Diana Fay Hostetter

Diana Fay Hostetter (November 15, 1945 - September 12, 2025)

I would like to take some time to share my thoughts about my mother Diana Hostetter, as she has now passed from this world into the next. She would have preferred to have been remembered for her life before she fell ill several years ago. So, that’s exactly what I will do, and I encourage others to do the same.

Although Diana’s soul has left her body, elements of her spirit remain in the lives she touched during her journey. She was led by her strong faith in God and Jesus to help those whom she saw a need in their life. She was generous with her time, attention, and love which she passed on to those around her. She was a strong example of always seeing the good in others and she had a very protective nature.

My mom helped teach me how to read, how to write, how to think critically, and most importantly, she how to love without reservation. She also modeled the importance of forgiveness, grace, and mercy for our fellow humans in a way that few people in this world come close to. I thank her for having an active role in shaping who I am, not only as a child, but into my young adulthood, and I thank her for giving me confidence of character to stand for what I believe in, despite any differences we ever had.

I remember walking the trails at nature parks with her and my dad during my young adult life. She was already partially disabled at that time, but she didn’t let that stop her from enjoying time and connection with me and my dad. She had this scooter that she would ride around everywhere, with her little dog in the front basket, and my parents were both always so friendly to anyone who passed us by. At the time it was frustrating as a young adult who always felt busy, but it taught me how to take things as they come and recognize the ability to be a positive impact in other people's lives even with the slightest contact.

Diana touched many lives throughout her own and talked frequently about all her cousins in South Dakota. She remembered her time in the countryside fondly and as her years advanced, she reminisced frequently about those who nurtured her in her youth. So, we can be confident that she is in heaven now and reunited with her family and friends who proceeded her transition to the next life.

Diana is missed dearly by all who love her, and she is survived by her two sons (Aaron and Zachary Hostetter) as well as her brother (Darrell) and sister (Darlene), plus multiple nieces, nephews, and grandchildren.

Private Services were held.

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