I still miss you and love you sooooooo much sweetpea. Happy heavenly birthday!!! Sweet kisses and a finger wave, R

Diane, wonderful light, I met Bishop Dean Okimura today and we talked about your joyful spirit and how you were dancing the Bon Dance during the 7-year memorial today. I certainly can see and feel you doing that. Wish I could take your hand and dance with you once again. We had a grand time at lunch afterward, infused with our communing with your spirit. Yesterday would have been your 74th birthday and it sure seems like you should still be alive to celebrate. Well, the groundhog saw its shadow so 6 more weeks of winter for the mainlanders but here on Oahu we are basking in warmth, light and a little rain, and most especially the lovely spirit of the local people and our delightful companions from the other side who we know share our joys and protect us. I thank you again for taking such good care of me! I love you forever...

Ronnie

Nice tribute to Diane. I know you still miss her. I also guess Diane is happy that you are happy and in love. Love Cathy

You are missed and loved!

Aloha, dear friend,
I have such fond memories of the times we spent together, being serious and silly, making memories out of adventures both serious and silly,, of everyday and special occasions. You are missed.  Barb

I love you forever Diane. You gave so much and had so many talents and such a quiet, gently but firm and determined manner. I was really wanting to talk to you today. I took a drive up to Pali Lookout today. Remembering all the special times we shared.

My Diane passed five years ago today. I still miss her so! She was full of bright life and delighted in almost everything!

When I think of Diane, I think of big smiles. I feel blessed to share your day of remembrance, 2014, with Roni and friends

Diane was in attendance at a mutual friend's wedding over the weekend. A lovely butterfly fluttered through the yard just as the ceremony was beginning in a beautiful setting on Whidbey Island on Sunday. How like Diane to be there, check in, and give her blessing to Kestrel and Madrone. She would be so happy about the recent weddings.

Diane was a great woman and very kind to me. I will forever miss her and she will always be close in spirit. I enjoyed feeling that spirit in Hawaii with my close friend Melchert, I will always remember the times together and/or the love of Diane. Thanks Ronnie for this tribute to Diane

On August 24, 2013 we had a Buddhist memorial service at Koyasan Buddhist Temple in Seattle marking the start of the 3rd year following Diane's death. It was another beautiful ceremony attended by a handful of close friends. On Memorial Day 2014 Louise and I remembered Diane, Louise's sister, Beth, our moms and other loved ones again at the Floating Lantern Festival in Honolulu. This weekend we are hosting a BBQ at our house for friends to come remember Diane and celebrate her life. I can't believe it has been 3 years. She is still so dearly missed and loved.

Diane, everyone I know who knew you, consistently has told me how much they loved you, how much they miss you, how highly they thought of you. I've gathered how nice a woman you must have been. I wish I had known you. Even though I never really met you, your story & Ronnie’s has really inspired me & her never-ending love for you has touched me.

Time is fleeting but thoughts of Diane remain and is a reminder to live with vibrancy! I will never forget her whimsical beautiful pottery and those awesome pastries which were works of art! Such a talented spirit!Blessings, Diane. Peace, Gail

On August 26, 2012 I held a memorial tea party at my house in Diane's honor. Since friends in WA were not able to attend her celebration of life in Hawaii in 2011, we watched part of the video taken there (which I had made for her dad as he also was unable to attend). 15 close friends attended and one of her caregivers. It was still a very hard time for me.

Again this year I floated a lantern in memory of Diane in Honolulu at the Memorial Day ceremony. My dear friend, Lisa, also sent out a lantern with one side in memory of Diane, one for her brother and one for our friend, Te, who died of cancer before Diane. We were joined by new friends, Naomi, Annie, Naomi's godmother and my Louise. It was a very beautiful, bonding experience!

I arranged for the 1-year Buddhist memorial service at Koyasan Buddhist Temple in Seattle on August 23 at 7:00 pm. The 1 hour service was lovely. Their alter is extraordinarily beautiful. Eleven close friends attended and offered incense, flowers and some delicious foods for Diane.

