Obituary: Liljestrand, Diane

Fri., June 7, 2013

LILJESTRAND, Diane Diane Marie (Coleman) (Santora) Liljestrand was born November 12, 1954 in Yakima, Washington and peacefully left this world on May, 29 2013 in Spokane, Washington.

Her life was full of joy and family.

She embraced life to the fullest.

Her compassion and unconditional love for the ones that surrounded her is a Godly trait that is carried by her Husband Larry Liljestrand, Father William Coleman, Sisters Karen Oldham and Julie Witham, children; Christine Thompson, Kevin Santora, Brian Santora, Rodrick Liljestrand, Joseph Santora, Thomas Liljestrand and Michael Santora their Spouses and 13 grandchildren.

Diane used her sense of humor and Proverbs 3:5-6 to help her through all her trials.

She was an amazing woman that will be missed by all that came in contact with her.

Diane’s service and celebration of life “Party” will take place Saturday, June, 8th 2013 at 10:00 AM at Opportunity Christian Church, 208 North Pines Rd.

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