Diane was born in Bakersfield, CA and graduated from Bakersfield High School where she met a sailor at a dance, her loving husband Edward of 54 years. Diane was drawn into drama in High School and was a well known local actress during her career from 1956 to 2003 at the Bakersfield Community Theater. She was a cat person and loved her kitty cats. She was proceeded in death by her husband Edward, and her parents Virginia and Norvell Linstrom. She leaves behind he daughter Karen, son David, and grandson Dustin. She will be greatly missed by all. Special thank you to Dr. Maddela & staff.