Hi, Diane, missed you, so I came to visit.

I very much enjoy listening to this music and reading through all the comments and looking through all the photos while sitting here at Nuuana Memorial.

Aloha, my friend, my role model of loving life.

Our dear friend Lisa stayed on in Honolulu after Diane's celebration of life and has enjoyed two career opportunities in fields she is most passionate about. She loves living in HI and will be joined by her life partner, Susan, and their dog in Oct. as soon as all the quarantine requirements are met...so it seems the magical chain of events I always experienced with Diane continues!

I purchased a TOBA (memorial tablet) for Diane for the annual OBON service and dances at Koboji Shingon Mission on School Street. Diane's dear friend, Portia, attended and was so kind to send me wonderful pictures and some token items provided in remembrance. Portia has been incredible providing flowers at Diane's niche for all the special occasions and telling her they are from me.

This year I floated a lantern in memory of Diane in Honolulu at the Memorial Day ceremony. It was stunningly beautiful and very hard for me all at the same time. Unfortunately the best pictures taken during my trip were lost. It was good to visit Diane's niche and bask in the soft air and beauty of Hawaii while remembering her and having some fun with friends.

Happy Birthday Diane! You will be missed forever.
Aloha!
Love,
Toni

I first met Diane when she came down to Eugene with Ronnie for the Oregon Festival of American Music. Diane loved to talk about growing tomatoes and cucumbers, which I did also. She was my biggest fan of my canned goods, and Wild Plum pies made here in town. Diane will always be with me as I bought her beloved couch she brought back from Hawaii. She'll always be in my heart, Aloha Diane

I remember the mint chocolate cake Diane made for Lisa's birthday party, what a treat to eat! As I read through all the postings about Diane, I realize what a wonderful woman she was and yet I hardly knew her. If anything, my eyes have been opened; Diane has taught me to take time NOW to get to know your friend while we are alive rather than wait to tell them, you may not get the chance.

Everytime I read about how Diane touched so many lives, it makes me want to follow in her footsteps. Really, why do we wait until someone passes away to learn how wonderful they were? Let's start learning about each other now -- so we can appreciate our fiamily and friends, now, while they can still see our smiles and we can exchange hugs.
Aloha, Diane, thank you for making me smile.

When I met Diane I knew Ronnie had found the right woman. Her sense of adventure was a delight. I suggested we do an easy hike one day. Diane wasn't much of a hiker but she persevered and said she loved what turned out to be not so easy. And I'll always remember those fine desserts that looked too good to eat (but were too tasty not to devour). I will miss her gentle spirit.

I remember meeting Diane about 16 years ago. She lived in my building. She had such a sweet heart. It was not long after that, I met her at a community center. I was so suprised to see her there with the other ladies. Not long after that she met Ronnie. You will be missed. You are here with us. With love and aloha, your buddy Rick.

I remember when I met Diane and Ronnie at Semiahmoo Resort on New Years Eve several years ago. She had a huge smile on her face and was so happy to be spending New Years Eve with Ronnie and her friends. She was full of life and laughter. I feel blessed to know her. Aloha. Toni

Remembering Diane is vivid. She was full of life! Each time we met, she had a smile on her face that was ready, at any moment, to bloom into wonderful laughter. I will have the best, forever memories of dinner in my kitchen with Diane & Kolohe. Aloha Oe, until we meet again...<3

I am deeply heartbroken that Diane is no longer with us, I remember meeting her before she and Ronnie met. I remember her strength & courage & her sense of humor. She never hesitated to expand her knowledge & skills & how easily she made friends. Aloha, dear one. Pat

I remember very large bags of flour and sugar all over the kitchen as Diane delved into her Baking and Pastry homework when she was first a student. Diane gave of her time baking me cakes/pies for Camp Ten Trees auction. Yes, she will be missed but not forgotten. Aloha Cathy/Pat