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Diana Fugh Obituary

Diana Jean Fugh NORFOLK - Diana Jean Knaus Fugh passed away peacefully at her home Sunday, Aug. 29, 2010, following a courageous battle against cancer. Born Dec. 5, 1957 to Walter C. Knaus and Donna Rutz Knaus at Cherry Point, N.C. Diana graduated from Kempsville High School in 1976. She participated in softball, volleyball and basketball in the Virginia Beach City leagues during her younger years, as she grew older she enjoyed gardening and spending time outdoors. Diana worked for Dominion Power since 1983. Diana is survived by her mother and father, Walter and Donna Knaus of Pharr, Texas; sister, Ginger Anderson and brother-in-law, Will Anderson of Farwell, Texas; nieces, Courtney L. Lloyd of Fredericksburg, Va., Claire K. Anderson of Farwell, Texas; grandmother, Clara Rutz; uncles, Bob Rutz, wife Connie, Ron Rutz; cousins, Cindy Vetter, husband Randy, Linda Schick, husband Jerry and families; numerous uncles, aunts and cousins in Colorado, Arizona and California. Also surviving Diana is her loving companion of more than 20 years, "Skeeter" Duncanson, who lovingly nursed her during the final days of her life; and Skeeter's three brothers of Norfolk. Her family wishes to thank her Dominion Power "family" for their support especially Bill Jones, her supervisor. They meant so much to her. The family extends special thanks to Angela Wilson, Diana's oncology nurse and the staff at Virginia Oncology Associates for their care and support. Also, thank you to Sentara Bridge and Hospice nurses and caregivers. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2, at Grace Lutheran Church, 521 Providence Road, Chesapeake. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Care Foundation or Relay For Life. Cremation Society of Virginia is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cremate.org.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Sep. 1, 2010.

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Mary Richardson

September 3, 2010

To family and friends of Diana,

I was so very sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Diana in the Norfolk Office of Dominion Virginia Power. Around 1991, I transferred to the Hampton office and lost touch with a lot of people, which Diana was one. I always remember her as an outgoing person. I was shocked to see the notice of her passing. My prayers are with you and your family. May God comfort you with his grace. God Bless you all

Joyce Turley Hodges

September 2, 2010

Mr. and Mrs. Knaus and Ginger, I am so sorry to hear of Diana's passing. My condolences to all of you for your loss. I will never forget the morning of my wedding, Diana, Ginger and I were all living at the house on Whirlaway, Ginger and I were peacefully sitting in front of the TV watching Saturday morning cartoons while Diana was running around getting my things ready for the wedding and trying to get us going!! I eventually got to the church on time and even got married!! I have thought of all of you often and with fond memories. You are in my prayers. Sincerely, Joyce Turley Hodges

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