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Dian NEWELL Obituary

NEWELL, Dian L. (Age 60) Dian was born April 6th, 1953 in Van Nuys, CA passed away September 26th, 2013 after a long struggle with melanoma. A long time resident of Spokane and an avid string instrumentalist and singer, she will be missed by many. She is also mourned by a network of melanoma survivors with whom she has had ongoing connections while battling this disease. She is survived by her husband of 25 years, Robert Greene; her sons, Cameron Newell and Jesse Greene; and her five siblings, Roger, Jan, Nancy, Lauren and Karen. She is also survived by an extended community of musicians, friends, and admirers. A Funeral Service will be held Monday, September 30th at 1 pm at Heritage Chapel. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Melanoma Research Foundation, PO Box 759329, Baltimore, MD 21275, Volunteers of America, 525 W 2nd Ave., Spokane, WA 99201, or Second Harvest Food Bank, 1234 E. Front Ave. Spokane, WA 99202.

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Published by Spokesman-Review on Sep. 29, 2013.

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Jerry Jahn

October 6, 2013

I have been blessed with 30 years of friendship with Dian. She was the most awesome lady ever.

Kim Kozuma

October 3, 2013

I am so sorry you had to leave us. I will miss you my friend and fellow warrior. You will not be forgotten and I am so glad to have had the chance to meet you.

You gave mel a run for its money, and in the end, you still won. I like your style. Until we meet again, aloha. Kim K

Susan Hammond

October 1, 2013

Rest in peace dear Dian. You were a fearless gutsy warrior. I admired your strength, your determination, and your great love for dear Bobby.

Michele Hoard-Ramirez

October 1, 2013

Dian shared her knowledge, kindness and quick wit with many. I am heartbroken that her journey here has come to an end but know her spirit will be with us all. Thank you for allowing us to be part of her journey.

Bonnie Lea Evans

September 30, 2013

I will miss my Dian chat buddy forever. I am so saddened but she is now painfree, and Cigar Bob will have all those lovely memories of his dear Dian

Hayes & Dorothy Rutherford

September 29, 2013

after realizing Dian is not here anymore, the impact she left behind rises up in our hearts...Dian will be part of our memories forever~ deep love goes out to her family & all who knew her. ~Hayes & Dorothy

I will forever remember the beautiful Dian Newell like this... wearing bright colors, outrageous shoes, full of spirit and fire (her beautiful red hai

Barbara Haas

September 29, 2013

Paul Lyons

September 29, 2013

Aloha to Dian's friends and family. We never met, but chatted many times on the MPIP site. She was a lovely, generous voice, with a great, quick sense of humor. Very sorry to learn of her passing.

September 29, 2013

I am so glad to have met you and you will be missed by so many of the MPIP'ers. My condolences to the Newell family. ~sheri conley

September 29, 2013

I am so very sorry for your loss. I too have had melanoma.I understand what she went through. God bless her and you all , her family and friends.

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