Diane MacDonald Dresser

Diane MacDonald Dresser obituary, Excelsior/Edina, MN

Diane MacDonald Dresser

Diane Dresser Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jan. 20 to Jan. 22, 2014.
Dresser, Diane MacDonald (Bryant) age 77, longtime resident of Excelsior and Edina, MN passed away peacefully on January 18th, 2014. Beloved Mother and Grandmother of Chuck Holcombe (Chelsea & Maddie), Elizabeth and husband Rich Ogle (Jenna & Rachel), Molly and husband Raoul Booton (Sawyer & Audrey). Sister of Judie Suess (T. John), Sue Bachman, Dan Bryant (Chrys), and sister-in-law Marilyn Bryant. Stepmother to Dave (Anne), Dawn, Doug (Tara) and Duane (Sarah) Dresser. Aunt to many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by loving husband Fred Dresser, daughter Jennifer Holcombe, parents Dr. James & Edith Bryant, brother Jack Bryant, brother- in-law Tom Bachman. Diane was infamous for her love of life and people, infectious smile and oatmeal cookies. Celebration of Diane's life 1:30 pm, visitation 1:00 pm Friday January 24. Colonial Church of Edina, 6200 Colonial Way, reception to follow. Memorials preferred to the Alzheimer's Association, MN-ND, or Colonial Church of Edina.

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January 22, 2014

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January 21, 2014

Chuck Holcombe posted to the memorial.

January 21, 2014

Chuck Holcombe posted to the memorial.

January 22, 2014

I am so sorry to hear about the death of your mom. I remember her as such a nice person. I still have HER oatmeal cookie recipe, and have great memories of jumping on your trampoline. I feel your loss, as my mom just passed away past Oct.

Mom and I dancing at a family wedding

Chuck Holcombe

January 21, 2014

Mom with Grandaughter Chelsea

Chuck Holcombe

January 21, 2014

Maddie Holcombe

January 21, 2014

I love you grandma <3 You will be missed. R.I.P

January 21, 2014

A great cousin. I know she would tell us not to be sad but to remember the good times at our family get-togethers. She will be missed by family and friends.
Dean Schroeder (Karen)

Joan, John, Dan, Sibyl MacDonald

January 20, 2014

Such a beautiful, wonderful cousin, we miss you too. You will be in our hearts forever.

Nancy Robeson

January 20, 2014

Chuck, Zib, Molly and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Your Mom was so much fun and very kind to me during my after school visits! I will never forget Edies cookies that she made all the time for us! I will be making them this Friday as a tribute to your beautiful Mother. robey

With her children: Chuck Holcombe; Elizabeth Ogle; Molly Booton

Chuck Holcombe

January 20, 2014

With husband beloved husband Fred

Chuck Holcombe

January 20, 2014

Diane writing Santa

Chuck Holcombe

January 20, 2014

Chuck Holcombe

January 20, 2014

Mom with Grandkids Chelsea and Madeline May, 2010.

Chuck Holcombe

January 20, 2014

Chuck Holcombe

January 20, 2014

Chuck Holcombe

January 20, 2014

Chuck Holcombe

January 20, 2014

I miss you Mom! Please give Fred, Edie, Jemo, Uncle Jack, and Uncle Tom hugs for me up there in heaven for me. Tell them I miss them and love them too. I love you Mom!

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