Diane Marie Forde

Diane you lovely woman. I have been mourning the passing of my best friend Alf until I received the reminder of your passing in 2016. It was then that I realized that my grief for the loss of Alf was a homecoming and reuniting with you! I'm now able to let go of some of my grief for my loss knowing that you and he are together again! Oh how God has a way of reminding us of who is in charge! Enjoy your reunion!

I grew up next to Diane I was good friends with her daughter Kirsten At the young age of 4-6 then we moved and the Fordes also moved we went our ways and reunited shortly after Diane passed I will Forever cherish the times I remember when Diane made us girls dress up clothes we were pilgrims and I loved every minute of those blessed memories! Diane filled my childhood with memories I will truly cherish Forever Thank You Diane Many Hugs Kathy Szabo

Diane, you were and inspiration to so many at OSU and in the years that followed. You treated everyone with the same sweet spirit and always had time for everyone. I'll never forget the day you called and said "take care of my baby,' she's going to be a Cougar. My chance to pay you back for just being who you were. Go Beavers and God Bless.

To Alf, Kirsten, Kari , Kala, grand children and Dennis,
I would like to tell you what a wonderful family you are. Diane was such a wonderful lady and friend. I'm so saddened at what she has gone through the with her illness. We have lived in Marysville for 20 years now. Jim has passed. I know you all will miss her so much. I don't drive much anymore so I'm not able to attend the service. God be very close to you all and be your help. Our prayers Welk family. I don't have email so I...

Alf, Kirsten, Kari, Kaia, Dennis and families, I am so sorry for your loss and pain of missing her. Diane has been such an inspiration to all those who knew her. As painful as her journey of the past 5 years, she never focused on her pain. She lived for others and showed how she cared in what was going on around her and not about her. She reflected positive thoughts, love, joy, laughter, sweetness, compassion, courage and strength. All this I see throughout her family. She is proud of all...

Diane you are Blessed with so much Love and Kindness , I will always keep you in my heart , growing up and living 2 doors away on Corliss I always enjoyed coming to your home , you fed us snacks and lunch and always kept us girls busy , something I will alway treasure !
I'm so sorry to know you had gone through one of the hardest battles but if I remeber right you have always had such courage to defend your family and yourself . It's been over 45 yrs of seeing you but I always have kept...

Auntie Diane was such a loving and caring person in her life and I know she is now an Angel for all our families. I know in my heart that she wants us all to take care of each other, to find beauty in ourselves, and live our lives with Love. We miss her so much and are grateful for the time we had her here on this Earth!

Sending All Our Love,
J.P., Amy, Danika, Anders, and Jax Sallup <3

Alf & The girls

Diane was a lovely lady in every possible way. Warm, sincere, funny, and a pleasure to be with.... We will always remember the Jimmy Buffet concert with you both... Know that our hearts and prayers are with you all

ox
John & Charlotte

Diane, what a vibrant, full of life, loving and a beautiful person inside and out. She is my inspiration. We miss her but very thankful to have her in our life.