Diana Lynn McConnell

Diana Lynn McConnell obituary, Vernal, UT

Diana Lynn McConnell

Diana McConnell Obituary

Visit the Hullinger Mortuary website to view the full obituary.

PLEASE NOTE: This obituary is being placed on our website as a courtesy to the family and at their request. Hullinger Mortuary is not handling any part of these services.

Diana Lynn McConnell was born on September 16, 1948, at the Uintah Ouray Indian Hospital in Fort Duchesne, Utah, to Elda Hackford and Henry Hedricks. Her mother was born and raised in Utah surrounded by a large extended family.

Diana later lived in Vernal, Utah, where she passed away on September 25, 2025. Her death certificate lists the cause of death as malnutrition.Her son, Jason McConnell, was born March 18, 1977; and he passed away in July 2021.

Diana had been keeping his ashes, and now both of their ashes will be buried together in the family burial plot. Diana is now at peace and reunited with her son and mother.

A GoFundMe* has been set up to help with burial expenses and a headstone for Diana and Jason. Any contribution, no matter the amount, would be greatly appreciated and will help provide them with the resting peace they deserve at the Tridell Cemetery.


*A GoFundMe account has been established to assist the family. The Hullinger Mortuary is not affiliated, does not administer, and is not responsible this campaign, which has been organized independently of the funeral home. All questions regarding the campaign should be directed to the organizer listed on the GoFundMe page. Hullinger Mortuary does not assure that the funds deposited into the account will be applied for the benefit of the named beneficiaries. Individuals considering a contribution should consult their own advisers and otherwise proceed at their own risk.

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