Diane Trent

Diane Trent

Diane Trent Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 6, 2007.
Diane Trent was among those killed in shootings at a busy Omaha shopping mall on Wednesday, December 5th, 2007.

Trent, a store employee, spent warm evenings tending to the flowers on her porch, drinking tea and chatting with her neighbor, Errol Schlenker.

"A very incredibly sweet person," Schlenker said. "She was a middle-of-the-road American, a dedicated worker. She was just a decent person who lived a good life here."

Divorced many years ago and with no children, Trent, 53, lived in a northwest Omaha town house with a small dog and two cats, Schlenker said.

"She called me a couple times when she was afraid of something, when she heard noises outside," he said. "I know she was always concerned about her safety as far as the way things were going in society and being a single woman."


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Scott Pretti

December 14, 2007

God Bless the Clavin Family

December 13, 2007

My heart and condolences goes out to this family!! God will be riches to each of you in this time of sorrow!! I'll keep each of you in my prayers!! May God bless!!

December 12, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Kathy

December 11, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. My you find comfort and peace with your memories of Diane.

THE DEBERRY FAMILY

December 11, 2007

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Christine McGill

December 11, 2007

I am so sorry for your loss. My famlies prayers are with all of you.

Tom Lorene prchal

December 10, 2007

We extend our sincere condolences for the loss of Diane. Our thoughts and prayers for your entire family
from all of our family

Pamela Hofstetter

December 10, 2007

God Bless You, Trent family. I am praying for you.

Cora Anderson

December 10, 2007

During this time of great sadness may your family find confort from this scripture:" who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those in any sort of tribulation through the comfort with which we ourselves are being comforted by God.

Gl;en Hausfeld

December 10, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Steve/Lisa Miller

December 9, 2007

Bill & Kathy Clavin & Families: What a horrible event - please know that you are being prayed & thought about daily. Kathy & Bill - Our Family is thinking about you through this very difficult time, but know that she is in a better place. After learning that she was your sister, it is no surprise, how loved she was as a person - as your whole family is very kind & loved by many - - Your Friends, Steve & Lisa Miller & Boys (Mary Our Queen)

nancy welch

December 9, 2007

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

DEBORAH HAGEMEIER

December 9, 2007

THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY

Linda Hartman

December 8, 2007

Our prayers and thoughts are with your family. May God, lighten your hearts. We are so sorry for your loss.

Kizzie Corner

December 8, 2007

Dear Family,
Please know that the Omaha community and the nation are grieving with you as we pray for guidance and comfort during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Jerry and Kizzie Corner

Pat

December 8, 2007

Your family is in my prayers. May your tears warm your cheeks with joyful memories.

Trecy

December 8, 2007

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Sara Cash

December 8, 2007

Your family is in my thoughts
and prayer.


Sara Cash

Trisha Trusty

December 8, 2007

I would like to send my deepest sympathy to all the family and friends.This is such a terrible tragedy. God bless you all.....

Deloris Heminger

December 8, 2007

The memories of those we love stays within our hearts forever.
The state of Nebraska mourns your loss with you. God be with you.

HB TOWNSEND

December 8, 2007

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS

S. Dixon

December 8, 2007

May God strenghten you and keep you ever close especially during this time.

Thea Sumter

December 8, 2007

To the Trent Family,When I heard about the type of person Diane was it warm my heart.There were many family members that was encourage by her.Her smiles and great cheers will neaver be forgotten. Remember Jesus promise the hope of a Resurrection in John chapter 11. and also wickednesswill be remove in Psalms 37:9,10, and peace for other in verse 11.Our prayers are with you.
Sumters

Marilyn

December 8, 2007

I am so sorry for your loss. The nation is grieving along with you.

Kim & Jeff Tikhonoff

December 8, 2007

To The Family and Friends of DIANE TRENT, We send you our Deepest Sympathy. We are so very sorry for you loss. Please know that we are all here for you. Cherish memories always, keep them close to your hearts. God Bless. Sincerely,

December 8, 2007

No person is ever truly alone.
Those who live no more,
Whom we loved,
Echo still within our thoughts,
Our words, our hearts.
And what they did
And who they were
Becomes a part of all that we are,
Forever.

