Photo courtesy of Howe-Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Taylor
Taylor, Michigan
Jul 24, 1963 – Oct 13, 2021 (Age 58)
Diane Lynn Witherspoon of Riverview, MI sadly passed away on October 13, 2021 at the age of 58. Beloved daughter of the late Edwin and Margaret Witherspoon. Loving sister of Cheryl (Lester) Wood, Debbie (Raymond) Canterbury, and Edwin III (Colleen) Witherspoon. Cherished aunt of Christina (Patrick), Jason (Samantha), Rae Ann (Adam), John (Stephanie), Mary (Dylan), Brittany, Rachel, and Edwin IV. Great aunt of Gabriel and (soon to be here) Jesse.
Diane was a 1981 graduate of Lutheran West High School and a 1985 graduate of Schoolcraft College where she received a LPN degree in nursing. Diane truly enjoyed her profession, it is her calling to take care of others. She spent 34 years working for the Oakwood system, starting at Seaway and then moving to Oakwood Commons. All of her patients and coworkers absolutely adored her. She will be greatly missed.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, October 19, 2021 from 12:00PM-7:00PM with a service to begin at 7:00PM at Howe-Peterson Funeral Home Taylor Chapel 9800 S Telegraph rd. Taylor, MI 48180. Diane will be interred on Wednesday, October 20th, 2021 at 2:00PM at Glen Eden Memorial Cemetery, 35667 Eight Mile Rd, Livonia, MI 48152, this will be for immediate family only.
I'm so saddened to hear this. We worked together for years at seaway, she was such a good person. She was way too young to go.
Carolyn Bennett
October 21, 2021 | Greenville, NC | Coworker
I worked with Diane several years ago at Southshore. Being the new kid on the block, she made me feel welcome right away. We worked the night shift in ICU, and not only was she so smart and skilled, she was so very patient and kind. She loved to talk about her family, and it was so clear that she loved them very much. I still share with others her strategy of having plastic containers in the car so that she could take leftovers home from family meals. She graced this world by being her...
Sue Tamer
October 21, 2021 | Coldwater, MI
I worked as a new graduate with Diane at South Shore. She was an amazing nurse and taught me so much. I am grateful I had the privilege of knowing her. She will be greatly missed.
Jeanne Melton
October 20, 2021 | Bellaire, MI | Coworker
Had the pleasure of meeting her when my dad was at Oakwood Common. She is an angel in heaven with all her patients. Love and prayers for the family.
Ana Mastroianni and family
Ana Mastroianni
October 19, 2021 | Dearborn, MI | Friend
What a beautiful soul we all lost in nurse Diane of the B wing. Her knowledge, and willingness to always listen to questions was so inspirational to me during my mother's six year stay at Beaumont Commons. While her strong leadership skills were evident to all, it was the sensitive things she did with little recognition that I will also fondly remember. Whether it was collecting clothes from donations to give as holiday gifts for patients with few to no visitors, or ordering remembrance...
Jerry Miles
October 18, 2021 | Fort Lauderdale, FL
Group of 10 Memorial Trees
McCarthy / Olkowski household
October 18, 2021 | Romulus, MI
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Jerry & Kim McCarthy
October 18, 2021 | Palm Coast, FL
Diane, you will be truly missed. I will miss you coming into the office and asking is it your turn to volunteer home every day. Your heart was full of Love for your B Unit resident’s. Thank you for shining your light on them.
Allison Lindisch
October 18, 2021 | Browntown, MI | Coworker
Group of 10 Memorial Trees
Malis/McCarthy/Boulahanis Fam
October 17, 2021 | Grosse Pointe Woods, MI