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Diane Childress Obituary
1951 ~ 2022
Diane Marie Childress was born in Olney, Illinois on July 22, 1951 to ML Childress and June Marie Shearer Childress. She was an exceptionally bright, courageous, and curious person. Diane was an avid reader, music lover and lifelong learner. She had the biggest heart and was incredibly selfless, kind and cared deeply for the people around her. She loved wildflowers and the mountains. She is survived by her former wife Susan Childress, Children; Ben and Amy Childress, siblings; Wallace Dale Childress (Barbara) Gary Childress(Debbie), and Constance Marie Leonard (Ron). Along with nieces and nephews who loved her dearly.
A celebration of her life will be on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at 2:00 pm at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East, Salt Lake City. Please share your memories and photos with her family and view an extended obituary at www.starksfuneral.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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TR
August 26, 2022
I loved you very much and I hope you've found a place where all of us can be together and be peaceful.
I'll never forget your birthday and our ride through the mountains.
I wish you'd known what you meant to me, and I wish we'd both tried harder to reach out.
Godspeed.
Sheikh M Safiullah
March 5, 2022
We will miss Diane, she was a kind and loving person. Our condolences to Amy, Ben, Sue and to Diane's siblings.
Best,
Safiullah family
Placido dos Santos
March 3, 2022
I extend condolences and deep sympathy to the Childress family for your loss. May you be comforted by the fond memories of your years together and may Diane's genuinely good heart enrich all of our lives for she continues to live within all of those she touched.
Pin Hansen
March 1, 2022
To Sue and family.
You are such a beautiful family. I am so fortunate to cross path with you and Diane.
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