Memorial service for Debra Gay Kirchoffner, age 71 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held on Monday, December 9, 2024 from 5:00P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Ms. Kirchoffner passed away at her residence.
Debra was born on May 15, 1953 in Crosby, North Dakota to Milo and Alice (Bratlien) Dihle. She grew up in Columbus, North Dakota, and graduated high school there in 1971. Debra married Ken Kirchoffner on September 27, 1976 in Columbus, North Dakota. She attended business school in Minot, ND. After business school, Debra worked for Pan Am in North Dakota. She later worked as a lead tech writer for the Lockheed Martin Trident Submarine Base in Silverdale, Washington. Debra lived in Poulsbo and Kingston, Washington for 45 years before moving to Texas in 2021. She loved working with flowers and doing landscaping in her yard. She was also an avid Nascar fan.
She is survived by her brother, Joel Dihle and wife, Laurie; sister, Becky Bowen and husband, Al; nieces and nephews, Preston Dihle (Sylvia), Tyler Dihle (Emily), Sarah Tull (Chuck), Aimee Stotts (Kayle), Rachel Granholm (Tyler), Derek Bowen and Dana Bowen; numerous great nieces and great nephews; dog, Ida.
Debra was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ken, several aunts and uncles, and her beloved four-legged companion, Dakota.
Arrangements are under the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.
The online register can be signed at www.murrayorwosky.com
