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Diana Hosley Obituary
April 2, 1922 - November 1, 2010
Diana Adams Hosley passed away on November 1, 2010, from emphysema. She was 88. Diana was born in Montclair, New Jersey on April 2, 1922 as Diana Hardick Adams to parents Helen and Wilson Irving Adams. In 1943 she married Henry Victor Crawford, who was killed in World War II; in 1945 she married Richard M. Hosley, an English professor and Shakespearean scholar. They were married for 59 years until he passed away in 2004. After living in Tucson, Arizona for 42 years, she moved to Santa Monica in 2005 to fulfill a lifelong dream of living near the sea. Di was known for her humor, her politics, and her love of theater, comedy, literature and jazz. She was also a dedicated and enthusiastic volunteer for Planned Parenthood of Tucson, and the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. Diana is survived by her daughters, Pamela Hosley Schrock (Doug), Deborah Hosley Cunningham (Pat) and Diana Ungerleider (Steven Yusi), six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and many dear friends.
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November 18, 2010
Please accept my condolences on Diana's death, I just read it in the online Star obituary. She was a long time patient of mine at the office of Dr. Clyde Robinson (I'm a hygienist) and I always looked forward to her visits. She was always doing the New York Times crossword IN INK for which I was incredibly envious. I've missed her these past 5 years and am sorry for your loss. Laura Lentner
Jeannie (Nicholson) Wager
November 11, 2010
Diana Hosley was a vibrant and entertaining woman that was generous with her time, energy, and love. I was lucky enough to spend a short time as an adopted member of her family and remember evenings filled with friends and laughter. I still think of her spaghetti and French bread combo with longing. My best to the family, especially Deb and Pam, for sharing so much with me. I was blessed to know her and the entire Hosley clan!
Earl Wettstein
November 11, 2010
I enjoyed her laugh. So exuberant. She helped us with the Hemlock organization I started here in AZ called Arizonans for Death With
Dignity. I hope she had that for herself. A memorable person.
Earl Wettstein, friend
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