Diane Marie Perry

Diane Marie Perry, age 49, succumbed to cancer on March 2, 2005.  She died at home with close family members at her side.  Diane, a native of Bellingham, was born on Sept. 8, 1955, and graduated from Bellingham High School in 1973.  She graduated with Honors from California State University with a Bachelor of Science in Finance in 1990.

She is remembered by many for her love of life, enjoying her garden, her wonderful smile and her devotion to her family.  She is survived by her daughter Jennifer and son-in-law William Hall, her son Chad Butenschoen and beloved grandchild, Amanda Hall; her mother, Lorraine Duncan; ex-husband and dear friend, David Perry, all of the Bellingham sisters, Theda Peck, Linda Cunningham, Margaret Horn; brothers, Douglas Duncan, Orin Foldvik and Dewey Foldvik.  A private family memorial is scheduled.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Whatcom County Hospice Association or the Laurendeau Foundation.

Arrangements by Jerns Funeral Chapel and On-Site Crematorium.