Diane B. McAllister

DIANE B. McALLISTER
April 4, 1946 ˜ January 30, 2024

Diane Bradford McAllister was born in Portland, OR, April 4, 1946. Diane passed Jan. 30, 2024, in Vancouver, WA.
Shortly after her birth, the family moved to Springfield, OR, where she graduated from Springfield High School in 1964.
She married John Herrick in 1972. In 1991, she married Charles Dunning and they were together until his passing in 1999. She met and married Robert McAllister in 2008.
Diane had a long and varied career. She was a travel agent, then owner of her own travel agency in Sisters, OR. She was also a wedding planner, bookkeeper, and an administrative assistant. Diane was working as co-director for a national business association at the time of her death.
After marrying Bob, they enjoyed many motorcycle trips and golf excursions in the “Saucy” convertible, often with her Newfie’ Noah in the back seat. She loved her numerous trips with her group of golf gal pals and friends from high school. She was a member of Prineville Country Club and treasurer for Friends of Hospice - SW Washington.
More important than who she knew and what she did is who she was. Diane was, above all else, kind. She exuded love for those around her. She was quick to laugh and quicker still to help where help was needed. She carried a quiet strength worthy of emulation.
Diane is survived by her husband, Bob; her brother, Charles Bradford (wife, Jacqueline); also her stepson, John Herrick (wife, Patti); stepson, Clarke Dunning (wife, Janet); stepson, Bill McAllister (wife, Deana); and stepdaughter, Susan Martin (husband, Greg),
We will celebrate Diane’s life May 5 at the Kennedy School in Portland, OR, 12:30-3:30 p.m.
Remembrances may be made to Friends of Hospice - SW WA.
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