Deborah Paaverud

Deb Paaverud, 65, Bismarck, passed away December 10, 2023, at a local hospital. There will be a Celebration of Life, 11:30 AM, Saturday, March 30, at The Paddle Trap, 2500 Pirates Loop SE, Mandan. If you have a special or funny story about Debbie, please be prepared to share it with us. Cremation has taken place.

Deb Paaverud was born November 7, 1958, in Fargo, ND, and was raised by Marcella Robinson, her mother, with her two sisters Char and Lisa. Deb grew up in Fargo, ND, later relocating to Bismarck, ND, where she met and married Robert (Bob) Dockter in 1978. Deb and Bob relocated to Pierre, SD, and had three boys, Brad, Brandon, and Brent. In 1984, she and Bob moved back to Bismarck where they eventually separated. She later met the love of her life, Dwight Paaverud, and the couple raised the three boys together. She had a fulfilling career as a Director at Workforce Safety and Insurance and later at the Mental Health Association of North Dakota. She retired in 2011.

Deb had a passion for interior decorating, enjoyed spending time outdoors tending to her flowers, and loved spending time with friends and family.

She is survived by her sons, Brad Dockter (Salt Lake City, UT), Brandon Dockter (Fargo, ND), Brent Dockter (Bismarck, ND), her sisters Char & Ray Smith (Camarillo, CA), Lisa & Myron Heilman (Bismarck, ND), along with her niece Desirea & Ray Mendez (Camarillo, CA), nephew Tyson Lozensky (Camarillo, CA), nephew Cole & Laura Heilman, niece Lexie & AJ Biel, all of Bismarck, ND. grandnieces Izzy Mendez & Collins Biel, grandnephews Casen Biel and Koda Lozensky.

She was preceded in death by her late husband, Dwight, and her mother, Marcella.

The Family would like to thank everyone for their prayers and support through this difficult time, as well as the wonderful and supportive staff at Sanford Health.