Dianne VanHorn-Ingels-Moss Obituary

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Dianne Van Horn-Ingels-Moss
August 8, 1941
November 29, 2024

Dianne was born August 8, 1941 to Paul Hamilton Van Horn and Mary Jo Janosec Van Horn. She died on November 29, 2024 of natural causes at her home in Palm Desert, CA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Moss, adopted brother, Tom Van Horn, first husband, Hugh Ingels, and her parents. She is survived by her brother, William Van Horn (Joanie) and sister, Kimber Van Horn, nieces, Jennifer Trauscht-Van Horn (Joe), Julie Gardner (Steve), sister-in-law, Jane Van Horn and nephews, Cody and Justin Van Horn.
Raised in Estes Park, Colorado, Dianne grew up at the Hobby Horse, the family dude ranch. She was the Roof Top Rodeo queen in 1958 and graduated from Estes Park High School in 1959. Dianne attended Loretta Heights College, University of Hawaii, graduated from University of Colorado-Boulder, then earned a MBA from New York University.
In 1995 Dianne married Willam Moss and maintained homes in Dallas, TX and Indian Wells, CA. Earlier in life, she was married to Hugh Ingels and resided in Colorado Springs, CO and in Denver, CO. She did not have any children but took an interest in mentoring her nieces and nephews.
Dianne's first job was with Bon Witt Teller in New York City, as the Director of Purchasing. She was a real estate agent in Colorado Springs. Her professional accomplishments included service on the boards of several NYSE corporations, including Fannie Mae and the Del Webb Corporation. She co-chaired the Mortgage Finance Committee of the National Association of Realtors and founded Carterea Investment Corporation, a private investment and consulting firm. Under Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush, Dianne received appointments to the National Housing Task Force and the National Institute of Building Sciences. She also served on the Board of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), advancing U.S. foreign policy through global economic development.
Dianne was a philanthropist, giving generously to those in need; a world traveler, taking her family to Africa and the Middle East; a patron of the arts and education, establishing scholarship funds; and an enthusiastic Dallas Cowboys fan.
Jesus Christ was Diane's Lord and Savior. She is resting in His arms. A private family celebration of life is planned. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to St. Jude's Hospital at 501 St. Jude’s Place - Memphis, TN 38105 or www.stjude.org.