It's been one year since you went to our Lord and I still think about Rog and you a lot. Thank you for loving us, until we meet again. Peace and Love to you both.. Michael Mathis

Roger
I just found out  about the passing of Diana . Your Di and my pat were         as close as any sisters could be. No friend ship could be any stronger than the friendship  they shared.
I wish that I could say the right words to help you through your sorrow.
Your friend 
John Boullosa

I will miss Diana's phone calls.  Out of the blue, she would call to say she was thinking about me and would share a memory that would lift my day (whether I knew it needed lifting, or not!). 

Always a ray of sunshine, a good laugh, a needed shoulder, family historian, and a true role model to so many, myself included.

Our love and thoughts are with Roger, Jeff, Greg and the family during this time.  

I remember staying at Diana’s and Roger’s as a little one - I remember being in awe of them, they radiated love and strength to me. I loved seeing them at family get togethers over the years, they were such great fun. What a tremendous life and legacy they built together. Diana was such a gentle soul, who immediately made us feel welcome and loved. God bless her, Rog, Jeff, Greg and the entire family - heartfelt condolences. With love - Darin and Tina Zehrung 

We are deeply saddened by the loss of our Dear friend and want to send our condolences to Rog, Jeff and Greg. Our Prayers are with everyone who loves her. RIP Until we meet again.. Thank you for loving us!!!! Peace and Love to you all, Michael and Kathleen Mathis 

My Aunt Diana,

You are  thoughtful and kind.  I have enjoyed our dinners, visits , family reunions, and sincere company.  Loved the days in your snug home in Baring along the River.  

In later years, I loved making you compilation music cd’s you told me you enjoyed working on your home projects in Monroe.

Glad we got to share some memories in “The Peanut” at our property in the Skagit.  Lots of great family memories in that 16 ft trailer! 🙂

You will be missed and never forgotten.

—With love from Andy & Jennifer Zehrung

I received a text message yesterday from Linda Paz, Executive Director of Matthew House in Monroe Washington.  MH is a ministry that Mimi & Papa volunteered for since about 2003.  The organization is dedicated to assisting the children and families of people incarcerated in Washington's prisons.  

"I needed clothes and you clothes me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me. " Matthew 25:36

When I called Linda to let her know of Mimi's passing, she was in shock and later sent me this text about Mimi. I had asked her how many years it had been that they had volunteered.  Here was her response that is a priceless memory and testimony of her heart....

"We all seem to think they started coming around 2003. As they got older it was less time they came but they never quit volunteering. There were times they brought clothes or items from the Grandkids that they had outgrown. Even when they couldn't come as much MiMi would call and ask how everyone was and how was Matthew House was doing. They were the most loyal, faithful, kind, loving volunteers I've ever had in my life. The women and children loved them so much. Mimi loved working in the clothing room and when the women came in crying she would comfort them, sometimes pray for them, but always they walked out looking beautiful! She had a gift for that!!! When the kids came in she would take them to the playroom and always found the perfect toy to bring a smile to their face. MiMi would come into the office beaming and say "Look what I found them," and it always was perfect. ❤ Loved her so much. ❤ Everyone grieved her passing but we rejoice she is home safe in the arms of Jesus. ❤ Love you all. ❤ Praying.🙏  I can't tell you how many times she encouraged me and lifted me up on days I was struggling! I have a hole in my heart  tonight with her not here. I will miss her so much. She did everything with such excellence. ❤ Awesome woman of the Lord. Always will be in my heart. ❤ " 

(cont.) 2000 words are not enough for Mimi!  

When Mimi faced challenges her favorite "go to" Scripture was Phil 4:8, she would say "I just have to Philippians four eight-it" 

"Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things."

Upon meeting her in the ER on November 20th, she said "I just want to go to Jesus, I'm done" and then again "I'm ready to go to Jesus".  
Her first night nurse Susan said that was what she said to her as well. This was her hope and peace, to be eternally with her Lord Jesus Christ.

Well mom, you are now in your eternal home with the One you love... you can rest now from the struggles of life and as you said "My earth suit is just giving out".  You will be missed this side of heaven and Papa will be lost without his girlfriend of 72 years...  we will watch over him.

Thank you for giving me my Jeff and for adoring my Chelsea, Luke, Casey, Liam, Ruby, Evie & Waylon.  I love you mom....  Janey 

Mimi was my mother-in-law for nearly 42 years, she often referred to me as her "daughter-in-love."  Because of her challenging childhood, she had a heart for those less fortunate, those from broken homes with struggling parents, children who needed someone to believe in them...  Having become a follower of Jesus late in life at age 40, I only saw the compassionate heart of a woman who wanted to come alongside these people. Sometimes I felt it was actually where she felt most comfortable. One of my first memories was her helping a woman who lived in a trailer a few blocks from them at "the river."  We walked into the trailer and this woman had 4 kids from 4 dads, was on welfare, the trailer was a mess.  I recall a large block of Tillamook cheese open and crusted on the counter, bought with food stamps but being wasted. I was a bit shocked and uncomfortable being in my early 20's.  Mimi built a relationship with this momma, unconditionally & unjudgmentally loving on her.  She helped her to learn how to better care for her children and how to create a clean loving "home" with the little she had.  This was only one of the relationship examples of she & papa's ministry in the mountain town of Baring.  

Another special memory was the 12 yrs she and Papa joined me at Royal Family Kids Camp where I was a nurse for this camp for underprivileged kids from less fortunate families or foster homes.  They were the "Grandma & Grandpa" of the camp for a week each summer.  Mimi loved children, whom she fondly referred to as "little people" or "littles."   Many of these "littles" didn't have grandparents or not positive grandparent relationships.  Mimi often had a little one on her lap, the youngest age of camper being 6 yrs old.  I distinctly remember this little girl on Mimi's lap at a group gathering and her wetting her pants during the singing or fun entertainment.  Mimi acted as if nothing had happened and didn't care a bit.  She just kept loving on her, "it's ok"....  (cont)

We save a very special place in our hearts for Diana and Roger. She was a rock in our family and is already missed. We give our love and prayers to Roger and their family. My mother Katherine and brother Dan are there and will be with her in heaven always.

Diana exuded loveliness and joy. She was someone I admired for her unconditional love of family and community, her purposeful life and her love of Jesus. Big hugs to the love of her life Roger and to her sweet family 💕

OBITUARY

Diana Lee Pinneo

July 27, 1935 – November 27, 2022

Purdy & Walters at Floral Hills Funeral Home & Cemetery

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