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Diana - my earliest memories of you are your laugh, the shake of your gorgeous hair - always a kind heart. Miss you -
Hannah Nevins
June 26, 2013 | Santa Cruz, CA
Santa Cruz, California
Diana Lea WertzJuly 1, 1947-June 7, 2013Resident of Santa CruzDiana Lea Wertz, longtime Santa Cruz resident, nurturing mother, grandmother, friend, and educator, beloved former librarian at Gault Elementary School passed away on June 7, 2013. At 65 she left far too soon with many adventures...
Read MoreDiana - my earliest memories of you are your laugh, the shake of your gorgeous hair - always a kind heart. Miss you -
Hannah Nevins
June 26, 2013 | Santa Cruz, CA
Diana, you will be missed by so many. I am so thankful that I had a chance to know you. I loved how your smile would brighten up a room, how your laugh was so sincere and infectious. You have touched the lives of so many children and because of you, there are so many children and adults who love to read because you have introduced them to a good book. Thank you for giving me so many wonderful memories. Love, Laura Macy
Laura Moses-Macy
June 19, 2013 | Santa Cruz Resident At Heart, CA
Diana, I was once your honored secret pal at Gault one year. You will be missed by so many as you touched the hearts and souls of teachers, parents and children alike! Go with God. The world has lost such a good heart and resource! Love Leslie Hayes, APE Specialist
leslie Hayes
June 19, 2013 | Aptos, CA
Diana, I think of you every time I read out loud - remembering being captivated your rich voice reading Chester's Way or The Talking Eggs. Thank you for so many warm hugs and welcoming us into your library with humor and acceptance.
You will be remembered dearly by all of us Gault kids.
with so much love,
Naomi Fukuda
June 18, 2013 | Santa Cruz (San Francisco), CA
How many thousands of hearts you have touched through your love of life, words, children and humanity. Your smile will made everyone feel like you were giving them a hug. Our lives have been made better just to know your gentle grace and hearty laughter. Your life's light will live in all our memories. We cherish your gifts.
Laura Peduto
June 17, 2013 | CA
Diana, you are the model of what a true friend should be. I will miss that very much.
Ward Smith
June 17, 2013 | Aptos, CA
Diana, I will always cherish our many long talks, sharing our thoughts and feelings about everything under the sun. I miss you.
Paula Smith
June 17, 2013 | Aptos, CA
A lovely person. I will miss you indeed.
Joyce Lund
June 17, 2013 | Santa Cruz, CA
Dear Diana: What a huge empty space in our lives and hearts now that you've gone. Thank you for being the most wonderful colleague and friend for so many years.
Tony
Tony Augimeri
June 16, 2013 | Scotts Valley, CA