Diana Lynn Palmer, 65

Diana Lynn (Manning) Palmer, born Dec. 19, 1949, passed away from a very short battle with lung cancer on Jan. 24, 2015, surrounded by her family and friends, in Portland, Ore.

Diana was a magnificent wife, sister, mother, grandmother, aunt and great-aunt who loved her family dearly. Diana was born in Lansing, Mich., and lived and worked in Michigan for many years. In 1990, Diana, her husband Douglas, and children moved to Idaho where she worked and enjoyed her time there. She was involved in her church, Real Life Ministries, and was a member of the Queen Esther Chapter Order of Eastern Stars. In 2013, she and her husband moved to the Portland, Ore., area.

Diana, or Lady Di, loved crocheting, traveling, watching Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy, spending time with her family, and playing games. One of Diana's favorite travel destinations was the Oregon Coast. She loved watching the sunsets and hearing the crashing of the waves. She also enjoyed her special dates with her husband on a regular basis - going shopping, out to eat, or watching a movie with him at home.

She was preceded in death by her parents Gerald "Gerry" and Gwendolyn "Gwen" Manning.

Diana is survived by her husband, Douglas Palmer; daughter Krista (Eric) Carlson and son Steven (Megan) Palmer; sister Carolyn Towsley; granddaughters Mackenzye Carlson, Abigail and Grace Palmer; grandson Jacob Palmer; aunt Vicki (Jeff) Aldrich; nieces Jeanette Towsley, Kay (Eric) Tremble and Patty (Brian) Matthews; great-nieces and nephews Stephanie (Mitchel) Mead; Shelby, Savanna, and Samuel Contreras; Tony, Alexander and Madison Miller; Landon and Layton Mead; Devon, Skyler, Kayla and Reagan Tremble; Elijah and Lia Matthews.

The memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 28, at Real Life Ministries, Building #2, 1866 N. Cecil Road, Post Falls, Idaho, with Pastor Darrin Owens officiating.

Memorial contributions can be made to Girl Scout Troop 40529, c/o Krista Carlson 10701 SE Highway 212, X1, Clackamas, Ore., 97015.