Ms Diane Vira Lane

In loving memory of Diane Vira Lane; aka Dazzling Diane the Magician; aka Snickerdoodle the clown It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our dear Diane; loving mother, daughter, sister, and grandmother on October 22nd, 2008. Diane was known by all for her generosity, spirit and unconditional love. She made everyone richer by just knowing her compassion and magical energy. Diane was born on a sunny autumn day, November 22, 1957, in San Diego. As a child, Diane enjoyed many wonderful memories with her parents, Bill and Vira Lane and siblings, Phillip and Carol Lane growing up as a San Diego native. In 1983, Diane moved with her husband, Ken Wood and 2 children Jaimey and Kenny up to beautiful Lake Tahoe, where she owned and operated her own store, known as the Country Club General Store. They spent 10 wonderful years together as a family in Incline Village, until Diane�s health unknowingly started to worsen. In 1992, Diane was diagnosed with a non-viral autoimmune disease and was told she needed a Liver Transplant. This is when she moved her children back down to San Diego and became Snickerdoodle the clown. Before and after her liver transplant in 1993, Diane entertained many people with her delightful clown character and found her calling for this life; an entertainer for people of all ages. After raising her 2 children, she found the love of magic and thusly became Dazzling Diane the Magician. During this artistic transition, Diane created her own show called, Magical Moments, which airs on public broadcast stations all over San Diego. Dazzling Diane also became the resident magician at the Corvette Diner and brought many magical moments to adults and children alike. Diane also served as the President of the local Magic club for 2 years, and an active board member every other year. Diane was also blessed with the honor to be on the cover of the International Linking Ring Magazine, which brought her immense joy and gratitude. Diane always had open arms to the community and always found time and the strength to spend a few hours bringing a smile to someone�s face. Diane also worked closely with several foundations, such as the Liver, Leukemia, San Diego Blood Bank, and the Kidney foundation. Diane suffered with many health ailments before and after her liver transplant in 1993, but maintained a positive attitude, in addition to her over powering will to live. In 2004, Diane was diagnosed with Kidney failure. Diane was on the national donor list once again in hopes to receive a third lease on life by receiving a new kidney. With the help of self meditation and self guided imagery, Diane was able to keep her health strong and avoid dialysis for her failing kidneys for many years. After 15 � years after her liver transplant, Diane�s heath challenges grew too strong and she passed away peacefully on October 22nd 2008. Diane is survived by her parents Buford and Vira Lane, her devoted daughter Jaimey Diane Osborne and loving son, Kenneth Alan Lanewood. Diane�s brother, Phillip Lane and sister Carol Lane. Diane also had the blessed gift of 3 grandchildren; Samantha Nicole, Amanda Diane, and Dylan James. Our precious guiding light and pillar of strength, Sweet Diane; she will forever be missed by all that knew and loved her. Her celebration of life will be held: Saturday Nov 8, 2008 at 12 noon at El Camino Memorial Park, 5600 Carroll Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA 92121 We will be setting up a charity with the American Liver Foundation for giving us an extra 15 years with our mom.