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for Diane Pierreuse
Katherine Prendergast
September 8, 2019
Diane brought the light into every room. We miss you Diane! Love, Kit & Diane
Christa Stahl
September 7, 2019
I met Diane through a jogging club. She was an inspiration and so much fun to be with. She and Manu stayed with me when they returned from their French wedding. Manu was a blessing to my friend and It was touching to see their love story. Christa Jewett Stahl
Nina Gustafson Anderson
November 14, 2015
Diane - I have lovely memories of happy times with you - skiing, biking and partying with the Torrey Pines Ski Club. You were always a cheerful, joyous, caring person to be around. I enjoyed your surprise telephone call and am glad we were able to connect again after all these years. Blessings to all in your family.
October 4, 2015
To spend any time at all with Diane was to have your spirits lifted. It is clear from these notes that she was a wonderful teacher, which is no surprise at all. I'm grateful for that and grateful for the time together at THS.
John Warnock
Lanny Webb
October 3, 2015
Diane and I first met as young teenagers. Our families became fast friends and we spent countless hours playing music at their home. Diane on coronet, Gretchen on saxophone, me on trombone and their mom on piano. We used the old combo-orch books and had a great time.
We have kept in touch over the years through e-mails and seeing each other at reunions, playing in what was left of the Tucson High Marching 100.
My wife Carol and I will miss her bright spirit and smile.
Sending condolences to her family.
Lanny and Carol Webb
THS 50th Reunion in 10/9/2009
Larry N. Deutsch
October 3, 2015
Reading of Diane's death today in the latest THS Badger Nation News hit me like a ton of bricks. Diane's joyful disposition was without equal. Her buoyant personality and charm will be greatly missed.
At the THS class of 1959 50th Reunion, one of the highlights was seeing and hearing Diane play her cornet, with the addition of many classmates, just as she did as part of the THS Marching Band during our high school days. The band's instrumentals were the highlight of that Reunion.
Although her smile and warmth will be missed, it is Diane herself that I will miss.
Laura Walcher
September 21, 2015
Warm, bright, cheerful, and one heckuva
trumpet musician. The world needs more
like Diane - !!!
Laura Walcher, San Diego
September 19, 2015
Diane always brightened the room, just by walking in. She was a special soul, who gave of herself to everybody she met. I miss her.
~ Jack Cassidy, San Diego, CHS Class of 1967
September 18, 2015
Diane was a bright spot in my life. Always filled with joy and beaming a wonderful smile. She truly cared about others. I will miss her.
Phil Monroe
Diane Leflang & Diane (Mensch) Pierreuse
Toby Leflang
September 15, 2015
Diane (Mensch) Pierreuse, was like a sister to me. My parents sort of adopted her many years ago and she became one of the family. When my Dad passed in 1988,(Richard Leflang), Mom, (Barbara Leflang) & Diane traveled together having many adventures. I can never forget the image of my Mom several hundred feet up, para-sailing. I was horrified a bit because of Mom's age, but Diane just laughed and said all was good. My wife, (Diane Leflang) & I loved to go out and hear Diane (Mensch) Pierreuse's bands and tell jokes. Finally, after my Mom passed & if I needed to talk about anything important or not, Diane (Mensch) Pierreuse, was always up for a long walk on the beach. Diane (Mensch) Pierreuse, was a special light and was loved by all that knew her and will be greatly missed. Toby Leflang
September 15, 2015
Diane, tu étais une belle personne, pétillante, pleine de vie, toujours souriante, lumineuse.
Tu as fait le bonheur d'Emmanuel pendant de longues années.
Mon grand regret est que tu habitais trop loin pour que nous puissions nous voir régulièrement.
Je regrette aussi de n'avoir pu être près de toi dans tes derniers instants pour t'accompagner.
Nous pensons tellement à toi
Il n'existe pas de mots assez forts pour exprimer notre chagrin.
Love
September 15, 2015
Mrs. Mensch was a genuine teacher. She taught us to teach ourselves and loved her students as much as she loved teaching English. The world will be a little less bright with her passing. You will be missed and remembered for generations to come. Jeffrey Atencio
Raymond Wang
September 14, 2015
Goodbye for now Ms. Mensch, you were a great teacher; you were always motivational and never lost your cool with us kids. Sorry I never got to see you again and say thank you. Raymond Wang - Class of 85
Bob and Ruth Watterson
September 14, 2015
Dear Manu and Gretchen,
You have our sympathy. Diane was always like a fresh vibrant flower. She was fun, optomistic, interested in learning and meeting people. Her personality gave her over to being easy to know. Loved hearing her laugh. She loved her cornet and playing music with Gretchen when they'd get together. We're thankful she was a part of our lives. Yes, we already miss her. We are praying for you.
