Diane Mae Legg's Obituary
Diane Mae Legg, age 72, of Grand Haven passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, September 13, 2022. She was born January 7, 1950, in Detroit to Frederick A. and Margaret G. (Burlison) Holdsworth. Diane married Douglas A. Legg on August 16, 1975, in Livonia, MI.
Diane graduated as salutatorian from Northville High school in 1968 and graduated from the University of Michigan with her Bachelor’s in education in 1972. She did foreign study at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland, University of Sheffield in England and student teaching at Barnstaple England. Diane had a great love of music, family and animals. She was a voracious reader and child of the television era. Diane was a free spirit, hippie spirit, and empathetic soul.
Diane is lovingly remembered by her husband of 47 years, Douglas Legg; daughter, Allyson Legg; son, Kevin (Jennifer) Legg; three grandchildren: Dana Denice Legg, Alexander Frederick Legg and Emily Joy Legg; her sister, Hillary A. Holdsworth; two brothers, John (Karen) Holdsworth and Fred (Laura) Holdsworth; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Kevin C. Holdsworth, in-laws, Frederick G. Legg and Iva E. Legg.
A private family service will be held. Memorials to Harbor Humane Society are appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to The VanZantwick Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services 620 Washington Ave., Grand Haven, MI 49417. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at www.sytsemafh.com.
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