IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Diane Lyn
Grinde
October 13, 1947 – December 6, 2017
Obituary
Diane Lyn Hesse was born in Thief River Falls, MN on October 13, 1947 to Floyd and Fern Hesse. Diane grew up in Plummer and graduated from Pershing High School in 1965, where she was active in Drama Theatre
. After graduation, Diane married Milton Grinde and they moved to Minneapolis. Their son, Wade, was born in 1970 and in 1975 they moved to "Green Acres" in Plummer. Daughters, Amanda and Ericka were born in 1979 and 1981. Diane was employed by Godfather's Pizza in Thief River Falls where she
worked with her good friend
Mary T. Diane, Amanda and Ericka participated in many horse shows with sister Bonnie's horses. She loved dressing up her two daughters and attending all of Wade's sporting events at Plummer High School. She was definitely Wade's biggest fan as were his two little sisters; known as the "Go Big Red Girls". In 1989, the family moved to Elk River. Diane's
home and garage were always filled with Amanda and Ericka's friends. "Mama G" took many kiddos
under her wing while they worked, played and stayed at 156th Street. Diane also
worked at Grosslein Beverages,
C
ircuit Check and Holiday Inn until she
retired into volunteering. Her volunteer work was with Faith In Action, Angels on Main Adult Daycare, RSVP (Retired Seniors Volunteer Programs), and
DC4K (Divorce Care for Kids @ River Of Life Church). In
2006, Diane fell in love with Mexico
while visiting for Amanda and Brian's wedding. Returning to Mexico became an annual tradition for Diane and her sister,
Nancy Jo ("The Hermanas"). In 2011, Diane was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer and given 6-9 months to live. Her family made sure that she didn't count the days left, instead, she made the days count. They created a bucket list and made many special memories at cabins in Balsam Lake, Biwabik, Okoboji, Arrowwood, and the magical Hollywoods! After 5 years of treatment at Mayo Clinic, Diane was discharged into the loving and capable hands of her Guardian Angels hospice nurses. Nana thoroughly enjoyed her seven
grandkids
- Chase, Caden, Tysen, Tessa, Gavin,
Blake and Gia
. They are her: "Heroes,"" Lights of Her Life" and "Shining Stars!" Cancun stole her heart, Kenny Chesney her love, River of Life her soul. She will always be "THE ONLY ONE WE GOT!" Diane was surrounded by her family and peacefully was received into the arms of Jesus on December 6, 2017. Diane's family reunion in heaven includes her parents
Floyd and Fern, sister Vickie, brother Scottie, and her Miltie. She is survived by Wade (Sarah) Grinde, Amanda (Brian) Bakken, Ericka (Matt) Johnson, her sisters Nancy Jo (Karl) and Bonnie (Pat), her Gr
and-Babies
, and her Posse. Funeral service 11 AM Monday (12/11/2017) at River of Life Church, 21695 Elk Lake Road NW, Elk River. Visitation Sunday, 5-8 PM at Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home, 13817 Jay St. NW, Andover, and 1 hour prior to service at church. Interment Oak Grove Cemetery, Red Lake Falls, MN. Please send Memorials to: Faith in Action, 13074 Edgewood St. SE., Becker, MN 55308 , Attention Pastor Becky. Arrangements, Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home, Andover, MN, 763-767-7373
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Services
Visitation
December
10
Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home
5:00 - 8:00 pm
Funeral Service
December
11
River of Life Church
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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