Diane Carol Nagy
August 1, 1938 - April 1, 2005
Obituary
Diane C. Nagy
66, passed peacefully from the loving embrace of her earthly family to embark on a joyous reunion with her beloved mother & grandson, Michael, on April 1, 2005. Born in Seattle on August 1st, 1938 to Margaret Rose Stewart & Everett Frank Nuttall, Diane was a descendant of WA State Pioneers. She was raised in Seattle, WA & a graduate of Ballard High School. Diane married her lifelong love, Bill William J. Nagy on April 14, 1956. A Federal Way resident for over 40 years, Diane’s retirement from the Federal Way School District Purchasing Department brought travel, fun-filled cruises and warm, sunny winters in AZ. An Avid “Red Hatter”, Diane was known as “The Queen Mum” and founder of the Red Hat Rowdies of Palm Creek and 3 other Red Hat chapters in Casa Grande, AZ. Although Diane will be deeply missed, she will be fondly remembered for her encouraging smile, warm, exuberant hugs, sparkling eyes and tender, caring heart. To her family, she was a best friend. To her friends, she was regarded as family. Those left to continue Diane’s legacy of love are: Her devoted husband; William J. “Bill” Nagy, loving Sister; Sharon Darrel Norris. Daughter; Teresa R. “Teri” Russ Powell, Sons: William A. Wanda, Steven L. Sue & James M. Julie Nagy. Grandchildren: Christopher S., Kirsten R. Powell, Keri Gary Powell-Grayson, Stephanie McGuire, Jeffery M., David M., Brian L, Joshua J. & Jacqueline Diane Nagy, Great-grandson: Jack, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends near and far. Online memorials can be entered for the family at: www.bonneywatson.com. In lieu of flowers, donations in Diane’s name can be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis society in honor of her mother. A Graveside celebration of Diane’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 9th, 2005 at Washington Memorial Park, 16445 International Blvd., SeaTac, WA 98188. A reception following the graveside celebration will be held at 12:30 PM at the Kloshee Illahee Clubhouse, 2500 South 370th Street, Federal Way, WA 98003. Arrangements entrusted to Bonney-Watson.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Family. We will miss you, Diane. May you rest in peace.
Teri, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Our love to you. Gary and Holly
Bill & Family
Sorry to hear of Diane’s passing away. We enjoyed camping with you and Diane even though it has been awhile with you having retired. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Jerry & Linda Haven
Dear Terri and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about your mom. We can tell by her
picture she has to be such a warm character and full of fun
and charm! We are sure you are all feeling it even now.
We look forward to your return
to COTS sometime soon, and send our regrets that we are unable to join your for the services this Saturday.
You are in our thoughts and prayers. We care deeply.
Sincerely, Don and Nadine Lynch
Terri, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. I know how close you were. If you need anything please feel free to call me anytime.
Love and hugs, Heidi
Diane was a wonderful caring woman who was always warm and friendly. So much so that even after my relationship with her grandson Chris ended, I kept in contact with her for a year or two through email. She was always bright and sunny when I talked to her and I felt very comfortable confiding in her. She raised a wonderful daughter Teri who has been a blessing in my life and I thank her for it.
Although her passing is sad and heart breaking I take comfort in knowing that her passing was quick, uncomplicated and peaceful. I’m thankful to have known her and to have shared a small part of my life with her.
~Monique
Dearest Teri and Family,
We are thinking of you. May your cherished memories give you comfort at this time of loss of your Mother.
Love, Nancy, Woody & Family
Teri: So sorry for your loss! I remember your mother fondly and how nice it was to know a mother and daughter that had a nice loving relationship. I know you will miss her greatly but take peace knowing she is in heaven. Take care, Karen
Teri and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your Mother passing. Know that we hold all of you in our hearts.
Love Shirley and Gene
Bill and family-I hope you get comfort in knowing that memories of Diane are in my heart. I still remember the fun we had when we would go on an Elk’s campout. Even though I haven’t seen her in recent years, I can see that she remained the same fun person. You are in my thoughts and prayers – Sue Gottbreht
We will miss you and your beautiful smile. May God hold you in his arms until we meet again. We will be there for Bill. We love you.
We will miss Diane. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Bill and the entire family. May God wrap each and every one of you in his loving and protecting arms. May he continue to give you strength during your time of grief and sorrow.
This picture of her with her Red Had is so great…Just the big smile that we will be missing. The POS FD Picnics just will not be the same. She was my right hand for helping make the morning coffee, rior to the picnic. Please accept our sincere sympathy.
Bill and family,
Tears are falling as I write this, but they are tears of sadness at the loss of those who are left behind. Diane was a wonderful person, and we are proud and grateful to have enjoyed the friendship of you and Diane over the past years. It is hard to imagine Diane not being here when I want to talk or email her, but she is in Heaven now, smiling and enjoying seeing her mother and Michael again. You shall now walk closer to God for you now have more treasures in heaven.
Love,
Phyl and Mike
Bill, how wonderful to have known Diane. Lots of good memories in AZ and in “the Valley of Texas” several years ago.
