Diane Ross (nee Reeve), aged 99, went peacefully to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at Arbutus Care Centre In Vancouver, BC. She was born on August 17, 1924 in Porosov (Rovno) Poland, to parents Augustus Reeve and Marichen (nee Hart). Predeceased by her brothers Phil, Joe, John and Bill. Diane is survived by her sister Anne Milne, her children (from her marriage to the late Hugh Ross) Cheryl Ross, Heather (Ron) McLeod, Derek (Susan) Ross; her beloved grandchildren Zack (Mayu). Katherine (Craig), and great grandchild Klara Marika. She is remembered with love from her many nieces and nephews. Growing up in the 1940’s in Regina, Sask, she played both the organ and piano for the Baptist church her family attended. Before marrying Hugh in 1945, she worked as a stenographer in the WWII war effort. While married to Hugh, she provided a loving home as they moved to Saskatoon, Rossland BC, North Battleford Sask., Toronto, Montreal, Winnipeg and Vancouver (for his work). In all those cities, she continued to exhibit her quiet faith both as a devoted wife and mother. and while being involved in her local church womens' and family groups. Diane loved gardening, growing her roses, tulips and lilies. Music was a constant source of enjoyment in her life and would laugh at the antics of the family pets, especially Sno-Ming. In 2011, Diane was diagnosed with early onset dementia. Through her descent into this fatal, progressive, degenerative disease of the brain, she mostly handled the changes with grace.
At the family's request there will be no service. Memorials or donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Canada, 20 Eglinton Avenue West, 16th Floor, Toronto, Ontario M4R 1K8 Phone: 416-488-8772.
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