Diane Owens

1943 - 2015

Diane T. Imlach Owens died at Providence Hospital after a brief illness on July 13, 2015, surrounded by friends and loved ones after a moment in the sun smelling flowers. Visitation/ Rosary will be at Evergreen Memorial on Sunday, July 19, 2015, from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Her funeral mass will be at noon on Monday, July 20, 2015, at Holy Family Cathedral in Anchorage, Alaska, with burial at 6 p.m. at Anchorage Memorial Cemetery. Diane was born on Sept. 14, 1943, in Anchorage to Florence "Rusty" O'Neill Imlach and William J. Imlach. She graduated Anchorage High School in 1961. She was known for her quick wit, even to the end, determination, sparkle in her eyes and her willingness to lend a hand to anyone. She was known for her cookies, especially oatmeal scotchies, her love of dance and making clothes for her grandchildren. Diane worked most of her professional life as a bookkeeper for various industries in Anchorage. She recently retired and was enjoying time with her great-granddaughter and tending to her garden. When her daughters were small, she spent time scorekeeping softball games, volunteering as a Girl Scout Leader and spending weekends at the family property. In later years, she was director for the Hugh O'Brien Youth Foundation. She housed baseball players and sat on the Board of Directors for the Anchorage Bucs. Diane was dedicated to volunteering at Holy Family Cathedral and was on her Anchorage High School ('61) Reunion Committee where she loved keeping in touch with old friends. Survived by daughters, Rebecca (David) Shaw of Anchorage and Veronica Smith with Eric Siebels of Palmer, Alaska; grandchildren, Victoria Owens, Andrew Owens (serving at Osan AB Korea), Mitchell Owens, Katherine Owens, Alexandria Shaw, Grayson Shaw and Gabriella Shaw; great-granddaughter, Delaney Jones and her father, Stephan Jones; siblings, Elizabeth (Richard) Barlow, Dr. William E. (Carol) Imlach, Florence Ward, Susan (Doug) Getz, Nancy Imlach, Robert (Theresa) Imlach, Bonnie Shurtleff, Mary Lou Imlach, Margret (Larry) Fetrow, Lynne (Dave Stamper) Watson, Judith (Mike Marting) Imlach, Laura (Sam) Rose, Sandy (Susan) Imlach and Dr. Joe (Dr. Tracy Stewart) Imlach; and also many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and -nephews, all whom cherished Aunt Diane. She was preceded in death by her parents; nieces, Sabrina Imlach and Katherine Stewart-Imlach; and great-nephew, Keanon Smith. Arrangements are with Janssen's Evergreen Memorial Chapel.