Celebration of Life planned November 4 for Diane L. Fields, 1959-2023

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Family and friends will gather next month to celebrate the life of Diane Fields. Here’s what they’re sharing with her community now:

Diane Lynn Fields
Birth April 30, 1959 – homecoming September 18, 2023

Daughter to James (deceased) and Annie Fields, sister to Simeon Davis Fields and Mother to Cassie Ann Fields. Diane had a great many loved Uncles, Aunts, and cousins in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Seattle. Diane also left behind a great many very loved friends.

Diane was born and raised in Seattle and attended Wedgwood Elementary School from kindergarten to sixth grade, Jane Addams Junior High School, and graduated from Nathan Hale High School in 1977. Diane attended and graduated from George Fox College in Newberg, Oregon.

Diane spent most of her adult life living and raising Cas in West Seattle, where she also volunteered and loved spending time. She was active in PTSAs at Alki Elementary, Denny Middle School, and Aviation High School, including being the President of the Denny PTSA.

Diane had a huge heart, and in recent years opened her home to several different exchange students. This summer she took a trip to several countries in Europe, visiting students she had shared her home with while they were in Seattle.

Diane loved her family and friends and had great memories of the people she worked with through the years. You may have seen her in recent years at Home Depot, King County, or Seattle Public Utilities. Diane loved her dogs Dusty, Buddy, Brandi, and Shaggy, her Mariners, and Seahawks.

Diane’s viewing will be held Sunday, October 15th from 1:00 – 4:00 pm at Bonney Watson, 16445 International Blvd, Seatac, WA 98188. Her Celebration of Life will be held November 4th, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Hope Church NW, 200 SW Langston Rd, Renton, WA 98057. If you attend either event, please wear Mariners or Seahawks gear, if you have it, to recognize Diane’s love for those teams.

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Anw October 9, 2023 (10:50 am)

Oh my gosh, I’m so sorry to hear this. Diane was a great person, so generous and welcoming. My heart goes out to Cassie and all who knew Diane. She will be missed.

Kayo October 9, 2023 (11:23 am)

Deepest condolences to Diane’s beloved family, many dear friends and neighbors. An absolutely heartbreaking loss of a truly wonderful and giving person.

Kathleen W. October 9, 2023 (11:50 am)

Diane was one of a kind and her generosity of spirit and genuine kindness she showed me when I was a new parent at Alki will always be with me. Much love to Cass and others that were close to her.

Glascocks October 9, 2023 (12:04 pm)

Too sudden, too soon, too young. Made plans with her the night before. Miss her. Heavy hearts from us to Cas, Sim and Mrs. Fields.

Carol Troup October 9, 2023 (3:49 pm)

Diane was a wonderful support resource for me when I volunteered with the CASA organization. My condolences to her family and friends.

KM October 9, 2023 (8:24 pm)

My condolences to Cas and to Diane’s loving family and huge network of friends. Diane was a force of nature with strong, yet gentle, opinions while we were raising our Alki Elementary kids together to become good human beings. Mostly I remember her wonderful laugh. Pure joy. Thank you, Diane.