Debora Ross Turnbull

Debora Ross Turnbull, 59, of Raleigh, NC, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2013 following a courageous battle with brain cancer. Debora was born on August 11, 1954 in South Bend, IN to Charles and Emily Ross.

Debbie is survived by her husband of 30 years, Grant; identical twin sister, Barbara Marsh (and Larry Marsh) of Lake Waukomis, MO; sisters, Susan Ross of Seattle, WA and Nancy Ross of South Bend, IN; brother-in-law, Scott Turnbull (and Shirley Turnbull) of Sacramento, CA; sister-in-law Jill Gardner of Endwell, NY; nieces and nephews, Carl Ross-Works (and Leanne Ross-Works) of Naples, FL, Brandon Turnbull (and Stephanie Turnbull) of Sacramento, CA, Keris and Grant Gardner of Endwell, NY.

She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Allen Ross and her mother, Emily Jane Peterson Ross.

Debbie graduated from Purdue University as a member of Phi Beta Kappa. She received her Masters of Arts from Texas Tech University. Debbie was employed by IBM for 30 years. In her most recent assignment, she developed an expertise in international trade and security. She traveled worldwide representing IBM. In addition, she was elected Vice-Chair of The Private Sector Consultative Group to the World Customs Organization, a worldwide role representing multinational corporations to governments.

With Grant, Debbie enjoyed traveling extensively. Recently, they were able to complete her “bucket list” with trips to Alaska and the Grand Canyon.

04/23/2022 EJS