Beloved wife of W. Blaine Vernal. Loving sister of Susan (Michael) Birdsall, Daniel Kirkup, Norma (Michael) LaFever and Michael Kirkup and sister-in-law to Donna, John (Cindy) and Russ (Carol) Vernal.
Dear aunt to Tony, Daniela, the late Chris, Terrance, Jenny, Wade, the late Kate, Derrick and Ben. Doting great aunt to Fern, Adrian, Nicolas, Gabriel, Paige, Lucian and Ezra.
She is also survived by many loving cousins and friends. She was predeceased by her parents Robert and Madeline Kirkup and parents-in-law Lewis and Ada Vernal.
Diane met Blaine when her sister Norma married Blaine's best friend Mike. They married on February 10, 1990.
Diane was a front line worker at Henry Ford Health System. She worked as a medical assistant in various clinics for 38 years. She loved helping her patients.
When she wasn't working, Diane was playing. She and Blaine loved to travel. Some of their favorite trips included Hawaii for their honeymoon, Aruba (twice), Barbados, California, the UP and Traverse City. On one California trip, Diane and Blaine went to a taping of The "Price is Right". Diane got her 15 minutes of fame when she was told to "come on down". She went home with some fabulous prizes.
Diane was a great cook and baker, she made many special birthday cakes for family. She loved to make Lebanese specialties, hummus, tabouli, stuffed peppers and famous stuffed grape leaves.
Diane was an avid gardener with hubby Blaine and they had their "Green Acres" in Lyon Twp. Other favorite pastimes were crafting like beading, crocheting, paper crafts, as well as music, watching good movies and hosting gatherings for friends and family.
Diane loved to play with and had a special place in her heart for their dogs Bourbon, Brutus, Lacey, Sam, and Bebe.
Diane loved people and was a very giving person. She was always there for her many nieces and nephews with good advice and gifts.
Blaine and all those who know her will miss her dearly.
Visitation will be Friday October 22, 2021 from 2:00PM until 8:00PM with a 7:00PM Prayer Service at Harry J. Will Funeral Home in Livonia. Funeral service will be Saturday October 23, 2021 at 11:00AM (in state 10:00AM) also at Harry J. Will Funeral Home in Livonia. The Funeral Service will be available to view live by selecting the "Join Livestream" option under the services. Diane will be laid to rest at Oakland Hills Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared below for the Vernal family. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the National Kidney Foundation in Diane's honor.
Partager l'avis de décès
v.1.8.18