Diane Lee Yates

Diane Lee Yates July 1948-October 2026

AKA Rupp, Tweety, Bird Lady… A fantastic gal with an infectious smile, laugh, positive attitude, a snarky sense of sarcasm, and keen intuition. Her motherhood methods were caring and boisterous. Rocking us kids full tilt singing You Are My Sunshine to swinging us cradled in a blanket high over a bed dropping like a sack of taters. Rock hunting, sliding in winter, visiting the library departing and putting the pedal to the metal on Henry street airborne Dukes of Hazard style. She let us have our own shopping carts at the grocery store. Known as the cool Mom nourishing and engaging with all. Everyone was welcome. Party animal! Always with a hat on to solidify her cuter than a button attire. Animals brought her joy. She cared, nurtured, and spoiled our pets and any creature furry or flying that crossed her path. She really got a kick out of baking, whipping up cookies and bars with perfect packaging and sharing with all in her tribe. Especially her fellow bowling aficionados.