Wade Christopher Deborn

Wade Christopher DeBorn went home to the angels on September 27, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer.  He passed away at home with his loving wife Nancy at his side.  He was born in Phoenix, Arizona on July 17, 1962. After attending college he joined the US Marine Corps.  He specialized in the telecommunications field for many years, and worked with the family business.  He loved to cook and entertain as evidenced by his own artistic flair and creative style. He loved the outdoors especially the mountains.  He enjoyed all types of music, movies and sports. He was a passionate fan of the Kansas City Chiefs Football team. He was a dedicated husband, Father, grandfather, uncle, brother, cousin and friend. He adored spending time with his grandchildren. He enjoyed family vacations with extended family and friends and loved parties.  Wade will always be remembered for his unique and incredibly witty sense of humor. He will be deeply missed but our memories of him will always stay in our hearts.

Wade is survived by his loving wife Nancy, his daughter Heather; step-daughter Amethyst; granddaughters Isabella and Ashlyn, grandson Anthony: his Aunts Alice and Carol; uncle Robert, and cousins Jeremy and Paul; brother in-law Robert and wife Annette and nephews Justin and Jacob; brother-in-law Steve and wife Lizzie and nephews Connor, Keaton, Caden and niece Kennedy; brother n-law Michael and wife Lani; as well as many more family and friends.

Family and friends are invited to attend visitation on Monday, October 3rd from 4pm to 7pm at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix , AZ 85018.  A graveside service will be held at 10am on Tuesday, October 4th at Paradise Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 9300 E Shea Blvd., Scottsdale AZ 85260.