Diane Jane CHILDERS On the dark and stormy morning of November 10th, 2009, Diane Jane Childers journeyed to her next adventure with the same tenaciousness she carried in life. She was born May 2nd, 1945 in Vallejo, California and spent the rest of her life in Washington, always surrounded by friends, family, and her beloved pups. Her infectious and unique laugh carried her through a lifelong love of learning at Mount Rainier High School, Western Washington State College (BA Education), and City University (MA Applied Behavioral Science). Diane always encouraged the heart of everyone around her, never leaving anyone to question that they must pursue their life's dreams and goals, just as she had. She had a successful career as a top salesperson at US West Yellow Pages, but her real passions included Seattle Mariner baseball with friend Erna, skiing Crystal, hiking Mt. Ranier, cruises with Christine, volunteering, and exploring the world. Her favorite organizations included YMCA of Pierce County Domestic Violence Project, CG Jung Society, Humane Society of Tacoma and Pierce County, and the Christ Episcopal Church of Puyallup - she would be happiest if those who wished to remember her would donate to one of those organizations or one that supports cancer or leukemia. Diane is preceded in death by parents Raymond and Evelyn Childers and brother Roy Randall. Her wit and wry sense of humor will especially be missed by brothers Lloyd Barnett (Sandra), Joseph Barnett (Colette), sister Phyllis Wagner, cousins Robert Kearney (Midi) and Celeste Fralick (Joe), nieces (especially Kayla, Toni, Pascale, and Valerie), and her babies Buddy and Smokey. A funeral with communion will be held at the Christ Episcopal Church of Puyallup on Friday, December 4th at 4:00 P.M. A celebration of Diane's life will be held on Saturday, December 5th at 2:00 P.M. in her home. Published in The Seattle Times on November 22, 2009