Diana E White
August 20, 1919 - June 09, 2014
Obituary
White, Diana Ezilda
ANOKA, MINN.-Diana Ezilda White, age 94, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2014. She was born on Aug. 20, 1919, in Walhalla, N.D., the daughter of Fred and Julliette Verville. She married Ernest James White on Jan. 26, 1939, in Walhalla. She worked for Anoka Electric. Diana loved to travel, read, listen to books on tape and was an avid quilter. She also enjoyed sailing, water, sunshine and was a Minnesota Twins fan. Diana’s greatest love was her family and spending time with them. She volunteered at Mercy Hospital for many years. She was a parishioner at St. Stephens Catholic Church in Anoka, Minn. For 20 years before her move to California. Diana joined the parish of St. Edwards Catholic Church in Dana Point, California as a parishioner in 1987. She was a true patriotic member of the American Legion Post No. 102. Diana is survived by her children, Darryl (Mary) White of Eagle, Idaho, Marilyn Fusske of Lenoir, N.C., Juliette (Phil) Dahlgren of Dana Point, Calif., Debra White of Madison and Dawn (Bernard) Reimer of Canyon Lake, California; 16 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and siblings, Leo Verville, Alma Liecheske, Leona HoVenden, Pete (Roberta) Verville, Ella (Dick) Corbit, Jean Corbit, Ida Mae Campbell, Donna Clarmont, Margie Johnson, Deloria Longton, Wayne Verville and Gary (Patricia) Verville; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ernest; grandson, Thomas Ryan; and sister, Yvonne Lee. A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, June 16, 2014, at 10 a.m. at ST STEPHENS CATHOLIC CHURCH, Anoka, MN. Burial will be held at Calvary Cemetery, Anoka, Minn. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Mon Jun 16, 2014 @ 10:00 AM CDT
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Debbie (Kent) Condell
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I have known Diana for 49 wonderful years. I had met her daughter Dawn in fourth grade and have stayed best friends all these years. Diana always welcomed me with open arms and a great big smile. I'm sure that was a combination of "Oh here comes trouble" or just because we shared so many laughs about our memories of Dawn and I growing up. Through the love of her family, she had strength and grace at the same time. I will miss her voice, her laugh, her smile and her face. She has always been very dear to me and I will always be blessed with her love in my heart.
Debbie (Kent) Condell
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Maribeth DeSantis
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Diana White "Nina" will be remembered always as the most loving mother and friend to all. She shared her joyous spirit and laughter with so many including my own mother on many occasions. She lived her life with faith, strength and the very best values. Her devotion to all of her family is exemplary. Nina will live on in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to have known her.
With love,
Maribeth
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Julie Mildrew
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Through Ted’s elementary School days, I knew Diana as Ted’s Grandma and Dawn’s Mom. She attended so many school events and always had a smile on her face. She was a wonderful talented woman. Diana was always so kind to me and I was fortunate to know her.
I still have a 5 foot, hand sewn stuffed Santa she made. It became part of my classroom during the holidays. Each year, when I hang the Santa in my doorway, the students love to give it a hug. Just like her Santa, she brought so much joy and love to her Family and everyone who knew her. God bless Diana.
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Lisa Corbit
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Such wonderful love and strength from one woman. Auntie Diana, you will be missed by many and through the grace of God you will rest in peace. Prayers to all through this difficult time. Love.
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Lynn Wilson
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I am truly blessed to have called this Lady "AUNTIE" An inspiration to all who knew her and she will never be forgotten. I love you Auntie Diana