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Anamosa
Diane Naaktgeboren, 73, of Anamosa, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at UnityPoint Health-St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Diane will be buried in
a private ceremony at Wilcox Cemetery, Anamosa. A Celebration of Life will be
held at a later date. Arrangements are with Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids.
Survivors include her husband, Rick; children, Jason (Brenda) of Center Point, Wendy (Josh) Yoder of Central City and Erik (Tina) of Marion; grandchildren, Collin, Mackenzie (Riley), Josie, Cameron, Van, Wade, Tate and Kane; great-grandson, Carson; brother, Richard (Mary) Beaty of Stratford, Ontario; sister, Kathy Siegling of Marion; and many nieces and nephews.
Diane was born on May 20, 1949, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of Richard and Beverly (Hover) Beaty. She graduated from Washington High School in 1967, and attended the University of Iowa and Kirkwood Community College. She met her future husband, Rick Naaktgeboren at Scout camp, leading to their marriage on Aug. 29, 1970. Diane worked for many years as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant with the Grant Wood Area Education Agency.
Faith and family were the most important things in Diane’s life. She was a dedicated member of the Baha'i Faith. She loved being a grandma by attending the activities of her grandkids and always planning fun projects for them. Diane and her family have spent much of their time dedicated to scouting and being outdoors. One of her favorite places to visit was the Boundary Waters in Minnesota.
In her free time, Diane enjoyed art, music and culture. She had a great talent for drawing, painting and especially cardmaking.
Diane will be remembered for her love of everyone. She never missed a chance to give a hug or share encouraging words. Her light and spirit will be greatly missed.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brother-in-law, Jim Siegling.
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Shirley Tjaden (Hansen)
What do you say about someone you have know almost all your life? Diane was the first person I met when we moved to Cedar Rapids in 1954. She welcomed me to the neighborhood and made me feel like I had always been there. We went to Polk, McKinley, and Washington together. Camp Fire Girls, Horizon Club, Church youth group, choirs at school and church, camps, volunteer work. Feeling all grown up going to the drugstore near Coe College for cherry cokes. We were in each others weddings, celebrated our children and grandchildren, mourned together as our parents passed. She was always cheerful, ready to help anyone, knowing when a hug was needed. Her smile lit up a room. She will be missed.
Clayton Fulkerson
I remember Diane fondly from Polk School. I feel fortunate to have seen her at the fiftieth reunion. She was a gracious, kind person. Clay
Anne Miller (Patters)
I also have fond memories of Diane. Sunday school, Polk school, McKinley,and Washington. Church choir and just living in close neighborhoods. Always a sweet, kind person. She was so involved in Scouts like her family and will be missed. Rest In Peace.
John Klopp
Just like Shirley, there are so many memories that we have shared, many of them centered around Central Park Presbyterian Church - from Sunday school classes, youth group, choir, camping retreats, a canoe trip to the boundary waters, and involvement with Troupe 5 Scouts with her Dad, Mr. B, Dick Beaty who was always helped by her Mom, Mrs. B, Bev Beaty. Diane was always a presence with her friendly laugh, comforting words and a gentle smile. She has left us too soon, she will be greatly missed. Best wishes to everyone. Peace be with you Diane.