The fireplace “happy hours” were not too shabby either.
God bless,
Our deepest condolences not only from myself but from all the Scarlet Darlins’ here in Casa Grande. I only met your mother in person once but talked with her via email and phone about Red Hat matters and found her to be such a lovely friendly person.
Dianne Lovato – Queen Bee of the Scarlet Darlins’ Red Hat Chapter.
We send our love and Blessing to all family and friends. Sorry we cannot join you as we are still in Arizona.
Please accept our heartfelt
sympathy for your loss
Diane
Hope they will let you use your camera in Heaven! Neil and Clara Burkel
Dear Bill and Family,
I am so VERY SORRY to hear of Diane’s passing. Quite a shock when I read the paper today. I don’t know if you remember me but I remember you and Diane well. She joined our Baum Toy Party Plan Group years ago. I remember what a loyal, cheerful employee she was along with your backing and help.
Even though we hadn’t talked for a couple of years I thought of you and she many times – especially when I went down Military Road and pased your turnoff. We always intended to get together but it is one of those things we put off and shouldn’t have.
I lost my dear husband 18 years ago so can relate well.
MAY GOD BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN YOUR LOSS. MY BLESSINGS, Arlene Jackson Wilson
Diane’s passing will be a great loss to all who knew her, she will be greatly missed.
Dear Bill & Family, Pete & I are very sorry about Diana’s passing.Although we were unable to see much of you of late because of your traveling. We were looking forward to reconnecting with you since becoming neighors.
Have peace in knowing Diane is in a good place with friends. God bless you & your family.
Pete & Jackie Pedone
Bill and Family, Ken and my prayers and thoughts are with you all in your time of sorrow. Diane will be missed very much.
Dear Teri & Russ — What a wonderful memorial and rememberance of someone who was cherished. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless – Ron & Joey Brothers
Teri-
I am sorry to hear of your physical loss of your mother. I know the conversations and hugs will be missed. I am glad that you know she is still around and will continue to be in your life. You and your family are in my thoughts and in my prayers.
Bill and Family.
Just a few days prior to Diane’s passing Dottie and I “visited” with her via e-mail. She expressed her feelings about Terry Schiavo’s long struggle and stated how she didn’t want to ever have to live in such a state. She then told of her and Bill’s plans to start their return to the Northwest on April 11th. We wrote back to Diane and told her how much we appreciated her e-mail communications. We told her how much we respected and loved both her and Bill and how much we valued ther friendship. It was devistating news to her of Diane’s death and we will miss her so much. She was a loving, caring friend that we will never forget. Respectfull, Len and Dottie Barlow
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of Diane.
She was such a sweet heart to all she well be missed here in the park, but I’ll miss her more in the Red Hat’s. I wasn’t in her group, I’m in the Palm Creek Dusters, but we are all the same. We’ll all see you some day Diana.
We will miss Dianes hugs and great smile, always happy to see you. Had so much fun on all the Buckhorn campouts. She will be really missed by all.
We will miss Diane and she will always be in our hearts.
We are soooo sorry you have our deepest sympathy. All my prayers will be for Diane.
Dear Bill & family,
Stan & I were very sorry to hear of Diane’s untimely death. Diane will forever be remembered by all, for her sweet spirit and encouraging words to friends, and I’m sure family.
We’ll miss caming with Diane & you. Please take care of yourself Bill!
All our love,
Stan & Pam Fuller
Bill and family, we will miss Diane, too. She was a great friend always with a smile and hug for everyone. She had a way of making us feel very much a part of her life. The Queen Mum will start her own group again in Heaven, and no doubt be the “Rowdies” there also.
Special hugs to all of you.
Dear Bill,
You know how much Andy and I cared about Diane, she will be missed terribly. Our Love to you and the family.
Love,
Your Sister, Donna
& Brother-in-law Andy
My thoughts and prayers are with all of the Nagy Family.
So very sorry to hear that Diane had passed away. Will make donation to the MS Fund as noted in paper.
Bill and family:
Dani and I want to express our symphany to you at your loss. Some of Dani’s faorite childhood memories are of the few camping trips she went on with “The Buckhorns” Diane was always so kind to her.
Cathy
Bill and Family, We are sincerely sorry about the passing of Diane. She ment SOOOO much to us and the rest of her friends. We are glad we wear able to spend some time, with you booth, before her passing. DIANE WILL BE MISSED
Heaven has received a wonderful lady who will be sadly missed on this earth. We have many fond memories of Diane as a co-worker and Friend. Bill and Family are deep in our thoughts and prayers!
Teri & Russ – Our deepest sympathy to you and your family during this time of loss. Our thoughts are with you. Bob & Nita
Dear Bill, we cannot begin to know the sorrow you and your family are feeling. Please know that we loved Diane and will miss her dearly at our Southwest get togethers. You are in our prayers, see you soon. Don & Pearl
This is my Grandmother. She was a wonderful woman, and I miss her soooo much. I cant wait to see her again. I hope that everyone that knew her saw all the wonderful qualities that I did. May god be with her.
Love,
Keri
Her Granddaughter
XOXO