William Diven Obituary
William Lee Diven (AKA Bill) changed his address from West Chester, Ohio to Heaven on August 19, 2024 at the age of 92.Bill joined the Air Force where he was a dedicated OSI (Officer of Special Investigation) for 30 years. His foreign language skills were developed at Yale, learning to read, write and speak Japanese.
Bill lived just a stones throw from the love of his life Janine Counts. They wed in November of 1952.Together they raised 4 beautiful, successful daughters.Bill is preceded in death by his wife Jan and daughter Jamie Lynn Watkins. Bill is survived by Janice L.Bastani, Joyce Guarneiri and Pat Jean Bosken and 8 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Bill will be buried next to Jan in West Chester Cemetery on Friday, August 23, 2024 in a private ceremony.
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8815 Cincinnati Columbus Rd, West Chester, OH 45069
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