San Luis Obispo, California
1942 ~ 2010 Diana Blackburn was born in Dinuba, Calif., in 1942, and passed away after a long battle with lupus Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010, in San Luis Obispo. She graduated from Orosi High School in 1960 and met her husband-to-be, Mike, in San Diego. After a brief time in Mississippi, they moved...
Read MoreDearest Mike and Michelle, I just heard that Diana passed away, I live part time in Colorado and was there when she died. She, along with the two of you were my extra family and filled so many difficult and wonderful times! I hold those memories as treasures and you are both in my thoughts and prayers.
Kathy Mills
November 06, 2010 | Santa Margarita, CA
Mike and Michelle, please accept my sincerest condolences. I will cherish the too few opportunities I spent with Diana. I hope the memory of your life with her can help you find joy during this time of bereavement and reflection.
Joseph Raven
October 21, 2010 | CA
Mike and Michelle,
We're sorry to hear of Diana's passing. Although we did not get to know her well we were fortunate enough to have purchased your former home on Santa Margarita Road. She would be happy knowing that we are continuing to maintain the "home for wayward cats and horses". You have our deepest sympathy in your loss. Dave, Terry and Holly Selstad
Dave and Terry Selstad
October 21, 2010 | Atascadero, CA
Diana was a warm and loving woman - everyone who walked through her front door felt welcome and comfortable. She will be missed.
Jim and Nancy Vondran
October 21, 2010 | Portland, OR
Mike and Michelle,
We're so very sorry to read about your loss. We had no idea Diana was so ill, as we haven't seen or heard from you in so long. We thought you moved away after you retired. We will always remember Diana's smile and also when we first met you and Diana, back in 1968, with your pet cat, I believe on your first day in SLO. Again, we're so sorry. The Vanlerberghe's Connie, Danny and Joan. Atascadero
October 18, 2010
Mike and Michelle,
Thinking of you at this time. I am so sorry for your loss. We had so many good times together at horse shows throughout California: blue ribbons, yellow ribbons, no ribbons, lunch out, grooming horses and getting ready to compete. Diana certainly loved her family and her horses. She was such a nice friend, competitor and horse show mom! She will be missed.
Erin Sherman Schimke
October 16, 2010 | Atascadero, CA
Mike and Michelle, I was so sorry to hear about Diana. I still remember her love of horse's. She was a great lady. Know that our prayers are with all of you.Nick & Annette Yost, Santa Margarita
October 15, 2010
I am truly sorry for your loss Michelle and Mike. You probably don't remember me but we lived on the same dirt road in Lockwood. Michelle use to play with my little sister, Michelle. After our mom passed away (my Michelle was only 10), she went down to your house and asked Diana if she would be her mom. Again, I am very sorry for your loss. Kim (Despain) Fleetwood and Family, Colorado
Kim Fleetwood
October 15, 2010 | Peyton, CO
Mike and Michelle--Our thoughts and prayers are with you--
We had a lot of good memories on Cucaracha---Diana always
could always brighten up your day with her smile---to this
day--she always made you feel special and welcomed in your
home. I rememeber all the great snacks, she would leave
us --during our babysitting tours with Michelle.... I had to
say your cat's meowwwww used to scare me....
Boy, we had a great time during our neighborhood...
Elizabeth Verdugo-Martinez
October 15, 2010 | Santa Maria, CA