Diane was born on July 4th, 1944, in Tulsa, OK to Harold and Virginia Lee Sifferd. The family later moved to Casper, WY in 1951 where Diane graduated from Natrona County High School in 1962.
In 1963 she married John Orr of Casper, and they had 3 boys Victor, James and Michael. In 1992 Diane reconnected with a long-time friend, Tim Schieck of Casper and later that year married on August 31st. Tim has 2 children, Todd and Kimberlee who she loved as her own.
Together Diane and Tim owned and operated Rocky Mountain Cementers until their retirement. Soon after retirement they moved to Mesa, AZ where they enjoyed golfing, dancing, and socializing with their friends. Diane loved doing her daily crossword, playing cards, and spending time with her “Divas”. Many memories were made on the water where she loved to water ski, fish and spend quality time with family. She was an avid angler who loved to fish with her brother Michael every year at his lake house in Wisconsin. Diane will always be remembered for her beauty, charm, elegance and the tremendous love she had for her family.
Diane is survived by her beloved husband Tim Schieck, Brother; Michael (Linda) Sifferd of Chicago, IL, Sons; Victor (April) Orr of Casper, Jim (Shannon) Orr of Casper, Michael (Dorie) Orr of Casper, Todd (Heather) Schieck of Centennial CO, Kimberlee (Robert) Holt of Midland, TX, and 13 wonderful grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Diane was preceded in death by her “father” Harold Sifferd, “Mother” Virginia Lee Sifferd and “Sister” Sandra Sifferd.
A visitation for Diane will be held Monday, February 6, 2023, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park and Funeral Care, 400 South Power Road, Mesa, AZ 85206. A memorial service will occur Monday, February 6, 2023, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, 400 South Power Road, Mesa, AZ 85206. A committal service will occur Monday, February 6, 2023, from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM, 400 South Power Road, Mesa, AZ 85206.
Diane will be laid to rest in Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park and Funeral Care, 6747 E Broadway Rd, Mesa, Arizona 85206.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Diane's memory may be made to the Children’s Diabetes Foundation https://www.childrensdiabetesfoundation.org/donate/
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mariposagardens.com for the Schieck family.
