Lifelong Plymouth resident, Diana Kay Price, 74, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 22, 2022, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Plymouth.
She was born in Plymouth on February 26, 1948, to Charles Leo and Mary Ellen (Myers) Roush. She graduated from Plymouth High School with the class of 1966.
On February 22, 1970, in Plymouth, Diana married Van Price; and the two would welcome two children.
While raising her own children, Diana and Van would foster 36 children from 1981-1998 and 1999-2009. She was a member of the former Sunrise Chapel Church, now Plymouth Community Church. She also was the director of two daycares, Kids Are His and Graphix Unlimited, and a teacher at Kaleidoscope. Diana enjoyed reading, sewing, and baking.
She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Van, daughter, Janice (Paul) Garner of Indianapolis and son, Jeffery (Tonia) Price of Plymouth; grandchildren: Kelsey (Adam) Jividen, Chandler (McKenzie) Price, Owen (Susanna) Price, Elliot Price, Leland Price, Mackenzie Espich, Jacob Garner and Skylee Garner; great-grandchildren, Oliver Jividen and Stella Price. Also surviving are her siblings: Dorothy (Bob) Majaris, David (Debbie) Roush, Steve Roush and Mike (Teresa) Roush.
Diana was preceded in death by her parents.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, from 11-1 p.m. at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan Street, Plymouth. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m.
Burial will be in the New Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth.
Memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105, in honor of Diana’s huge heart and love for children.
JoyKeenan says
I’m so sorry for your loss Mike and the family. Prayers for all
Dale Cramer says
Van,
I’m so sorry for your loss.
Anita Carothers says
Kaitlyn and I are saddened to see of Diana’s passing. Kaitlyn was part of Kids Are His Daycare/one of “Diana’s kids” from the age of 6 weeks (beginning in 2000) through Kindergarten & we have a lot of good memories from those days. One favorite is the annual “Thanksgiving Stew” dinners. All the kids would bring in a donation to add in to the big pot of stew, and parents (or designee) would be invited to come in and have lunch with our kids!
Our condolences & prayers go out to Diana’s family!
Love,
Kaitlyn & Anita Carothers
Jenny Kaminski says
She left us way too soon and will be missed by all who knew and loved her. No matter how bad she felt she could always make you smile and laugh. Its has been a absolute honor and privilege to be part of her care. You left us this morning but left a sign in the sky by leaving a rainbow showing us you were ok and in our heavenly home with Jesus. Fly high my Miss Diana til we meet again….
Linda Filson says
Our sincere sympathy to Van, Janice and family, and Jeff and family. We have many many fond memories of Diana at Sunrise Chapel and for always. Diana always had a funny story to tell and she lightened the hearts of all who knew her. Diana, We will miss you but are happy as you rejoice in the presence of our Heavenly Father.
Denny and Linda Filson
Yvonne Moyer Quint says
Sorry about your loss Van and family.
Carole Drake says
Dear Van, Janice, Jeff and families,
Praying for each of you during this tremendous loss to your family. Diana, your mom, your grandma, was such a wonderful lady. She had a heart full of love for all those children’s lives that she made a difference in. I always enjoyed working with her at Sunrise…had lots of fun and many memories. Praying for God’s peace and comfort in each of your lives during this time and rejoice with you that Diana is now in the presence of Jesus, her Lord and Savior.
With love,
Carole Drake ♥️
Lisa Norris says
We are so very sorry for the loss of Diana. She will live on in all of our memories.
Lisa Norris, Scott Norris, and Dorothy (Myers) Norris.
Tracey Simpson Croteau says
Aunt Diana was such a big part of our childhood. We made lots of good memories. Much love to the family
Linda Starr says
I’m very sorry for the loss of your wife, mother, sister and loving friend!
May you find comfort in wonderful memories and love from the support of friends!
Christine (Price) Miller says
I have so many good memories of Aunt Diana at family holidays and visits. She had a wit that could have me laughing even in the most awkward of situations… Her smile and laugh was contagious… Her love for people, especially children, was overflowing…
To Uncle Van, Janice, Jeff, and your families… my heart breaks… and there is nothing that I can say that will fix it… sure wish there was… but know our prayers and love are with you across the miles… and I know Mom and Dad are there celebrating with her in Heaven!
Sue Keck Wagoner says
I remember Diane. We used to hang out together when we were younger. She was a fun gal. Praying for the family. RIP!
Ren and Beverly Van Gilder says
Sending all of you our sympathy.
Sincerely,
Ren and Beverly Van Gilder 🌷
Rich and Jona Cartwright says
Grandpa Price and Family,
You are all in our prayers as you navigate this journey without Grandma Price beside you.
She had a witty way to make everyone laugh, sometimes with a dry sense of humor.
The Cartwright family will forever be grateful for the support over the years. Without you, we wouldn’t be US!
“When Peace, Like A River, Attendeth My Way,
When Sorrows Like Sea Billows Roll;
Whatever My Lot, Thou Hast Taught Me To Say,
It Is Well, It Is Well With My Soul”
Karla (Myers) Mitchell says
Van and Family, my sympathy and prayers for all of you. ( Dorothy Ellen, David, Steve,and Mike) I am So sorry for your loss. Diana was a very special lady and I have only special memories of her. I am so glad I was able to visit with her a few years back.
Rhonda Adams and family says
Sorry for your loss. Diane was such a nice and caring person. She babysat my girls back in the 80’s.
Patty Grace says
Diana and Van were great foster parents and gave of themselves when it was needed. Your care and concern for all those kids will always be remembered. Thank you.
Kelley Doering says
Uncle Van, Janice and Jeff
Thinking of you all – keeping you in our prayers as you memorialize Diane and say good bye. To you all, much love.
Mary Anne Martin says
My condolences to the family for your loss, may God give you comfort knowing she is at peace in God’s arms. 🙏🙏