Diane, you are an incredible human and female role model who has shown me what true perseverance, strength, and optimism looks like. Your legacy and impact is evident not only in the two amazing children you raised, but in all those that have met you and can’t help but admire and respect all that you are. Happy Birthday. ~Ashlee

Happy 70th Birthday, Diane!

It’s hard to believe we’ve known each other for more than 40 years — and through thick and thin!  Before kids, after kids; before Chester, after Chester, etc.  The mantra I always associate with you, is one I remember you saying to Aaron:  “Be part of the solution, not part of the problem.”

I think you have lived those words throughout your life.  Everywhere you go, everything you do, reflects that positive energy.  We’ve had wonderful times together, enjoying delicious meals, seeing great shows, and going on fun trips.  It’s always your positive energy that keeps us going — one more block, one more mile.  

I am happy you’ll be surrounded by family and friends today in your new place at Bell Works.  Enjoy the festivities as we celebrate how special you are!  

Love,

Liz Mueller

A few photos of fun trips we’ve had.

Dear Diane,

I’m wishing you a wonderful 70th birthday celebration filled with love, laughter, and family. I think of you often and your visits with me and Margaret.

Sending love and hugs,

Kay

Happy birthday to a fierce, playful, strong woman of the world. We love you Diane and wish you the happiest of birthdays in the year of the Rabbit. We miss you terribly here in the Little Silver ‘hood! Kevin especially misses you wise cracking in the back of the LSD meetings. The best things in life aren’t things (Art Buchwald). Diane, you have always gotten this. We knew it from the moment we met you. Peace, love and blessings on this momentous day. Your pals, Joan and Kevin

Warm birthday greetings from the other Ancient One – your favorite goat.

Hugs, 

Nan E. Stud

Dear Diane,

Happy 70^th!

I don’t know if you had the same recollection, but 70 would have seemed so old when you and I and Jeremy and Cliff were in that advanced math class together as freshmen.  You realize that when the rather old and forgetful George Dantzig lectured to us (i.e. told us war stories),  he had just turned 60.   So I think we can say we’ve had long and memorable personal journeys to be treasured.

I am sorry to hear about your health issue but I’m sure you will pull through like you always did quarterbacking your championship touch football team!

I realize you are getting the best of care at MSK but if ever you want a second opinion from Stanford Medicine, I happen to be a past member of the Stanford Hospital’s board and know some of the oncology team there. 

Lastly a bit of news:  my family and I are well and still living in Hong Kong.  We have one son about to be married.  We are beginning to emerge from the loosening of our anti-COVID protocols which prevented us from travelling during the past three years.  So I look forward to seeing you at our next reunion.

Here’s to lifelong shared fond memories.

With warmest regards,

Chien

Dear Diane,

Happiest of birthdays from one “Mom” to a “mama.” Try as you will, you still won’t catch up to me in trips around the sun. May the sun shine on you brightly each and every day.

With love,

Bill

Happy 70th! To another year of long walks in wood areas 🙂