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I was just thinking about Diana and how I could see her again. I will always remember her as an inspiration.
Susan Swartz
March 06, 2010 | Kenai, AK


Halibut Cove, Alaska
Diana Rutzebeck Tillion died peacefully at her home in Halibut Cove on Feb. 3, 2010. She was 81. A celebration of her life will be held June 1 at her island home.She was born June 1, 1928, in Paradise, Calif. Diana first came to Alaska in 1939 on a 90-foot vessel, The Discoverer. Her mother and...
Read MoreI was just thinking about Diana and how I could see her again. I will always remember her as an inspiration.
Susan Swartz
March 06, 2010 | Kenai, AK
So many years - such fond memories. God rest your beautiful soul, Diana. You brought joy to so many. God comfort all family and friends who love and honor you.
Greeta Brown
March 03, 2010 | Burley, ID
To the entire Tillion family, please accept my deepest sympathies. I will always treasure my time in Halibut Cove with Diana and the Tillion family.
Dawnell Claessen
February 16, 2010 | Palm Bay, FL
Visiting Halibut Cove was never conmplete without visiting Diana in her beautiful gallery, and hearing her speak with enthusiasm about art and nature. She will live on forever in her art and our memories. My deepest condolences to the family.
Juliana Osinchuk
February 10, 2010 | Anchorage, AK
Dear Clem and family -
I feel so saddened at Diana's passing and treasure the experience of knowing her. I have some very special memories of visits with her and with you in Halibut Cove with my sister, Mary Hanson, and Jim and with my dear friend Pinky Brindle. We have several of her paintings which will be reminders of her forever.
Elisabeth (Engstrom) Lee
February 10, 2010 | Anchorage, AK
Dear Clem and family,
I treasure the octopus ink painting that I purchased from Diana. She was a very special person and I know you will miss her. My prayers are with you.
Mary Pat Murphy
February 08, 2010 | Kalispell, MT
May God bless and keep you all in your time of sorrow. I finally got to eat one time while at Halibut Cove instead of watching and looking at the painting and paintings. I would rather be in the shop. Thanks for lots of lovely times. You were all so friendly.
Mary Belle Belarde
February 08, 2010 | Fort Collins, CO
Please accept my deepest sympathies. I am the proud owner of one of Diana's paintings. She had a wonderful spirit that I know will live on in her children and grandchildren.
Linda Steiner
February 08, 2010 | Anchorage, AK
On our annual summer visits to Alaska and without fail Halibut Cove, we have always enjoyed visiting with Diana in her wonderful studio. While this is an opportunity to celebrate her long, productive, and influential life, it is also time to recognize the void that her passing represents. Sincere condolences to Clem and all her family.
Marianne and David Inman (Fayette, MO)
February 08, 2010