Pam Giangrosso

December 7, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Find comfort knowing that so many people are praying for your family at this time. God Bless you.

colleen marvin

December 7, 2007

I pray that Gods peace and love surround during the coming days. God Bless you all.

Don & Nancy Janousek

December 7, 2007

To Kathy,Eileen and the whole Clavin and Trent Family. We are so sorry to hear of your loss, and the terrible circumstances. Our hearts go out to you all, and all the family & friends of this tragedy.

colleen henry Krokaugger

December 7, 2007

Kellie and Sandie,
I am so sorry for the loss of your sister. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Colleen Henry Krokaugger

Karen Miller

December 7, 2007

Dear Trent family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am sorry for your loss. God bless you all.

December 7, 2007

God be with you during the hardest moments of your life......
know that America prays for you.

delphia

December 7, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you'll in this time of sorrow

Lynn DeSanto

December 7, 2007

My sympathy goes out to the family during this tragic time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Jo Ann Milhan

December 7, 2007

Dear Eileen, Kathy, Sandie, Kellie, and Bill and your entire families. My heart breaks for what you are experiencing. May God hold you all in the palm of his hand and give you comfort you. Diane was a beautiful, caring person who is now at peace and with her Maker.

M Daniel

December 7, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Hartford, Connecticut

December 7, 2007

We mourn and pray for you in New England.

Vasili Glimidakis

December 7, 2007

Dear Trent family,
I am sorry for your loss. God bless her and her family.

Karen Small

December 7, 2007

My prayers and thoughts to the entire family and friends during this difficult time. I know God will show his love and mercy to you all! God Bless you!

Amy Snyder

December 7, 2007

My deepest sympathy's to the family and friends of Diane. May God Bless.

MOQ Friends, Mic and Erin Mayer

December 7, 2007

Bill and Kathy Clavin and family - We extend our sincere condolences at the loss of your sister. We hope you can find some peace in knowing that all of Omaha is thinking of and praying for you during this horrible time of pain.

The Nightsers

December 7, 2007

To the family you are in our prayers.

Mary Kay Acquazzino Basham

December 7, 2007

Diane and I were friends from St. Pius X and Marian HS. We also worked together at Ricardo's Tacos...a first job for both of us. We had a lot of great times together...lots of laughs. I will always remember Diane as a sweet, caring, fun and funny person. My heart goes out to her family.

Sincerely,

Chris Costello

December 7, 2007

To the Trent family,
My thoughts and prayers reach out to your entire family in this time of grief.
May God Bless you in the time of sorrow.

molly vacha

December 7, 2007

I worked with Diane seven years ago, we were in orientation together. She is a gentle and kind soul; peaceful. I am so sorry.

Kathy Kenealy

December 7, 2007

Diane and I worked together at Von Maur in the past. She and I had many special times together. We shared many similar life experences. I will greatly miss her. I am thankful that she is in a place where there is no more hurt.

Kreps and Barbato Families

December 7, 2007

My deepest sympathy in your loss. May you find comfort and peace in her memory.

Ricardo Perez

December 7, 2007

Eternal rest be granted to her and peace to her family and friends.

Tammy Heinrich

December 7, 2007

I am so sorry for your loss..I know to say she will be missed is an understatement...my thoughts and prayers are with the whole family..

Lisa Adema

December 7, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

julie andresen

December 6, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Kasey Henson(Toth)

December 6, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of sorrow.

Leslie Brown

December 6, 2007

I use to work with Diane at Von Maur and remember her as being so very thoughtful and caring. She was one of those people that I felt like I could talk to about anything. She always had a smile on her face and was an incredible person. My thoughts and prayers are with her and her family. God Bless.

Claudia Knaizuk

December 6, 2007

I am so sorry for your loss of Diane and pray you will be blessed by the Lord that you will be given comfort and peace at this time.

BRENDA CHENNAULT

December 6, 2007

SHE IS WITH THE ANGLES NOW

V. Jones

December 6, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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