Diane May Obituary

Here it is nine years since you have been gone and my heart aches everyday for you. I remember everything about our friendship and high school days and then some. The time you came to visit me for a month in Madison after we had to move. Every time we called each other with news of our families. You looked wonderful to me at my daughter's wedding! You were the best friend and still are. I know how much your family misses you and all of the hundreds or thousands of lives you touched! I carry you in my heart everyday and still tell stories of our high school days and what an amazing time we had! I love you forever! God bless you and your family, children, grandchildren, sisters, and brothers.

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I'll always remember Diane as we were growing up. She was my Mom's (Mary Alyce Brown) Goddaughter. She and Aunt Francis were so nice to help me by taking care of my children on Saturdays when I was helping my Mother. Now, she is at peace with Uncle Ralph, Aunt Francis and my parents, Ray and Mary Alyce. Bill and I both share the loss of Diane with all the members of the May and Ivy families.

Thank you, everyone, for your kind words and thoughts. Diane showed her character in the way she fought to live, especially since last July. It was really hard and Jerry, Carolyn, Jason, Andrew, Anthony, and Lydia were incredible fighters too. And on Wednesday, May the 18th, Diane and her loving family were so brave in their decisions to let go. I am so proud of her. So proud of her family, which she built. She was a great sister, advocate, feisty and loving. I hate this. I will remember her every day of my life and am intentionally working hard to remember how she would want me to live.
Love to all.
Mary Ivy

Growing up I was lucky enough to cross paths with the Ivy's. Like her Mom, Diane was kind, beautiful and caring. Thank you for a wonderful friendship Diane. God Bless.

I'll remember Diane's smile and energy. I had the pleasure of spending some time with her because of my friendship with Cindy. She usually had some story to tell about the kids that made me laugh. Diane always made me feel welcome and a part of whatever was going on. Times spent with her were a pleasure.

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

God Bles!

Diane was one of those people that seemed to be infectiously happy. She never failed to lighten a room with her smile and warmth. I haven't seen her in so long, I don't remember the last time. But I won't ever forget her.

I am not sure I ever officially met Diane, but I feel as though I knew her through the many loving stories and references I have heard from her sister and my friend, Mary. As I read her obituary this morning, I am grieving with your family. May you find peace within the love you share as a family.

Diane and I were friends in high school and college. I will always remember what a wonderful person she was and how much fun I had when I was with her. I have beautiful memories of our years growing up through college. I know her family will miss her but I will be praying the Lord will comfort everyone with His love and peace. God Bless You,

Diane and I were best friends while at Austin High School. I always thought of her as my other sister. I felt like we were inseperable during those years. I would especially love those sleepovers when we would sneak out at night and go and get our other friends and just roam the streets! Living across the street from the Ivy's made my time with her and her family extra special. We always kept in touch over the decades. I am so heartbroken over Diane. She was so much fun and I have always considered her to be my "best friend in the world"! I will miss her terribly! It is heartwarming to see all of the lovely comments about Diane.
Linda Nelson Boumeester

Diane and I shared so many fun times as roommates and Big/Little Sis in ZTA. When Diane pledged ZTA, I really did not want to take another little sister. I had already had one, and wasn't ready for another. However, I saw Patty at a fraternity party and she told me that she felt sure that Diane would leave ZTA if I wasn't assigned as her Big Sis. So, I took Diane as a Little Sis and I am so glad that I did! Diane and I just seemed to "fit"! We could get some crazy ideas sometimes, and we weren't always a good influence on each other! One time we decided we were tired of the rules at the ZTA house and we decided to leave ZTA, move out, and get an apartment of our own. After looking at the apartments that were in our price range, and visualizing what our lives would be like in these apartments, we decided that the rules at the ZTA house weren't so bad after all and we stayed put!
After each of us married and became moms, I admired Diane as a mother. She always managed to see the humor in every situation, and that helped me to do the same! Her example helped me keep things in perspective!
We lived miles apart, so we didn't see each other often, but when we had the opportunity to get together it was always a wonderful time. At one point we lost touch, but we reconnected about 5-6 years ago. Diane was still the same loving, unselfish person I had always known, and she was so excited about being a grandmother! I had planned on going to Colorado one day to visit Diane. I'm so sorry that I didn't take the time to do it.
Our condolences to Jerry, Carolyn, Anthony and Andrew. We know that that you will miss Diane terribly. You are in our prayers.
Verna and Tony Custer

diane and i and families were great friends for years!!

i remember playing intramural sports with her for the zeta teams--she and i were both very competitive--and she was an intense sport!!--she loved jerry may dearly!!--everybody loved diane!!--blessings to all--vicki black walker

I knew Diane at Austin High and her pretty and cheery smile always lit up the halls and her words were always so kind. What a loss for this world and especially her wonderful family. I pray that they will be comforted by the memories of their life with her.

One of my last memories of Diane is a conversation we had about a year ago on the phone. We were remembering our high school years and laughing at some of our favorite memories. Her voice resonated with a familiar energy and her her words were filled with cheer. Many who knew will her grieve her loss. I pray for her loving family and send my deepest condolences.

I remember when Diane and I ran for Student Council in high school together. Our sign said vote for Mumm and Ivy and we had a picture of any Ivy plant with a Mumm flower at the top and we won! She was so sweet and so special. Then we moved on together and pledged Zeta the same year! Diane was such a kind person! I am so sorry to hear that she has left this world so early. I know that the Lord must have had plans for her early. I will be praying for her family for peace and support during this time. Sincerely, Barbara Mumm Wilson