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1936
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2024
Frances Bertoli Obituary
October 17, 1936 - April 14, 2024
Frances "Diane" Bertoli, 87, of Healdsburg, CA passed away on April 14, 2024. Diane is survived by her loving children Gina (Kent) Nickel, Chris (Patti) Bertoli and Brigid (Will) Irons. Cherished Nonni of Trevor, Alexis, Hunter, Jenna, Devon, Jonah and great Nonni of Jaxon. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Diane was born on October 17, 1936 in British Columbia, Canada. She moved to Healdsburg, CA when she was in elementary school and graduated from Healdsburg High School in 1954. Diane met her beloved husband, Louis Bertoli, while visiting the Healdsburg Police Department to pay a ticket and were married in 1957. They were married for 49 years before he passed in 2006.
She worked in banking and also worked as a school secretary for many years at St. John's Catholic School and Sonoma Country Day School. Her smile was infectious as she greeted parents and children and always made time to talk with the students.
In her free time, she loved to knit and read. The most enjoyment she got was spending time with her grandkids, whether at sporting events, or just sitting and visiting with them. She also enjoyed spending time at the Healdsburg Senior Center.
A funeral mass will be celebrated on Monday, April 22nd at 1 p.m. at St. John's Church in Healdsburg. A reception will follow at 3 p.m. at the Alexander Valley Hall, 5512 Alexander Valley Road, Healdsburg.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Healdsburg Senior Center, 133 Matheson Street, Healdsburg, CA 95448.
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Memories and Condolences
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Esmé Nix
May 11, 2024
The Nix family sends all of the Bertoli´s our heartfelt condolences.
I am sitting here with my father Philip, and we were discussing what a joy it was to know Diane. We both loved her wry sense of humor, and she was smart and incredibly capable. We have been reminiscing fondly about her time at SCDS. My dad is so appreciative of her contribution to the success of the school. She was a wonderful colleague and friend, full of wit and wisdom.
Please know there are many fans of the lovely Diane Bertoli out there in the world. She will be missed, but she will always be remembered.
With Love,
Philip & Esmé Nix
Nancy Doyle
April 26, 2024
Diane made us feel special every time we were in her presence--whether at SCDS, church or out and about. She was a kind, always positive person. Honored to have known her.
Nancy Doyle MD
Terry Kelly
April 22, 2024
Diane was a the Mother we all wanted. What a wonderful person she was. And her family reflected her loving and dedicated approach to her parenting, even us older friends! She treated me like a son and member of the Bertoli family. God watch over Lady Di! we were all blessed to have known and loved her.
Phyllis & Dennis Del Carlo
April 22, 2024
Diane will be missed. She always said or did something that made us laugh! Please accept our sympathy...we all have fond memories.
Phyllis & Dennis
Mary Kelley
April 21, 2024
Mrs. Bertoli was so beloved by all at Sonoma Country Day School. She was the school secretary, and she answered the phone so well that a recording of her voice was provided to use as a voicemail greeting to the highest bidder at the annual fundraiser. She was a dear friend, and I will miss her.
Brenda Jo Abrahams
April 20, 2024
I worked in a rented office space in the back of Healdsburg Realty when I met Diane who worked as receptionist and secretary for the real estate company up front. She was always so cheerful and friendly and when I needed to speak with her I would identify myself as Brenda in the back. She came to refer to me as "Brenda in the back" whenever and wherever we met. Always a smile, a wonderful sense of humor, I remember she would always make me laugh and smile. She was a best friend to my mom Karen Dutton who went to high school with her. I would like to think that they´ve reunited by now sharing stories, laughing as they always did. She was such a sweet woman who will be remembered and missed.
Janet Perotti
April 20, 2024
My deepest condolences to the Bertoli Family. I remember Diane coming by the Police Dept. to talk to Chief Bertoli...she was a great lady with a cute sense of humor.
Kay Knighton
April 19, 2024
Diane was my best friend since 1950. She will certainly be missed.
Annette garatti goltermann
April 19, 2024
Sincere condolences for the family of Mrs. Bertoli ... my memories of visits with her husband , Lou at Fitch Mtn School in the early sixties as he enjoyed chatting with the children in my first grade who lived near and stayed after school to play.
Healdsburg was a happy place thanks to folks like the Bertoli´s. .
Johanna & Steve Stockham
April 19, 2024
Gina and Family -
So sorry for your loss. Please accept my condolences and just know she led a life well lived and left behind a wonderful family as her legacy. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jeannine Jones-Eck
April 19, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I remember your mom as being the secretary at St. John's...a kind presence who had a good sense of humor (so necessary when dealing with young kids!) Our family's prayers are with you all, Brigid, Chris and Gina.
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