Debra “Debbie” Frandsen Shaw, 65, of Helena, MT, passed away on May 23, 2022 after a battle with frontotemporal dementia.
Debra “Debbie” Frandsen Shaw was born on March 30th, 1957, to Bill and Diane Frandsen in Ridgecrest California. She graduated from Sentinel High School in 1975. In 1979 she married the love of her life and high school sweetheart, Ryan Shaw. The couple went on to have their daughter Lisa. When Debbie had Lisa, she decided to dedicate her life to being a loving and wonderful stay at home mother. Debbie excelled at creating a warm and lovely household, she supported her husband and daughter through the many passions and difficulties of their lives. Whether that was moving where her husbands’ job led them, homeschooling her daughter, or babysitting her grandchildren, she made it her mission to improve the lives of others. Debbie was a passionate seamstress, and crafter but most of all she was a devoted Christian. It was her heart’s desire to share the Gospel and the love of Christ with others. We will miss her greatly and our family will not be the same without her presence. Debbie was predeceased by her father William Frandsen. She is survived by her mother: Lucielle Diane Lund Frandsen; Sister: Susan Carol Frandsen Benton; Brothers: James Dietz, Michael Frandsen; Husband: Ryan Shaw; Daughter: Lisa Villa; Son in law: Shaun Villa; Grandchildren: Shaun Jr, Timothy, Lillian, and Sierra Villa.
Graveside services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 26th at Forestvale Cemetery. A service celebrating Debbie’s life will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 4th at Liberty Baptist Church, 210 Sierra Rd.
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
2:30 p.m.
Thursday May 26, 2022
Forestvale Cemetery
Helena, Montana 59602
Celebration of Her Life
2 p.m.
Saturday June 4, 2022
Liberty Baptist Church
210 Sierra Road
Helena, Montana 59602
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Sharon Custer says
Lisa and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I have 2 family members..sister and husband who have this disease. My heart goes out to you…it was a difficult journey. May God give you strength to go forward in His time. Sharon Custer
Jeff & Linda Kindrick says
Ryan and Lisa –
Jeff and I were both surprised to read of Debbie’s passing. I can only imagine how devastating this is to all of you. She was a very kind, quiet woman and it was obvious to all how much she loved and cared for you.
She is finally home, pain free and spending time with her Lord and Savior. She is waiting for you.
God bless!
Jeff & Linda
Linda says
Ryan and Lisa,
We are so sorry to hear of Debbie’s passing. We have such wonderful memories of when we were neighbors. You and your family are very much in our thoughts and prayers.
Cary and Linda Youpee
Integrity Nurse Consulting says
Ryan, Lisa and family,
Holly and I would like to extend out deepest sympathy. We were so blessed to have been able to meet Debra and see her true strength and witty character.
You all are in out thoughts and prayers as you move forward to heal.
Rae Lynn and Holly
Chris Stinger says
Ryan, Lisa and family,
I am, as so many others are, sorry for your loss of Debra. I know she is home with her savior and Lord. It is still difficult to get through these times right after she has gone to her eternal rest. We can take comfort knowing she is no longer in pain of any kind. I pray the Lord will give you strength through Him and all of the people who love and care about you. You honored your vows by taking great care of her through sickness and through health. You deserve a big hug and love for being the husband she needed. I didn’t get to know her well but I heard about her at times through your Mom. She didn’t just do the Lord’s work. She lived it. May you all find peace in your hearts.
Love in the Lord,
Cousin Chris Stinger