Diane Brooks Covert

Diane Covert was born March 2, 1930, and left this world peacefully on October 27, 2010, after a long illness. She was born in Dunsmuir, CA and moved around Northern California with her family, eventually settling in Yuba City. She married Arthur Brooks in 1955, and they had 3 children. When they were older, she returned to school, and became a Head Start pre-school teacher for many years. After Arthur's death, she later married Eugene Covert, and they had several happy years together before his passing. Diane greatly enjoyed the family cabin at Lake Tahoe, and road trips to Fort Bragg, Washington state, and the San Juan Islands. She was a gourmet cook, and a wonderful holiday host. She was also a master gardener; her gardens were always full of billowing seasonal colors. Her beautiful pond gave her much pleasure. She was an avid reader, devouring two newspapers everyday to keep up with the times. She enjoyed her volunteer position for the SPCA spay and neuter clinic in Yuba City, working there for many years. Her parents, now deceased, were Claude J. Miller, a former municipal court judge in Sutter County, and Claire Miller, both who were pillars of our family. She is survived by her brother, Gary Miller (June), and her children: Alec Brooks (Susie), Hilary Brooks Barbieri (Rob), and Claudia Brooks Schwartz (David). Also surviving her are her 5 grandchildren: Morgan and Caitlin Barbieri; Julian and Eli Schwartz; and Casey Brooks; and her good friend, Dawn Chappel. There will be no services, at Diane's request. Send Condolences at www.appealdemocrat.com