and guidance............you were our Yoda.......I'm sure Zoey is talking your ear off right now.....keep an eye on her for us.......we will see both of you again!

Deb, my friend, my body guru, my client, my spiritual guide....I will miss you more than words. Your impression on this planet will be eternal this I know...My heart is broken, yet I know you are still here and that is priceless
Elizabeth Hall

Debbie was at Kaeser for a short period of time,  She was so well liked and such a beautiful person.  You will be missed so much.  You are now one of the beautiful angels above.

Debbie was my yoga instructor and friend.  I enjoyed Debbie's gentle loving spirit.  I know that Heaven has another bright angel now.  We will all miss her smile.  We will miss the genuine heartfelt goodness that she shared so willingly.

Debbie was only a Kaeser employee for roughly a year and a half. However, she has been an integral part of the Kaeser family since 1998. Her caring nature and love for Yoga was shared with many Kaeser employees over the years and the friendships that were forged were nearly as numerous. I was only one friend among many. While I will deeply miss Debbie at family gatherings and on the ski slopes, I know everyone at Kaeser morns her passing and offer our deepest sympathies to Ben. Thank you Debbie for all that you gave. Dan Kent

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Deborah Lorraine Shelton Pascus

February 9, 1958 – May 1, 2014

Mullins & Thompson Funeral Service

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