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Dianna McKellar Obituary
Dianna J.
McKellar
May 30, 1942
April 6, 2024
Dianna J. McKellar passed away on April 6, 2024 at the age of 81. She was a resident of Colorado Springs for 2 years. Prior to moving to Colorado Springs, she resided for 40 years in Rescue, CA. She was a high school teacher.
Dianna was born to John Allan McKellar and Jean Elizabeth (Moe) McKellar on May 30, 1942 in Susanville, CA.
Dianna had a love for her students and a life-long commitment to genealogy. She also enjoyed her dogs and trained German Shepherds. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Dianna was a graduate of California State University Sacramento in 1964, completing her master's degree a few years later.
Dianna is survived by her sister, Sandra G. Parsell (Wayne A. Parsell); her nieces: Michelle Dana (Brent Dana), Jennifer Decker (Kenneth Decker), Heather Rogers (Ernst Rogers); and her nephew, Ryan Parsell (Christiana Parsell). She was preceded in death by her parents, John Allan and Jean Elizabeth McKellar.
Dianna is to be interred on April 20, 2024 at Jayhawk Cemetery located on Deer Valley Road in Rescue, CA.
Memorials in Dianna's name may be made to The Parkinson's Foundation at parkinson.org.
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Memories and Condolences
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JoAnn
April 9, 2025
Dianna, your headstone went in a couple days ago. It looks very nice and matches your mother's beautifully. I drive past the Jayhawk cemetery every day and wanted to see who got their headstone. You are loved.
Susan Foster Collier
April 21, 2024
Miss McKellar was my Galt High School P.E teacher for four years . Very kind always tried her best. May you rest in peace Miss McKellar. SUSAN FOSTER CLASS OF 1972
Donna Carver Farren
April 21, 2024
We were lucky to have her as a PE teacher here in Galt at Galt High School
Brenda yoka vansteyn
April 20, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Larry Tosta
April 18, 2024
I had the privilege of working with Dianna at Galt HS from 1976-1995. A wonderful lady to know and have the opportunity to work with. Rest In Peace my friend.
Laurie George
April 18, 2024
My deepest condolences on the loss of Dianna. Many fond memories of Dianna when she worked at Galt High School. Many laughs we had. A great lady who loved teaching. She will greatly be missed. Rest in Peace Dianna.
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