Diane Oldham

OLDHAM Diane Patricia nee Whyte June 18, 1937 - February 6, 2009Diane was born in Vancouver, BC on June 18, 1937. She graduated from Kitsilano High School in 1954. Diane attended the University of Washington in 1955 and was initiated into Rho Chapter of Alpha Chi Omega sorority in January 1956. On October 2, 1959 she married Bob Oldham in Vancouver. Bob was an RCMP member and over the next fifteen years they lived in Vancouver, Victoria, Richmond, Nelson, West Vancouver and Tsawwassen. Diane began working with the Delta School Board in 1969 and retired 27 years later from the position of Executive Assistance to the Superintendent of Schools in 1996. During Diane's career with the Delta School District the first Canadian Chapter of the National Association of Education Office Professionals was formed in 1990 under her leadership. Diane and Bob moved into the Riverwest condominium in Delta in 1991. Shortly after moving in, the owners began noticing water leaks. They joined the large number of strata corporations that commenced leaky condominium lawsuits. Diane was a member of the Riverwest strata committee and through their hard work won a major victory in the Supreme Court of BC in 2001 when Riverwest Strata Corporation was the first to go to trial for damages against the municipality and the developers. Diane loved to travel and she and Bob became avid RV'ers. They traveled throughout Canada and the United States with their cat Puma. Diane is survived by her beloved husband and best friend Bob, her daughters Tammy Schiere (Chris) and Kelly Hill (Earl), granddaughters Kristen and Leanne, her brother Lorne Whyte (Ayn Marie) and their children. Diane leaves behind her cousins Joan Morris (Hugh), Ken Smith (Shirley) and their families. Diane was a wonderful friend to many people, supportive, caring and tremendously fun. Donations in Diane's memory can be made to Alzheimer's or Breast Cancer Society. At Diane's request, there will be no Memorial Service. Delta Funeral Home (604) 946-6040