Debbie Ralston

May 19, 1953 - September 1, 2020

Debbie Ralston, 67, of Tehachapi, Calif., passed away on September 1, 2020. She was born on May 19, 1953 to Barney and La Verne Stafford. Prior to moving to Tehachapi, Debbie and her family lived in the Antelope Valley. There the family owned several Burger King franchise locations. Debbie was the bookkeeper for the family business for over ten years. Debbie loved to travel. Over the years she visited the Caribbean, Europe, and Alaska, and went on many cruises with her family. She also enjoyed reading books and listening to audiobooks. Despite suffering from Multiple Sclerosis and several additional health issues, Debbie had a remarkably positive attitude, and was a wonderful, kind person. She was an inspiration to those around her. Debbie loved her family with all her heart. Preceded in passing by her sister, Allison Beach, she is survived by her beloved husband of 47 years, Larry Ralston; sons, Scott and Trent Ralston; brother, Mark Stafford; and grandchildren, Matthew Ralston, Tyler Ralston, Jack Ralston, Luke Ralston, and Ellie Ralston. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, September 18, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at the Woods Pavilion, 323 West F Street, Tehachapi, Calif. 93561. Wood Family Funeral Service requests that all guests in attendance please wear face masks/coverings. However, in true celebratory fashion, the family welcomes guests to dress in shorts and flip-flops. Debbie will be privately laid to rest at Tehachapi Public Cemetery-Westside, 920 Enterprise Way, Tehachapi, Calif, 93561. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Debbie’s name to the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America at www.mymsaa.org. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of Wood Family Funeral Service in Tehachapi, Calif.