Diana Hughes Elmer

1953 - 2015

Diana Hughes Elmer

June 13, 1953 ~ May 16, 2015

Our beloved Mother, Daughter, Sister and Friend, Diana Hughes Elmer, passed away peacefully in her sleep at age 61 in Seattle, Washington. She was a devoted mother to Leslie Elmer and Mathew Elmer and friend to many.

Diana was born June 13, 1953 in Seattle to Phyllis and David Hughes. She grew up in the Laurelhurst neighborhood making life-long bonds with neighbors and classmates alike. She attended and graduated Roosevelt High School, Wenatchee Valley College, and Central Washington University. She married Michael Elmer on June 8, 1974 with Leslie and Mathew arriving shortly thereafter. They divorced many years later but remained good friends over the years. After spending several years raising her children, Diana worked doing what she loved as a corporate travel agent for over 25 years. She began at All Around Travel and was working at Tangerine Travel when she passed. She considered her co-workers, colleagues and clients her second family and judging from the outpouring of support from all of you, the feeling was mutual.

Diana grew up skiing the slopes in the winters and swimming and boating in the summers in Lake Chelan with her brothers, David and Kevin Hughes, mother and their adored stepfather, Bob Fletcher. She found wonderful hobbies that filled her time when she wasn't working, including cooking, reading and spending time with her cherished dogs. She was adventurous, loved to travel and never knew a stranger. She was outgoing, compassionate, personable and kind. She captured many people's hearts over the years many of whom remember her incredible sense of humor and contagious laugh.

Her kids were her life. Diana spent much of her time enjoying the world through their eyes whether it be sports, travel, school events when they were younger, or celebrating life and work achievements as they got older. She loved their friends and was like a second mom to many of them, opening her heart and home to anyone at any time. She delighted in spending time with her Mom, which lasted until the day she passed. She was a true testament of goodness.

Diana is survived by her daughter Leslie Elmer, son Mathew Elmer, mother Phyllis Fletcher, brothers David and Kevin (Sue) Hughes, and niece Jessica Hughes. She is preceded in death by her Father, David Hughes, and her stepfather, Robert Fletcher. Diana was loved by all and will be greatly missed, but we are forever grateful for all the wonderful memories. Her love and laughter will be held dear in our hearts.

Please join the family for a gathering at the Family Home in Seattle on Saturday, May 30th between 2pm and 5pm to celebrate her life. In lieu of flowers and in memory of Diana, the family suggests donations to American Diabetes Association and Swedish Cancer Institute.