Debbie Bordelon

As our first honoree, we name Debra “Debbie” Bordelon, food service manager for Valparaiso University and Parkhurst, who passed away on August 24, 2024. Debbie was known to be a light on campus, creating community and making all feel welcome.

Kristin Lewis writes “[Debbie] loved that so many of her students were international and that if she could be a supportive place, it was her greatest joy. She said one thing she did sometimes is play music from their country for a touch of home, and it was always so fun to see their surprise and excitement. She was truly a light for so many.”