Dianne Ruth Allman's Obituary
Dianne Ruth Allman, age 73, died peacefully at her home in Orem, Utah surrounded by her husband, children and grandchildren after a courageous battle with cancer.
Dianne was born on October 9th 1946 in Cottonwood, Arizona to John Samuel Merwin Sr. and Elizabeth Brewer Merwin. She enjoyed her childhood on their family ranch in Page Springs, Arizona and was indeed a spunky delight to her parents and older sister and brother. She was everyone’s “Little Helper” and was full of enthusiasm and energy. Her older brother Johnny remembers “Loopy Dianne” always asking her mother if she could “pass out” the refreshments for Family Home Evening. Her mother would reply, “I wish you would”. Her Daddy gave her the nickname “Peanuts” and she was the apple of his eye.
Dianne graduated from Mingus Union High School in 1964. There her thirst for knowledge was cultivated and would continue throughout her life. Dianne immersed herself in studying and reading, particularly in the subjects of foreign cultures, religion, spirituality, music, travel and dance.
During her high school years she met some of her lifelong friends. Eleanore Thompson Schoenberger and the late Dianne Van Cleve Hansen, (of whom she gave a beautiful tribute to at her funeral service earlier this year.) Eleanore fondly remembers “Dianna-Belle” as her “Sister in the Gospel” and credits her membership in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints to her example and loving friendship.
Dianne attended BYU Provo and began working on her Bachelors degree in Psychology, (she finished it later in life at Sonoma State University). While at BYU she met her first husband, Charles Badger, whom she married in the Mesa, Arizona temple in 1966. They settled down and bought a country home in Cotati, California and raised their 4 children; Steven, Beth, Reuben and Nathan.
In Dianne’s later years she enjoyed serving and helping those around her. She served in various capacities in her church ranging from Cub Scout Den Leader to Music Director and accompanist. She and her beloved husband, Stan Allman, faithfully completed a Temple Square Service Mission together and also volunteered at the Timpanogas Temple Baptistry for many years.
Dianne was a marvelous mother and grandmother who made it a point to share in special moments and milestones with each family member. She loved giving grandchildren “Mad Money” and spending one-on-one quality time together. She loved her children and grandchildren dearly and they adored her. Dianne touched many peoples lives with her genuine care, generosity and passion for life.
Dianne joins her mother and daddy in heaven, her big sister Betty Embleton and her dear nephew John Embleton who passed one day before her. She is survived by her husband, Stan Allman, her brother John Merwin, and her children; Steven Badger, (Barbara), Beth Phillips, (Rulon), Reuben Badger, (Shannon), Nathan Badger, (Sung Hee) and 21 loving grandchildren.
A family graveside service will be held Saturday, May 30 at 2 p.m. at the Fairview, Utah cemetery.
-”Her absence is like the sky, spread over everything.”
-C.S. Lewis
What’s your fondest memory of Dianne?
What’s a lesson you learned from Dianne?
Share a story where Dianne's kindness touched your heart.
Describe a day with Dianne you’ll never forget.
How did Dianne make you smile?