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for Diane Matz
pat homan
September 5, 2006
I still can't beleive that my friend is not with me...telling me about some great movie we should see...who she thinks I should vote for in the next election..making me enter the Tucon Home contest...then passing without knowing that I did indeed win the contest...I miss you so damm much my friend...I think of you every day and I wwill always be truly happy you were in my life!!!!!!!!!!
bebe croteau-cross
May 26, 2006
hi diane... it was fun knowing you.. you were one of those people who could light up the day.. may we meet again in some future life!!..
Sam Colorossi
April 3, 2006
Diane
You were a class act. Always thinking outside the box. As the trainer for Seattle Reservations, your greatest challenge was to encourage the reservations agents to convert as many calls as possible into sales. You did very well. I truly enjoyed working with you. Your presence will be missed both in your beloved city of Tucson and by all the friends you created while at Alaska Airlines.
Conrad Vlaming
March 29, 2006
Diane
You will be missed. You were one of a kind. I always appreciated your efforts to improve organized labor. It was a pleasure to work with you at Local Lodge 2202
Carmella Young
March 29, 2006
Dear Diane,
With a heavy heart, I can only say how much you will be missed down here with us. I worked with and was room-mates with Diane in Prudhoe Bay. She always had a smile to share and was always willing to lend a helping hand. Diane, I haven't seen you in so many years, but am so saddened by your early departure. I can still picture that big numbered alarm clock of yours that I could read across the room even w/out my contacts on. You were a lot of fun and we will miss you.
Tim and Kate LeForge
March 28, 2006
To Diane's family and friends,
We met Diane while working in Prudhoe Bay many years ago. Our memories reminded us of how thoughtful she was. Whether you were a coworker, customer or friend, Diane always was available to lend an ear.
Our heartfelt sympathy,
Allan Wojcik
March 27, 2006
Dear Family and Friends:
My deepest condolences to you and your loved ones. Diane will greatly be missed. May God comfort you during this difficult time.
RICK REBOLLO
March 26, 2006
Although we never met, I have heard many great things about you. You are an inspiration to me and many others. Thanks for all you have done for us.
Pete and Sammy Hoirup
March 26, 2006
Dearest Friend, You are a very special angel now, and we will miss you and your warm spirit. You may be gone from us but you will never ever be forgotten. Spread your wings, my friend. LOVE
Karen (Ferrell) Summerfeldt
March 23, 2006
I met Diane 28 years ago when I was first hired at Alaska Airlines, and we shared a room when working together in Prudhoe Bay for the better part of 4 years. She has left us much too soon.
As I read the guest book with so many familiar names, it says so much to me about how many lives Diane touched in such a positive way.
My prayers are with her family for their loss. Know that she will be missed by many.
Paul N Longden
March 23, 2006
Dear Diane
I just want you to know you will be missed down here by all of us who’s lives you touched through your never ending pursuit for the rights of all workers. You have passed the torch onto the rest of us, we will keep the flame going, but know you will be watching over us from above. When it’s our turn to join you, we know you will be there to welcome us, and take us to a Heavenly union meeting or a rally
In solidarity good friend
Paul N. Longden
General Chair
IAMAW District 143
kenneth l nelson
March 23, 2006
i never knew diane, but as a retiree of alaska. maint for 35yrs.
i grieve her passing, and the loss of a fellow employee. my heart and prayers go out to her family. amen
Philip Tenning
March 23, 2006
I was lucky to know Diane when she lived in SEA. Diane always had a nice smile and a great laugh. She inspired me to succeed in our efforts to improve organized labor where we worked. Thank you Diane for being part of my life and a good influence.
laura dobler
March 22, 2006
We met several years ago through involvement in the union and then had the opportunity to work together in Prudhoe Bay just before her retirement. I was so impressed with her energy and creativity. When I think of her sense of humor and wonderful belly laugh, I will always smile. What a character! Diane, I'm so sorry you're no longer with us, but sister, it won't be long. In the scheme of eternity, we're following right behind you.
Love,
Laura
Traci Hansen
March 22, 2006
Diane is the women to gave me Union inspiration. She showed me that women have a place in the Union and being strong and united together has no gender.
Thank you for teach many of us the great importance of UNITY.
We will miss you Sister.
Traci Hansen
March 22, 2006
We are having a celebration of Diane's life for her friends and family in the Seattle area. If you would like to come.
Friday March 24th
4:00 p.m.
Local Lodge 2202 Union Hall
Genny Replogle
March 20, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with
Diane's family. We will miss her
positive and helpful ways.
Joanne Robitaille
March 20, 2006
Diane was a true Activist, she would make my head spin with how many issues she was involved with. Our paths crossed many times during Union activities and I can still hear that wonderful laugh of hers.
