Debra Imperial Wald (Debbie) was born February 28, 1956 in Trenton, Michigan to Jerome and Mary Lou Imperial. She passed away on May 16, 2025 in Mesa, Arizona. Debbie is survived by daughter Marci (Wald) Sanocki and husband Jeff, son Kyle Wald and wife Amanda. Grandchildren Carson and Brooke Sanocki and Peyton, Gunner and Parker Wald. She is also survived by her mother Mary Lou Imperial and brothers John (Trish) and Michael (Renae) Imperial and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband of 44 years Jim and her father Jerome Imperial.
In 1965 Debbie’s family moved out to Arizona. She graduated from Westwood High School in 1974. Debbie worked for Mesa Public Schools for over 20 years before retiring. She enjoyed retirement and loved spending time with her family and friends. More than anything she loved spending time with her grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by all those that loved her.
Arrangements were cared for by Mountain View Funeral Home and Cemetery, 7900 E Main Street Mesa, AZ 85207, (480) 832-2850
I met Deb a short while after her beloved Jim passed away. We quickly became friends and bonded because of our shared sorrows. Through many tears, we also found time to laugh…we actually laughed until we cried. We reached out to each other in love and mutual respect. I believe Deb is reunited with her sweetheart, whom she missed intensely. I’ve been truly blessed to have Deb as my friend…I am missing her. My condolences to Deb’s family…she loved them deeply and spoke of them often.
I met Deb a short while after her beloved Jim passed away. We quickly became friends and bonded because of our shared sorrows. Through many tears, we also found time to laugh…we actually laughed until we cried. We reached out to each other in love and mutual respect. I believe Deb is reunited with her sweetheart, whom she missed intensely. I’ve been truly blessed to have Deb as my friend…I am missing her. My condolences to Deb’s family…she loved them deeply and spoke of them often.