DiAnne Dawson Anderson, age 72, peacefully passed away on May 9, 2013 from multiple complications secondary to liver failure. DiAnne was born on May 7, 1941 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Garnett A and Edna Florence Dawson. DiAnne was the second of four daughters brought to this eternal union. Dianne grew up in Salt Lake City, Price, and Orem, Utah where she attended public schools and graduated from high school. DiAnne attended Trade Tech College in Provo, Utah. DiAnne married three times, first to Orin W York in 1958, whom she had two children with, Pam Bird and Lisa Pulver.
DiAnne was preceded in death by both parents and older sister, Saundra Dawson Rappleye. DiAnne preceded in death by her two younger sisters, Judy Dawson, Pleasant Grove, Utah and Florence Dawson, West Valley City, Utah. DiAnne is survived by her two children, Pam Bird and David of Albuquerque, New Mexico and Lisa Pulver and Dan of Orem, Utah, grandchildren, Kandace Bird, Mardi Pulver (Bret), Mallori (Erik) Jacobsen, Danni Jean Pulver, and great-grandchildren, Noah Samaniego, Solei Samaniego, Hannah Jacobsen, Jared Jacobsen, Katie Jacobsen, whom with a warm heart and a great passion love each and every one.
Over the years, DiAnne worked in the healthcare and customer relations professions. One of her greatest talents was unconditional love and acceptance of all. DiAnne loved having a home in her senior living community and the many friendships that she made over the years living in Albuquerque, New Mexico. DiAnne was a natural leader and people were drawn to her for her gift to listen and counsel. DiAnne's greatest joy was being a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. The smallest things could make her happy. Her smile warmed your heart and when she was happy her eyes twinkled. DiAnne enjoyed shopping, reading and a good puzzle. DiAnne is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. DiAnne loved the Savior and her Heavenly Father. Though DiAnne has passed from this life to the next, we can all take comfort in the knowledge that she has been welcomed by her loving family and Father in Heaven and that her pain and suffering has finally ended. DiAnne was an amazing example of strength and determination throughout her life. She never let anything stop her from doing the things that she loved. Our family would like to thank everyone who has lovingly helped and cared for DiAnne through this difficult time with special thanks for the dedication and loving care she received from her eldest daughter and family. Family and friends may gather on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at the Walker Sanderson Tribute Center, 85 East 300 South, Provo, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Interment will be on Friday, May 17, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. in the Henefer Cemetery, South Henefer Rd, Henefer, Utah.