Gods Speed my Union Sister. We will all get together again for the biggest Union meeting ever :)
Donna Schwartz
March 20, 2006
To the family-- Diane had a great personality and as an ASA flight attendant we ran into each other alot over our Alaska careers from Prudoe Bay to Tucson. We were also friends in high school. I always viewed Diane as an Earth Angel so I know her residence has just changed; but she is still an Angel. My prayers to her family. I will miss my friend.
Linda Richards
March 20, 2006
I was deeply saddened to hear of Diane's passing. She was a beautiful person, always so positive and helpful to everyone she met...definitely an asset to everyone who knew her or came in contact with her. She will be missed by so many! My thoughts and prayers go out to her family. Thank you for sharing her with us!
Linda Melhoff
March 20, 2006
Several words come to mind when I think of Diane. She could be described by the word "giving" and that word applies to people, animals and social causes. She willingly shared her home with me during my last few months at Alaska and this is when I really saw her amazing ability for multi-tasking. I've never known anyone who could take on so many completely different projects at once. She was a dedicated, loyal union sister and I will miss her very much.
Lisa Jelinek
March 18, 2006
Diane was always a force to be reckoned with! What a dynamo! I am sad to hear of her passing. I worked with Diane for 23 years and will never forget her passion and hard work! I am thankful that I was able to share a room with her during our time in Prudhoe Bay when she would be getting ready to get out and I had just arrived for my two week stint! Over the course of my life at Alaska Airlines she was truly a breath of fresh air! Although we didn't always see eye to eye, I appreciated her take on things and her acceptance of those who disagreed with her. My heartfelt prayers to her family and all who will miss this wonderful woman.
CHAS KLEPACZYK
March 18, 2006
DIANE,
SURE WILL MISS YOU. YOU AND I BOTH AGREED THAT TUCSON WAS THE PLACE TO BE. YOU AT LEAST DUG YOUR HEELS IN THERE. GOOD J0B. I KNOW YOU'RE TRAVELING ON A HAPPY TRAIL NOW.
Denise Mahoney
March 18, 2006
A poet once wrote,"Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born." Diane showed me many new worlds and I thank her for that. With love and respect from the Mahoney family to the Matz clan. XXO
Tamara Diezsi
March 18, 2006
I enjoyed my time when I worked with Diane. I appreciated her straight forwardness and her humor. I am so sad to hear of her passing. Her family is in my prayer.
Kathy Anderson-Bucsko
March 17, 2006
My deepest sympathy to the Matz family. Diane will be deeply missed ~ She was a remarkable person.
Bill McConnaughey
March 17, 2006
To Diane's family and friends:
The world has lost one great lady, that's for sure. Diane was always looking to make things better for people and would always stand up for what she believed in. I feel grateful to have known her. She will definitely be missed.
Don Austermuhl
March 17, 2006
I am so sorry for your loss. Diane was always fun to work with. Our Prayers are with you. The Austermuhl Family
Mike Hutton
March 17, 2006
Diane and I Were friends for more than 30 years. I'll always remember our days at Braniff together. I'll miss her alot
Dan Landis
March 17, 2006
It seems like only a short while ago that I processed her household goods thru air cargo on her way to
Arizona. She had such hope for her future. Diane was a wonderful co-worker and good person to know.
Luann Martini
March 17, 2006
I remember Diane as President of Local Lodge 2202 in Seattle. She would get involved completely in everything she did. She'll be missed. My thoughts and prayers to her family and friends
Jeri Parrish
March 17, 2006
My memories of Diane in Prudhoe Bay recalls her wonderful belly laugh. She would lift up her chin, look directly at you, and laugh with gusto. She was smart, kind and could argue with the best of them. She had an affect on the people she touched - it was genuine and from the heart. Thankyou Diane!
Anna Gordon
March 17, 2006
Diane and I worked together MANY years ago and though we had lost touch in recent years, I feel like a light has gone out in the world reading of her death. My deepest condolences to her family.
Peggy Struer Taranenko
March 17, 2006
Dear Diane, you will be truly missed. You were a good friend who left her footprint on this earth.
Cindy Bayne
March 17, 2006
How sorry I am to hear of Diane's passing. She was a wonderful person and will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Simone Woodhouse
March 17, 2006
I had the pleasure of working with Diane in SEA Air Freight. She was always very caring and a wonderful teacher, leader, and co~worker. Diane will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with Diane's family at this time.
