Deb Durham, 70, adventurer

Deborah Don Tudahl Durham passed away on Mar. 15, 2025, at her home in Boulder.

Deb was born on May 5, 1954 in Minot, N.D., the eldest of five children. She spent her early years in Berthold, N.D., where she attended grade school before moving to Missoula. She continued her education at Franklin Grade School and graduated from Corvallis High School in 1972. She went on to study nursing at Montana State University, always driven by a deep desire to care for others.

Deb’s adventurous spirit led her across the northwest, where she built a loving home for her family. She married Brian Durham on Nov. 10, 1981, in Hamilton, Mt., and together they embraced life’s journey. From 1979 to 1988, they worked for Colyer Hereford in Bruneau, Id., before settling in Ronan, Mt. from 1988 to 1994. Their path later took them to Beach, N.D., where their stories separated.