Birth date: May 8, 1963 Death date: Oct 22, 2007
Diane Ellen (Conley) Dirkse, age 44, went to be with her Lord on Monday morning, October 22, 2007 at her home after a courageous fight with breast cancer. She was born in Grand Rapids on May 8, 1963 to Ronald E. and Merilyn Ellen Read Obituary
hi everyone just wanted to let you know we have all been thinking of you and you have been in our prayers. mom and dad have been keeping us infiformed on dian.i found out on that monday evening that i work with 2 of dians friends jim sidock and brian maycroft what a small world. hope to see ya some day
love from all of us
cheryl##imported-begin##cheryl ransom vanderlaan##imported-end##
I just found out about Diane passing tonite and i am so very sadden with a very heavy heart..she is such a great person and i am so very happy i had the chance to get to know her..she will be very much missed..what a great friend and who will always be a friend...Eric##imported-begin##Eric Hillard ##imported-end##
DIANE WAS ONE OF THE NICEST PEOPLE I EVER MEET.IT SEEM'S THAT LIFE IS A LITTLE A DARKER PLACE FOR THE ONE'S THAT ARE LEFT BEHIND BUT I KNOW IN MY HEART AND SOUL THAT THERE IS A BETTER PLACE THAT WE GOTO AFTER THIS LIFE IS ENDED AND I KNOW DIANE IS THERE WITH LOVED ONES WAITING FOR HER ON THE OTHER SIDE.
OUR HEART'S GO OUT TO HER FAMILY##imported-begin##GARY, PAM. DEBBY, NICOLE, JARRAD WHEELER##imported-end##
A rush of memories came flooding back when I heard the news. Diane was absolutely crazy and I loved her with all my heart. Every year I put the cheerleading ornament she gave me with her photo in it on my tree. I couldn't believe it when she did a toe-touch for me - it was so good! That laugh...that snort! She was so fun, and so funny and just a wonderful person. I will never forget our talks, her "big sister" advice and the never ending love (and hugs) she gave. She will always have a very special place in my heart. All my love to her friends and family.##imported-begin##Melissa (Mezeske) Floyd##imported-end##
Diane,
Maybe you can get God's help to find Ben's ring I lost when we were at the beach.
Miss you, smile, the pain is gone but the love survives!
Annette##imported-begin##Annette (Egeler) Aldridge##imported-end##
I just read of Diane's passing. I had no idea she was still battling cancer. I will never forget all good times we had together. Doing pageants with the girls, trips to Detroit, hanging out in your pool and all the cheerleading talk. We would lose touch but if we ran into each other, it felt like no time had passed at all except for the fact we would be in shock at how our kids had grown and matured over such a short time. I wish I would have known that you were suffering again so I could have been there for you. You were definately one of a kind. Always so happy and a joy to be around. You made everything fun. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Especially the girls. But you are with God now and are at peace. You will be sadly missed by many. I love you. Cathy##imported-begin##The Varney's - Brad, Cathy Paige and Brock (Gonyon)##imported-end##
My Heart goes out to all of you. May the Lord be with you in this time. Pat##imported-begin##Patricia DeRuiter##imported-end##
Diane you were one of a kind. In my daughter's eyes you were like a 2nd mother. She felt so loved by you. She will always remember the happy times she spent with you and your girls.You always had a smile on your face and could always make Breanna laugh. For whatever reasons I know God has a plan for you. I believe you will always be your daughters guardian angel to look over them. You are such a special person, so strong and full of life. You will be sadly missed by so many people that had the awesome experience of knowing you. Your children have grown to be very sweet and beautiful young ladies. You are someone that others should look up to and follow in your footsteps. I am sad that you have passed but I also am glad that you are out of pain. May God bless your children and watch over them.We will all miss your smile and laughter!!!!!You are loved by so many people!!##imported-begin##Sheri Brown and Breanna Lakatos##imported-end##
Our prayers are with the family for healing. May God provide grace and peace knowing that Diane is not in pain any longer and enjoying paradise along with loved ones that have gone on before. Love, The Carmeans##imported-begin##Bryan and Laura Carmean and family##imported-end##
Diane, I am so lucky to have had such a strong, brave, friend! I will never forget the talk and laughs we had just a few weeks ago,and although I am sad and will miss you Im glad to know that you have no more pain and worry. I will always remember how nice you and Craig were to bring us all those clothes for our daughter after we had the fire. Thank you, Love Stephanie##imported-begin##Stephanie Boltze##imported-end##
