Dianne M. Dempsey

Dianne Dempsey Obituary

"Enter as Strangers, Leave as Friends" Dianne Maureen Dempsey passed away on March 16, 2011 in Colorado Springs as a result of complications following treatment for a fractured spinal vertebrae. She pursued many different and sometimes fascinating jobs as she accompanied her Air Force husband through his thirty year career over a large part of the world. These ranged from realtor to publisher and editor of a small English language newspaper in Oslo, Norway. What she will be remembered and cherished for, however, and she valued most, was her role of "mom" to a family which included her own children and almost everyone she met. She was "other mother" to friends, the children of friends, Air Force Academy cadets, neighborhood kids and her clients and took charge, sometimes like it or not, until problems were solved or hearts were mended. She was known to stop whatever she was doing, no matter how important or critical, and rouse the entire neighborhood into action in order to corral a stray dog until the owner could be found. Dianne loved to cook, and her favorite pastime was to predict the next move, herb or spice to be used by a TV cooking show host, and she was unerringly right. As a realtor, she was associated for many years with several of the leading firms in the area and sat on the Board of the Pikes Peak Association of Realtors. Deeply dedicated to fairness, she served on the ethics committee, reviewing consumer complaints, until her retirement. She also was instrumental in creating a strategic plan for the Board and providing an advanced managerial training program for Board members. But the role she loved best was working with buyers, especially first time buyers, in achieving their dream of home ownership. Her proudest boast was that in all of her years as realtor, only one client defaulted on a loan, and that because they acted against her advice. Dianne married her High School sweetheart, Mark, in 1958. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Mark, four children; Lauren (Keith) Plaskonos of Ft. Worth, Tx, Mark W. (BJ) Dempsey of Colorado Springs, Christopher M. (Mary) Dempsey of Colorado Springs, and Casey (Ken) White of Highlands Ranch, CO. Grandchildren: Aaron and Elise Plaskonos, Mark Clifford Dempsey, Teresa Thorsos Dempsey and Rowan White. Dianne is also survived by a brother, Donald Purkess and a sister Denise Nosal, and countless others she helped along the way. A memorial mass will be celebrated at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, 2650 Parish View, Colorado Springs, CO, 80919, on Monday, March 21st at noon. In lieu of flowers Dianne's wish was that a donation in her memory be made to The Colorado Springs Chorale, P.O. Box 2304, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80901.

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Published by The Gazette on Mar. 18, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Dianne Dempsey

13 Entries

Sue Gerlach

March 30, 2011

Dear Mark, I'm so sorry to hear of Diane's sudden death. My prayers are with you and your family. Sue

March 29, 2011

Dear MArk, Please accept my sincere condolances at this very difficult time. I enjoyed my many visits with Dianne at the many art & performance functions while in Colorado Springs. She was such a delight, and will be missed.
Sincere Regards,
Mary Helsaple
Sedona, Arizona

Dana Goodman

March 24, 2011

Loved working with and knowing Dianne. We are fortunate to have let her touch our lives. Godspeed and condolences.

Brad and Ellen DeAustin

March 23, 2011

Dianne's life was full and loving. You will have many good times to remember. We are blessed if we are able to leave this world having made at least one life brighter or easier. Clearly, Dianne surpassed this measure of success in her too short life. We will miss her. You are all in our thoughts and prayers

Connie Dudgeon

March 21, 2011

Mark, so shocked and saddened to read about your loss. I didn't know her, but you and your family brought her very much to life with your memories and words here. She must have been a truly wonderful woman! My thoughts and prayers are with you.

March 21, 2011

Please accept my condolences on the death of your wife, Dianne.
I wish I had words that could make your pain less. But at least you know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you grieve.
Jerry Brown

carina foster

March 21, 2011

Dianne Depsey was a wonderful person and was always there when someone needed her. I remember on summer days she would walk up to our house to birng us Iced Tea or Cookies. We will never forget her for the impact she has made on me and my family is so tremendous that her memory will always have a place in my heart. She is now in a better place nad no matter where we will always be grateful. I am thankful to God that he has blessed me enough and I am glad that he chose Dianne Dempsey to be a part of my life. She was a woman of honesty, loyalty, and love. No mattewr who it was Dianne Dempsey was always there with open arms to help anyone in need. She was a wonderful woman and we will always remember her for that. She will always keep a place in my heart.

March 21, 2011

Mark,
What a shock to read about Dianne's death. Just know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time of loss.
Blessings, Marilyn Chambon

March 20, 2011

Mark, we are so thankful and blessed that we could share such a wonderful time with Diane and you. She truly has a great impact in our lives. Kindness and always loving and giving had been her strength. This words are for Diane, in heaven and in our hearts.
" In heaven, we will see that nothing, absolutely nothing, was wasted, and that every tear counted and every cry was heard.
Love, the Foster family , Colorado

Sara and Lonnie Burkholder

March 18, 2011

We so enjoyed Dianne's spirited conversation and many interests and are stunned at such an untimely loss of a her vibrant presence. Know that all the Dempseys are in our thoughts and prayers.

George & Donna Gary

March 18, 2011

We are so sorry for you loss. Dianne was so welcoming and hospitable when we visited your area. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all now.

March 18, 2011

Dianne was a wonderful person and will be truly missed. My heart goes out for Mark and their family. Dave Dempsey, Bighorn Fellow, Upper Marlboro, MD

Tim Hewitt

March 18, 2011

Mark, my thoughts are with you and your family at this time.

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