Our love, Bob and Ruth
Tom Leech
September 14, 2015
I've known Diane for a few decades as part of our social gatherings, ski club, dances, fun events. In recent years we would see her and her band at various locales -- Coronado Ferry landing, Prado Cafe-bar in Balboa Park, and others. She was always friendly, fun and a good band member. Was surprised to hear about her passing, and she will be missed.
September 14, 2015
It is hard to believe she is at rest, let alone gone.... I met her in my adult years, running, playing some tennis (I was very bad!) I recall her returning from France after marrying Manu, I was at LAX to transport them home, and they ended up spending the night with me in La Jolla because it was so late. What an exhausted, happy couple! I am so sorry I didn't know she was ill, I would have tried to help. Best love to Manu.
Christa Jewett Stahl
Eric MacKnight
September 14, 2015
Diane Mensch was one of a handful of teachers who kept me inspired and learning through my high school years. Her life and work are an inspiration to all of us who wonder what's really important, and what's really worth doing. She will be remembered by so many with gratitude and affection. A life well lived!
Phyllis Grodzitsky
September 14, 2015
A great person, musician, and active in every way. What a sad loss! She had the most energy. She will be missed by many.
Jim and Carolynn Trepasso
September 13, 2015
The music world won't be the same without her. She will be missed by many.
September 13, 2015
We were so sorry to hear of Diane's death. Both she and you will be in our prayers.
Sincerely,
John and Marge Mangold
Michael Shore
September 13, 2015
You know a teacher was special when you tell your own students about her. Something I just did this past Thursday. She was so passionate about teaching and about the students. I had her for 9th grade English and still have assignments and papers from that class simply because I loved being there. In fact, I have shared some of the activities we did in her class with some of my colleagues and they have employed those in their own classrooms. I remember going back to CHS as a student teacher and substitute, and she was always so gracious with her time. She had a great sense of humor and fantastic world view. I think those of us who attended CHS were blessed to be taught by some amazing teachers, and Ms. Mensch was definitely one of the most amazing. She will be missed, but I'll continue to share my wonderful memories of her with others. She was truly a beautiful soul. My heart goes out to her family.
Mike Shore, Class of '88
Katherine Schultz
September 13, 2015
Ms. Mensch was a wonderfu teacher. She was kind, caring and always smiling. I am thankful to have had her encouragement in my early years. CHS Class of '87
Andrew Niemyer
September 13, 2015
She was more than "just" an English teacher to many at Coronado High. She was a life coach, a mentor and a muse, who helped so many kids, at one of the first pivotal parts of their lives, grow and blossom. May her memory forever be a blessing.
September 13, 2015
Diane - you will be so missed! You always added an energy and wonderful uplifting spirit to everything you did and to all of us you blessed with your presence. Thank you for being you. Love, Kit
September 13, 2015
Very saddened to hear of her passing. She was one of my favorite teachers- she made English bearable for me. Karen Keller- Sherman, CHS- class of '74
sarah Daw
September 13, 2015
I am so sad to hear of Mrs. Mensch's passing. I was her student in 1980 at Coronado High and she was a wonderful teacher. Her kindness touched me and she was one of the highlights of my school years!
Music for Diane
September 13, 2015
I'm deeply saddened by the loss of our friend and fellow musician, Diane. She played at my jam sessions and on several of my gigs. We'll miss her enormously. Jerome Parmer
Melissa Lane
September 13, 2015
She was one of my all-time favorite teachers. She had such joy and put it into her teaching and her love for her students. Rest in peace, sweet lady.
September 13, 2015
Diane will be missed by everyone who was lucky enough to know her. She was a true friend and her light shone brightly in this world. We will never forget her wonderful smile, laughter and encouragement.
Skip Forsht
September 13, 2015
Her smile, her laugh, the light in her eyes, the glass always being half full for her. She was sunshine. I will miss her.
Ed and Joan Ducharme
September 13, 2015
We are so sorry to hear of Diane''s passing. She was a joy to be with, always smiling and happy. We enjoyed sharing music with her. She was a great band leader. We will miss you.
elisabeth pierreuse
September 13, 2015
Toute sa famille de France se souviendra de Diane avec ce sourire et cette gentillesse qui la caractérisait.elle nous manquera et nous sommes de tout coeur avec Emmanuel son mari vers qui nos pensées vont aujourd'hui
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