Diane Lou Walsh

Diane Lou Walsh

Dec. 25, 1949 - Nov. 9, 2013

COZAD, Nebraska -- Diane Lou Walsh, 63, of Cozad, formerly of Curtis, died Nov. 9, 2013, at the Golden Living Center at Cozad.

Diane Lou was born Dec. 25, 1949, to Harold and Margaret Jorgensen at Curtis, Nebraska. She went to be with her Heavenly Father Nov. 9, 2013.

Diane was a delightful child. She enjoyed life on the farm. Diane went to country school, District 73, until 6th grade. She then attended Curtis Elementary in 7th and 8th grade. She graduated high school in 1968 from UNSA. She was a sweet girl and received many honors being Homecoming queen, a cheerleader, and 4-H queens, etc. She had many friends and fond memories of her high school years. She was confirmed at Ebenezer Lutheran Church.

Diane graduated from Kearney State College in 1972 and taught school for three years in North Platte.

She married Randy Walsh on June 19, 1973. This union was blessed with two children, Angela and Ryan, who were her pride and joy.

Diane suffered for many years as a result of a debilitating car accident in 1997.

She is survived by children Angela (Cory) Nida, Ryan Walsh and grandson, Cruz Nida, also brother Richard (Sharon) Jorgensen, sisters Ann Jeanette (Jim) Deidel, Gwen Nickerson, the wonderful nurses and caregivers at the Golden Living Center in Cozad, along with many nieces, nephews, friends and family.

She was preceded in death by her parents Harold and Margaret Jorgensen, nephew Steven Jorgensen, cousins, Jeanie Gilliland, Duane Gilliland, and Connie Jacobson and brother-in- law, Joe Nickerson.

Visitation will be at Blase-Wetzel-Strauser Memorial Chapel in Curtis on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013, from 1-8 p.m.

Services will be at Berean Bible Church, Nov. 13, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Brian Nicklas officiating.

Interment will follow in the Curtis Cemetery in Curtis.

Memorials may be given to the Golden Living Center, Cozad, NE. To sign the online guest book, go to www.blasestrauser.com.