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Diane Louise Ward

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Diane Ward Obituary

Published by Bay Area News Group publication on Jul. 22, 2008.

Resident of Livermore Diane was born in Corvallis, Oregon Jan. 16, 1951 and passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at her residence in Livermore, CA, she was 57 years old. Diane attended college in New York, and worked as a music teacher for the Livermore Unified School District. She loved teaching, being with children and ran "Little Quackers" Day Care. She enjoyed playing pinochle with friends and going shopping. Her hobbies also included jewelry design, playing the piano, writing short stories and gardening. She is survived by her loving husband Michael, her children Chad Michael Ward of Glendale and Kelley Christopher Ward of Livermore. Her sisters, April Tarango of San Jose and Robin Cowart of Los Gatos and her brothers, Robert Cowart of Alameda and Eric Cowart of San Jose, & her three grandchildren; Ryan, Jesse and Melissa Ward. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Weds. July 23, 2PM at First Presbyterian Church, 2020 Fifth St., Livermore, CA. In lieu of flowers, donations in Diane's name can be made to Hope Hospice, 6500 Dublin Blvd #100, Dublin, CA 94568-3151. Callaghan Mortuary Livermore Crematory 925 447-2942

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July 31, 2008

Susan & Virgil Dahl posted to the memorial.

July 23, 2008

Barbara White posted to the memorial.

July 22, 2008

Wendie Blanchard posted to the memorial.

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Susan & Virgil Dahl

July 31, 2008

I will always remember Diane fondly. She came to Joe Michell school as our music teacher for a while and always had a smile on her face and was the nicest person ever. May she rest in peace with God's eternal love. My heart goes out to Mike and the children. Here are some words of comfort for the children regarding their mother.

"You'll never forget
your mother's face.
the sound of her voice,
the gentleness of her touch...
they let you know you were loved.

You'll never forget
the traditions she handed down,
the things she stood for...
they are her gift and your legacy.

You'll never forget,
and you'll always know
that you honor her every day
in how you live and who you are."

Barbara White

July 23, 2008

Diane's smile, wonderful laugh and sunny nature will always be tucked in the hearts of those who knew her. I am glad that she was my friend.

Wendie Blanchard

July 22, 2008

My heart breaks for the loss of such a wonderful person in our lives... especially her husband, children and sister. The letter she wrote me last year will always be cherished. A loving and wonderful person who will never be forgotten! Class of 69 has loss a truly great woman,

B. Grant Fraser

July 22, 2008

On behalf of the entire Class of 1969 of Mountain Lakes High School, Mountain Lakes, NJ, I wish to express our sincere sorrow to all the members of both the Cowart and Ward Families on Diane's passing. Our prayers go out to all who knew and loved Diane. We are strengthened by her courage in fighting her long battle against illness and each of us is better for having known and shared a small part of her life together in Mountain Lakes.

B. Grant (Skip) Fraser, Class President

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Robin Cowart

July 22, 2008

My dear, sweet sister. If there was ever a kinder, more innocent soul on this earth, I surely never met them.
I pray to my Lord for strength to let you go. I know you are free now and have no pain, no confusion, though my heart screams out to keep you near. Is this another of the many lessons you are teaching us, to be able to give up the things we hold the dearest?
Try out those new wings, Di, and laugh with joy doing cartwheels in the air. It is your time to finally be free.
Thank you for being such an important part of my life...of all our lives.
Watching your bravery and spirit, I am not afraid, now, to leave this earth. I know you will be there making beads and scrapbooks, waiting for us all.

God bless you, sweet Diane.

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