Diane Strathman
April 9, 1934 ~ May 23, 2011
Diane Strathman (Martin), 77, of Cedar Rapids, died Monday, May 23, 2011, at St. Luke's Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Family and friends will gather from 12:00 ' 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 1, 2011, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include her children, Barbara (Bruce) Hamous of Cedar Rapids, Elizabeth (Kenneth) Fouts of Shellsburg, Michael (Janice) Martin Jr. of Shellsburg, Edward (Karen) Martin of Cedar Rapids, and Matthew (Malissa) Martin of Reinbeck; nine grandchildren, Brandon Hamous, James Hamous, Christine Hamous, Michael Martin III, Justin Martin, Christopher Martin, Amanda Martin, Kelsey Martin, and Hannah Martin; and one great grandchild, William Hamous. Diane was born April 9, 1934, in Seneca, Kansas, the daughter of Edward and Gladys (Karnowski) Strathman. She married Michael Martin Sr. on July 27, 1957, in Seneca. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Michael in 1987; and granddaughter, Sarah. A memorial fund has been established.
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God saw you getting tired
A cure was not to be,
So He put his arms around you
And whispered, “Come with Me.”
With tearful eyes we watched you
And saw you fade away,
Although we loved you dearly
We could not make you stay.
A golden heart stopped beathing
Your tender hands at rest,
God took you home to prove to us
He only takes the best.
Forver in our hearts
Diane is such a sweetheart. I will cherish her memories -I always would greet her with a hug everytime i would come in or leave walmart. Her death came so suddenly and has touched all of us at walmart.
I worked with her at Walmart and remembered always calling me “sweetie” she was a great door greeter and very kind she will be greatly missed by her Walmart family. I am sorry for your lose and will always remember her.
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When we first moved into our home (48 yrs ago) Diane was the first person in the neighborhood to come and welcome us. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at theis time.
Pat & Sandy Murphy
What a wonderful friend Diane was to me. I remember taking a class with her where she walked up to the professor with me when he asked to see me after class..She never needed to know why..she just knew she did not want me going there alone!!! What a friend…..never had to explain anything to her. I have not seen her much in the last ten years but will always treasure the time we shared. Fun picturing her in HEAVEN and all that she is discovering this very moment….seeing your Dad and seeing all the friends she knew. She was an amazing BOYSCOUT as I remember she was the first woman to receive an Eagle Scout award? Our grandson goes to PHILMONT this summer made me remember Diane…..May you all find peace…..
diane was my favorite customer at the walmart pharmacy. she always had a smile on her face. my day was always happier when she stopped by.
your mother was a great friend HER SMILE WAS BEAUTIFUL WHEN WE SEEN EACH OTHER WE WOULD HUG EACH OTHER AND TALKED ABOUT EVERTHING HEALTH PETS WEATHER SHE WAS LIKE A SISTER TO ME I LOVE HER KINDNESS GOD BE WITH HER FAMILY SHE IS A ANGEL FROM GOD
I worked with Diane for 2 1/2 years and will always remember her as a positive, caring, loving, and understanding individual. I enjoyed working with her – she’ll always be remembered and will be missed by all that knew her. May she rest in peace.
Diane babysat for our two children – Andy and Katie – when we lived on Bever Avenue. Diane was wonderful with the kids – always had a smile and was ready to play. She could get Katie to eat things she would never eat at home – like broccoli, which Katie informed me “Diane makes with tomato sauce” – which she did not but somehow Diane prepared it so that it was an acceptable food item at Diane’s but not at our home. We have many fond memories of Diane and your family.
Diane was such a hard worker at Wal_mart. She always had a hug for me and talked of her love for her dogs. Diane always had a smile on her face and I will sincerely miss her at Wal_Mart…
I worked at Wal-Mart with Diane for about 2 years. She was always cheerful and very nice to everyone. She would go out of her way for anyone. I will miss seeing her smile everyday.
Diane was one of the special memories I have from working at wal-mart.She is one friend I will truly miss. Her smile always made your day brighter.
The Rule family sends our prayers to all the family of Diane’s as some of us each know some of the family. I will always remember Diane with her “Happy Smile” God will watch over all of you and “Mom”.
Diane will be sorely missed. She was a great lady and was one of the sweetest people i have ever met. She always had a smile on her face and in turn put a smile on others faces as well.
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you. Diane was a wonderful friend and co-worker. She was the best greeter ever! Every day was a great day when she worked.
Numerous people who work for and come into WalMart have expressed feelings of sorrow and great loss.
The world is a better place because of Diane.
Sincerely,
George and Pat
You will truly be missed Diane!
You always had a smile on your face ! You always had a way of bringing happiness to everyone you touched. You aeways had a hug waiting… very very sweet lady you were. R.I.P.
Diane you will be sorely missed, you always had a smile on your face when I would see you.
She will be greatly missed. She always had a smile for everyone she greeted and a cheerful attitude. I will miss seeing her.
Diane was a very special person and her smiling face and loving spirit will be missed by all who knew her. She was truly an inspiration to everyone who crossed her path.
Diane was a cousin, classmate and friend all through school. I remember the Saturday matinees at the movies and going to the basketball games at school. She always had a smile – just like the one in Ithis picture.