Diana Lyn Erskine

TRAVERSE CITY — Diana Lyn Erskine, 58, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully March 31, 2009, at Tendercare, surrounded by family and dear friends.

Diana was born Oct. 15, 1950, to the late Fredrick T. and Virginia (McLaury) Cordle in Hastings. She graduated from Hemlock High School.

Diana was employed by Hemlock Hardware, Erskine Plumbing and Heating in Hemlock and then at Manitee Glens in Florida.

Before Diana became ill, she always enjoyed animals, fishing and the outdoors. She loved to travel and have various adventures. She loved people and easily made friends with everyone she met.

Diana was very fortunate to be accepted to and attend the Guide Dogs for the Blind School in California, where she was able to receive her beautiful guide dog named Topanga.

Surviving Diana are her daughters, Brenda Rohn and Amanda Rohn; grandchildren, Ashley and Danielle Fick, Dayne Rohn and Kayla May; sisters, Patricia Jones and Kathy (Don) Davis; brother, Fredrick Cordle; and beloved Guide Dog, Topanga.

Diana was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Sandy Glasby.

A celebration of life will take place in the summer.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in her name to Munson Hospice.

The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home; www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com.

This obituary was originally published in the Record-Eagle.