Diane Moser's Obituary
Our sweet daughter, sister. aunt, cousin and friend, Diane Moser, brightened the halls of Heaven when she departed this earthly existence on September 5, 2024, at the age of 69. Diane was welcomed into this world on July 1, 1955, by loving parents, Colleen and Gerald Moser. Imagine Mom gently handing a bundled, content baby Diane into the arms of her devoted father. So, it was at the end as Colleen was there with Diane, gently easing her passage into the strong arms of Gerald, who guided her back home. Though our lives are dimmer with her passing, we are filled with joy that she is free from the physical and mental bonds of her lifelong illness. Some souls are sent to earth with a heavenly light that cannot be diminished no matter the trial. She was one of those beautiful souls.
Diane was kind and helpful, even as a young child. She achieved all of her Primary and Young Women goals as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She worked briefly as a bakery salesclerk at Safeway. She was a stellar example of triumph over adversity and perseverance in the heaviest of trials. At age 17, she developed schizoaffective disorder, a combination of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. When she turned 21, she was able to receive her endowment in the Salt Lake Temple, which gave her great comfort and peace. Later in life, seizures became another hardship to deal with. Diane showed courage while battling these disorders, even with constant stress and setbacks. Mom and Dad cared for Diane her whole life. When Dad passed away in 2017, Mom continued to care for Diane until she declined to the point where physical limitations prevented Mom from being able to lift her. With Diane’s consent, she moved into assisted living in 2021 where Mom and Linda visited at least twice a week and Diane’s six siblings, and their spouses visited often. Mom and Diane were always in our prayers.
Diane ‘s talents and interests were many. She had a beautiful voice and would often be found singing in full voice to the music of Broadway musicals, or singing in the backyard along with her sister, Linda as she played guitar. She and Linda sang a duet at their Grandpa Moser’s funeral. She loved to participate in church roadshows. She enjoyed being the teacher when she played “school” with her siblings.
Diane loved to be active and loved sports. She would play one-on-one basketball out on the driveway with her brother, Brian, no matter the season and when they were kids, she enjoyed roller skating down in the basement with him. She wasn’t deterred by snow, either. She loved creating wild goose chase tracks in the yard to play “Fox and Geese” in the snow. She loved to watch football and basketball games with Dad on TV. It stands to reason that she became a Songleader/Cheerleader at Hillcrest High School, where she graduated in 1973. She was well liked among her peers and friendly to all.
Diane’s creativity and artistic talents were displayed in her intricate mosaics that she would color and give to her siblings as birthday gifts in her later years. During her younger years, she learned to embroider and enjoyed creating art and making things with her hands. She had a darling sense of fashion!
Diane was fun! Despite her challenges, she was everyone’s favorite aunt! She would take her nieces and nephews to the park and treat them to Slurpee's afterward at 7-11. She loved to play Barbies with her nieces and paint their nails! She would share her stuffed animals with them whenever they came to visit.
Perhaps Diane’s greatest gift was her great love for her Father in Heaven, her Savior and her family. She was so loved and loved so well. She was a stunning beauty, but her beauty wasn’t simply skin deep. She always shared her Christlike love and light whenever she was able. Her smile could light up a room. We will miss that smile and are grateful for the knowledge of eternal families. There is no doubt that she has been wrapped in the Savior’s arms. Diane fought a good fight. She was valiant. She is our hero.
Diane is preceded in death by her father, Gerald Andrew Moser, her paternal grandparents, Emral Andrew and Joan Moser, her maternal grandparents, Leonard and Marinda Wilde and a sister-in-law, Judy Moser. Diane is survived by her mother, Edith Colleen Wilde Moser, and six siblings: Linda Freeman (Jim), Brian Moser (Bernice), Kevin Moser (Jodene), Shauna Thorpe (Brad), Ron Moser (Heidi), and Richard Moser (Tammy). She is also survived by many nieces and nephews who adored their Aunt Diane.
Everyone at Beehive Homes of Draper, an assisted living facility, loved Diane and her friendliness and sweetness. We wish to thank them for their kindness and patience. We especially want to thank our hospice nurses who gently cared for her with respect and reverence. We felt supported in our time of need.
A Celebration of Life will be held for Diane on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at the South Jordan Parkway Stake, 9894 S 2700 W South Jordan, Utah. There will be a viewing from 11:00 – 11:45 a.m. followed by services at 12:00 p.m.
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