Pat Mahoney Dewey
March 17, 2006
On behalf of the Mahoney family I would like to express my sympathy for your loss. Pat Mahoney Dewey
Bea Knott
March 17, 2006
Dear Diane,
I imagine that you are smiling about now. You always did things your way. We have known each other for over 25 years. WOW. I'm still here plugging away for the "greater good of all" and could use your guideance and strength. I am happy that you got to spend this last year in your beloved TUS. I will never be able to visit there again without feeling your presence. Thanks for your dedication and caring of the people's causes. Be sure to wait for us old union hags. We'll be straggling along in the future. Some sooner and some later. I'll be looking for you when I get there. Be sure to wear our Union Local moniker as I'll be looking for Local 2202 as I come up the trail. Until then, take care and give me some help down here!
Bea
Jeanette Wrede
March 17, 2006
I am so sorry to hear of Diane's passing. She was a special person, and though we weren't close, I always enjoyed working with her and she was alway very knowledgable. Her quiet wit was a blessing to all!
Santiago & Sonia Santoyo
March 16, 2006
A truly wonderful caring person that we'll always remember. Our sincere condolences and prayers will be with the family.
XXO
March 16, 2006
A poet once wrote,"Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born." Diane showed me many new worlds. I will miss my friend and I'm thinking that God took her so young because He wanted to try and understand this world and our "current administration." (I swear she made me say that Mrs. Matz.) With Love and respect from the Mahoney family to the Matz clan.
Earl Barfoot (President Local Lodge 386)
March 16, 2006
Although I didn't know Diane, from what I read in the guest book Diane was and still is a lady of inspiration. Our thoughts and prayers and deepest sympathies go to Diane's family and friends.
Melissa Campbell
March 16, 2006
I got to know Diane through our Local Lodge meetings in Phoenix after she moved into our Local. Diane was truly a passionate advocate for those she worked with. My thoughts and prayers are with her family, friends, and all the lives she touched.
Lisa Thompson
March 16, 2006
I had the pleasure of working with
Diane at Alaska Airlines,she was
a person that was true to her believes.She will be missed.
julie Zeazeas
March 16, 2006
As I think of Diane, I am reminded of the Elton John song, Candle's in the wind. ''HER CANDLE BURNED OUT LONG BEFORE HER LEGEND EVER WILL''. May her family take comfort in knowning she will be greatly missed. God Bless, Julie
Laura Prather-Harold
March 16, 2006
She was a woman of conviction and true to herself, traits to truely be admired. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and her many, many friends she has made on her journey.
judi casey
March 16, 2006
Diane,I will miss her smile,her laugh,her passion and drive for everything she did.We have been blessed to know her and love her.My deepest sympathy to her family and friends,sincerely Judi Casey
cheryl krebs
March 15, 2006
Unbelieveable,a gem, one of a kind, and I could go on, but anyone who really knew Diane Matz, realized she had a fire in her belly to make a difference in this world. Big or small the triumph was still sweet to her. I'm really going to miss the fact that we've lost a true advocate for the little people. Diane shine bright, because you were a star by far to unappreciated.
Lauren Lewis
March 15, 2006
What a surprise..Diane was so young and such a life force..When Diane was in Seattle she was President of the International Assn of Machinists Local Lodge 2202 and I was VP she would call me day and night to attend meetings, go to protests, go to rallies, she was a dynamo. Fiercely determined and passionate about human rights. During the years we worked together she signed me up for every known cause.For years I was getting gay newletters (I swear she signed me up for them)
We agreed, we disagreed, we worked side by side on things we believed in. She will be missed. She was a force of nature and had way too many more windmills to tilt before her time was up...I hope to see you again later..you can't come to me..so wait up and eventually I will come to you..(I always took some coaxing).. Good Bye my Union Sister.
Carol Arnold
March 15, 2006
My prayers and sympathies are with Diane's family and friends during their time of loss. Diane was a lovely person and will be deeply missed.
Connie Saul
March 15, 2006
Diane was a very special person and a very dedicated employee. We will all miss her.
Teri McMillen
March 15, 2006
Diane was a great union sister and friend. Always hard working, forthright and caring. Ever willing to assist those in need. And her dry wit I remember fondly. The world has lost a gem of a person. I will miss her greatly.
Sigrid Koehler
March 15, 2006
I would like to extend my sympathy
to Diane's family and friends.
Diane was a good fun person to work
with, she will be greatly misses
by all
Gail Reynolds
March 15, 2006
My sincerest sympathy to Diane's friends and family for the great loss of such a kind and caring person.
Debbie Strano
March 15, 2006
Diane was a very unique person and will be truly missed. Our prayers are with the family during this time.
Doug Van Eschen-Flatley
March 15, 2006
Mykle and I would like to extend our sympathies to Diane's family over the loss of this kind and gentle soul. She will be missed.
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