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Diane Harris Oldfather
November 21, 1931 - July 5, 2022
Diane Harris Oldfather, a long time Lincoln resident, passed away on July 5, 2022. She was 90. Diane was born on November 21, 1931 in Baltimore, Maryland to Frank and Helen Crawford Harris. She grew up in Detroit, Michigan and attended the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor where she met her future husband, Charles Oldfather. Diane pursued her love of learning and travel by studying at Oxford University in England before moving to be with Charles in Lincoln. Diane was very involved in the Lincoln community. She was a Trustees for the Nebraska Historical Society Foundation, was a active member of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority, Holy Trinity Church, and an owner of Hearts Content Needlework shop.
Diane is survived by her two children, David (Roxanne) Oldfather of Kearney, NE and Jane (Corey) Light of Deerfield, IL, her 6 grandchildren, Robert and David Light , Tiffany (Preston) Hurrell, Timmari (Alan) Byrn, Sarah and Anne Oldfather; 5 great-grandchildren; sister Francis Baker and sister-in-law Germaine Oldfather and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Charles.
A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on July 26, 2022, at Kearney cemetery, 4400 I Avenue. Memorials – Lighthouse, 601 N Street, Lincoln, NE 68510, the Archway Foundation, 3060 East 1st Street, Kearney, NE, 68847, or the Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation, 128 North 13th Street, Suite 1010, Lincoln, NE, 68508. Condolences online at roperandsons.com
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Kimberly L Tyler
June 16, 2023
I had the great pleasure knowing Diane and spending quality time with her in her Lincoln NE. residence through my employment with Home Companions. I, a Michigan girl as well, held a special place in my heart for , as she shared so many fond memories of her Michigan Days growing up and meeting the love of her life. I loved as well hearing of her great adventures in England.. and her infamous, "Dianes World".She was a Beautiful person inside and out!! I had so much fun with her and her positive attitude was so refreshing . When I left back to Michigan to care for my Mother with cancer; I never forgot all of the great advice and her loving kindness. May you Rest In Sweet Heavenly Peace, my Dear friend Diane Love,Kim Tyler
Valerie Oldfather
July 26, 2022
Sorry to hear about Aunt Diane. She was always so nice to me. I admired her smarts and wit.
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