Diane-Lanning-Obituary

Diane Lanning

Missoula, Montana

1953 - 2025

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Diane Lynn Lanning left this life on July 19, 2025, cared for by her family and close friends in her last weeks.Diane was born in Helena to Thomas and Joanne Lanning on September 24, 1953. She grew up in Helena with her mom, stepdad Dick Gross, and younger siblings Tom and Stacey. In 1975 she...

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Over the last several years, Diane ensured that thousands of pounds of donations from Providence St. Patrick hospital were distributed to several animal organizations around Missoula. She kept our donation program running smoothly on the back end and she is missed. I'm so grateful to have been able to spend time with her loading up boxes of supplies to get sent out for use in our community. I knew little about her life outside of the hospital, but reading her obituary, it's clear that her...

I am truly sorry that Diane has passed away. We met when working @Bon Marche and she was such a sweet joy. Too soon as she had so much more to give.

I met Diane via working at St. Pat's. We worked together on events for the volunteers and always chatted when we saw each other in the halls. She always had a beautiful smile on her face. She will be missed.

To Max-I am so sorry for your loss. I always loved running into her and hearing how you were doing and what she was up to. Big hugs to you pal. Linda Burr

Diane was an exceptional lady. She cared deeply and gave generously. She will be missed by so many in Missoula as she touched so many hearts. I had the pleasure of being a friend and then her coworker. She was pleasant, kind, and intelligent both personally and at work. She deeply loved her son, Max, and truly loved her stepdaughters, Annie and Sam. I´ve always said she was the best example of a stepmother I´d ever seen. Many of us were lucky to have had her in our lives. What a...