Diane Bates

Diane Wagner Bates, 77, passed away July 16, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Chicago, Illinois and raised in Winter Park, Florida. Diane graduated from Winter Park High School and attended Orlando Junior College. A long time Umatilla resident, her calling was being a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother known as Nana. Diane dedicated her life to the care of her family, creating a home that was full of warmth and unconditional love. Attending bible study, listening to Christian music, spending time with family and reading were some of her passions. She was a faithful care giver to her parents and mother-in-law. Diane and her husband, Lo, met when they were 16 and were married for 57 years. Her surviving family includes her husband Loring Bates, son Brian Bates (Connie), daughter Stacie Kimble (Dan), brother David Wagner (Alice), six grandchildren Tyler (Dougie), Hailey, Dylan, Abbie Kimble, Lillie Kimble, Josie Kimble and sister-in-law Ruth Eckman (Wally). In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to First Baptist Church Umatilla or Samaritan's Purse.