Diane Louise Hall

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Diane Hall Obituary

Diane Louise Hall 2011 Heavenly Father has taken home a wife, mom, Grammy and friend on April 5, 2011 when Diane Louise Hall passed away in San Francisco, CA. She was vacationing with her daughter Debbie Hunt and her granddaughter Lindsi Hunt for their annual spring break trip. One of Diane's proudest moments was graduation from Boise State in 1992 with an Associate's Degree in the health information field. She did this later in life and also held a full time job. Her job took her to Alaska, Arizona, California and Texas taking on challenges and meeting some really great people along the way. Diane was born in Glendive, Montana to Arlo Whaley (deceased) and Margret Peirson (deceased) on January 18, 1948.She is survived by her Husband of 26 years G. Blake Hall; a brother James Whaley; and 2 sisters Michele (Jim) Fairbanks and Marjorie (Dean) McMahon; her 2 sons Davey Metzger and Dean (Janet) Metzger; 2 daughters Debbie Hunt and Dena Metzger; a stepson Brian (Donna) Hall and 2 stepdaughters Lori (David) Scott and Dianne Townsley. The 17 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren were the love of her life. She will be missed by her many friends, neighbors, extended family and the numerous hardship pets she has taken in and nourished as well. We miss you Diane; you will live on in all the memories each of us carry of your time spent with each of us. A Memorial Service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Nampa, Idaho at the corner of Midland and Lone star. A fellowship meal will follow the service.

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Published by Idaho Statesman on Apr. 15, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Diane Hall

4 Entries

Michele Fairbanks

April 18, 2011

God saw you getting tired
And a cure was not meant to be.
So he put his arms around you
And whispered 'Come to Me'.
With tearful eyes we watched you
As we saw you pass away.
Although we loved you deeply,
Your Golden Heart stopped beating,
Hard working hands at rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us.
He only takes the best.

Those we love remain with us
For love itself lives on,
And cherished memories never fade
Even though a loved one is gone,
Those we love can never be
More than a thought apart,
For as long as there is memory,
They'll live on in the heart.

I want to thank you all for coming today, as we remember our loved one, Diane.
I feel as though I could write a book regarding my sister’s life so I will do my best to make this brief.
Diane Louise Whaley, was born in Glendive Montana 1948 January 18. She was the second child of Arlo and Margret. After their separation the children went to live with their grandparents. Archie and Emma Whaley were of small modest means traveling from Glendive to West Yellowstone for the summer. When dad married Wilma Rose in Terry Montana, Diane felt like her world had ended. Who wouldn’t want to stay with their Grandma and Grandpa.
My sister was a very sensitive and compassionate person. She loved her family, friends, colleagues, and clients very deeply. Sometimes she stuck her nose into things that were none of her business, but I know her motives were never malicious. She had the gift of gab and somehow was able to have a complete strangers share their life story with her within their very first conversations – she truly had a compassionate, open heart.
One of the earliest stories that Diane would tell us as we were growing up is about our house in Billings, which was too small. Dad wanted to make more room so he dug the dirt out from under the house thinking he could make a basement for my brother and sister to have their rooms. Needless to say, the house was condemned because it started falling in from the digging. We moved to Spokane in 1960. Diane graduated high school at Clover Park.
I remember the days when we lived in Spokane, she would invite her friends over all the time. One snowy day, our brother and Diane took my other sister and myself down to the city park where there was, the best, sledding hill. I was only 4 years old and it was hard for me to hang on, spoiling their fast dangerous fun. They sat me down on a park bench, told me not to move until they came back. I must have sat there a good four hours. When they finally came back I had frostbite. I was in the hospital for two weeks. BOY did she get in trouble.
I remembered the times when my Diane would take me out on her dates, and I swore I would not tell mom and dad what went on in the car. She’d get some popcorn, buddle me up with a pillow and blanket, and off we’d go to the drive-in theater to watch Elvis Presley movies. Next thing I knew she was married and left me. I was 9 years old.
She always loved the little ones, animals, puppies, children – including her brothers, sisters, cousins, nieces, nephews and especially her grandchildren. Grammie, as she liked to be called, will always have a special place in her heart for each and every one of her grandchildren. I believe as the oldest girl of our family, she felt the need to take care of everyone even though it was not always her responsibility. This carried on throughout her life and experiences.
I don’t know how she managed to raise a family, return to college and still cook for all of you, and show up to all the grandchildren’s activities. We were taught strong values and the importance of family, faith, hard work, kindness, tolerance, generosity, forgiveness and love. She was a strong woman, stubborn, gentle but direct and had an amazing sense of humor. Snickle Dippintush was her secret name and sending hugs through the internet was her game. Can you remember what you coded name was when she sent you that email?
The last 3 or 4 years were hard for my sister with the knowledge she was going to experience the same medical diagnoses, and lifestyle as our father. She coped with this through the acceptance that the Lord was with her through her journey. I know she is at peace now.

Journey's End
REST YOUR HEAD, MY WEARY TRAVELLER
THIS EARTHLY JOURNEY IS AT END
SAY GOODBYE TO THOSE WHO’LL MOURN YOU
AQUAINTENCE, FAMILY, FRIEND
STEADFAST WIFE AND NOBLE MOTHER
ALL YOUR DUTIES ARE COMPLETE
YOUR REWARD A NEW ADVENTURE
TAKE THIS GIFT AND BE AT PEACE
LEAVE BEHIND THE TEARS OF LOVED ONES
LAY YOUR HEAVY BURDEN DOWN
CAST ASIDE YOUR WORN OUT BODY
PAIN AND SUFFERING NOW BEGONE
JUST AHEAD SOMEONE IS WAITING
WHO HAS PASSED THROUGH HEAVEN’S DOOR
ANTICIPATING YOUR ARRIVAL
A CELEBRATION IS IN STORE
PREPARE TO STEP BEYOND THE CURTAIN
SEPARATING LIFE FROM DEATH
ANSWERS TO ALL OF LIFE’S MYSTERIES
THIS AND MORE YOU SHALL POSSESS
THOUGHTS OF YOU WILL BRING US COMFORT
YOU’RE IN OUR HEARTS, YOU ARE NOT GONE
AND IN OUR TIME WE’LL COME TO JOIN YOU
ONE LAST FAREWELL AND JOURNEY ON

April 17, 2011

My Dear neighbor and Dear friend Diane--thanks for all the chats and laughs we enjoyed...just wish there had been more. It saddened me to see you struggle for each breath--makes me happy to know you are now at peace. I'll always remember you with a smile in my heart.

Nicole Metzger

April 15, 2011

Grammy you will be deeply missed in the lives you have touched. Through good times and bad you were always yourself. God bless you and the family you leave behind.

April 15, 2011

I remember Diane as a friend and beautiful person. Al tho I am saddened by her passing I am much better as a person for having known her. My God Bless you Diane and Care for you in Eternity.