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Dianna Rynkiewicz Obituary
Dr. Dianna Lynn Rynkiewicz passed away peacefully on the morning of Thursday, March 18, 2010, in her Benicia home, surrounded by family and friends, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Dianna was born April 16, 1962 at Camp Lejeune, NC, the daughter of Raymond F. and Carol Frick Rynkiewicz. A highly educated professional, she graduated from Dartmouth College in 1984 and from New York University School of Medicine in 1989. She then completed her residency in internal medicine and fellowship in infectious disease at Brigham and Women's Hospital and the University of Arizona Medical Center Program.
While on active duty with the Air Force at Davis-Monthan AFB, Tucson, AZ, Dianna met her future husband, Dr. Jim Lindemuth. They married on Nov. 21, 1995, and have lived in Tucson, AZ, San Antonio, TX and Northern California. Most recently, Dianna was employed at Kaiser-Permanente in Vallejo as an infectious disease physician. She loved her work, colleagues and patients. Although she had many academic accomplishments, her forte, and passion, was always patient care. She was the doctor that you wanted to have because she cared deeply about each patient and left no stone unturned when it came to a mysterious case.
Dianna had a zest for life, family, and adventure that few people could rival. She most enjoyed time with her girls, weekend family outings and great vacations. Her life was full and it's amazing how much she managed to accomplish in her short time.
In addition to her husband and daughters, Dianna is survived by her stepchildren, Kayleigh, Briney and Paul; her father, Raymond; her sister, Maria, and brothers, Stan and Roger; as well as many dear friends.
Family and friends are invited to a visitation from 4 to 8 p.m., on Tuesday, March 23rd, at Skyview Memorial Lawn, 200 Rollingwood Drive, Vallejo, CA, and a funeral service at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 24th, at St. Basil the Great Catholic Church, 1200 Tuolumne St., Vallejo, CA. In lieu of flowers, donations in Dianna's memory may be made to Partners in Health or Livestrong.
Arrangements by Skyview Memorial Lawn, Vallejo, CA
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Bruce Parker
March 29, 2010
Jim, I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Dianna. Being neighbors with the two of you up at the Well's ranch at Manka's Corner was a pleasure. That was one of the best times of my life and getting to know Dianna and yourself was an honor. Dianna was clearly a special person and she touched the lives of everyone she met. Please accept the deepest condolences of my family and myself to you and your family. I wish I could be there at the memorial to honor Dianna and see you and your family. Bruce Parker
marsha Bible
March 26, 2010
Dr Rynkiewicz was the BEST,most caring doctor i EVER had. I am so sorry to hear of her passing and my deepest sympathy go out to her family and friends. From the fist time I met her I felt how special she was and how deeply she cared about her patients. I plan to plant a tree in her memory.
Jim Collins
March 25, 2010
Probably few people know that Dianna was a student leader in the Casque and Gauntlet, a 100-year-old senior honor society at Dartmouth. She said she didn't belong -- said she felt like "an affirmative action case in an organization that needed a smart Polish girl." Her life, obviously, more than proved that she belonged. Her work and her spirit honored every ideal of that society, and her memory inspires us all.
Our hearts go out to her family, and especially to her children.
Many fields. Many crowns.
The Gandys
March 24, 2010
My deepest sympathy to her family and loved ones. Our daughters are classmates in first grade, to young to lose her mommy. Keep your head up Emma.
March 23, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the girls in the passing of Dianna. May you find peace and comfort in the memories you shared.
Peg Keever & Family Camp Hill, Pennsylvania
Suzanna Conkling
March 22, 2010
My sincere condolence to you in the passing of Dianna from this world...
May her love continue to endure in
your hearts.
Gigi Farag
March 22, 2010
My deepest condolences , and my prayers for the whole family in this hard time. We will always remember Dianna's lively , beautiful personality, she was a pleasure to be with and to work with and will always be rememberd.
Gigi Farag
Veronica Laird
March 22, 2010
My most sincere sympathy to Dr. Rynkiewicz' family and friends. I was lucky enough to have her as my doctor for several years when she first started at Kaiser Vallejo. She was a truly a caring human being and an excellent doctor.
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