Diane Marie Massey-Rushing

my sweet friend and mentor I will miss you ..you will live on in all the lives you touched…I hope you are looking at us and laughing that beautiful laugh as we go through our days…Diane I love you and thank you so much for your friendship…Heidi

Diane was a courageous, compassionate, fun loving, caring woman who loved her family and friends. She loved sharing life with her family and friends- whether it be enjoying a good meal or taking belly-dancing lessons. Diane also loved being a nurse. People who worked with Diane remember her clinical proficiency and her hands on approach to caring for patients. Others acknowledge her calmness- no matter how frantic the pace reached, no matter what symptoms patients manifested, or how other staff reacted, Diane remained serenely calm. Diane’s calmness permeated to others, and many staff would go see Diane to help recapture a feeling of calmness during a particularly stressful day.

Diane always had a bright smile that warmed the room. She was friendly and welcoming, and it was impossible not to feel that warmth and welcoming energy radiating from her person. She understood that we care for patients when they are the most vulnerable, and that nursing was about not only treating the symptoms, but also providing a safe and understanding environment for patients at their most vulnerable time.

Diane loved being a nurse and shared with me that one of the saddest things about having to leave, due to her illness, was that she would no longer be able to practice nursing.

One of the measures for anyone who is a health professional is identifying at the end of the day that they made a difference in the lives of at least one person. Diane made a difference every day in the lives of patients, staff and her family and friends.

All of us who were blessed to work with Diane at Federal Way Medical Center will always carry a piece of Diane’s spirit in our hearts.

Jayne

Diane had a very soft smile and got along with everyone in school. I will miss seeing her at the class reunions. My condolences to her family.

Francine

To a courageous woman, who always had a smile and a gentle manner about her. You will be missed but not forgotten. Thanks for touching ours lives. Debra

Diane was a part of our lives for 19+ years as Group Health patients. Her passing saddens us and we offer our sincere condolences to her family, friends and colleagues.

During challenging times when our now 19 year old son was a baby, Diane’s gentle way and professional demeanor made a huge difference for our family.

Much to our surprise, Diane moved to Federal Way, so we were blessed to have see her and be part of a wonderful medical team once again!

Her spirit and love will live on for all whose lives she touched. May your memories sustain you during this time of loss.

Heaven now has a new angel to watch over us all.

I worked with Diane at the Federal Way clinic and thought she was a wonderful nurse and a very positive person.

Diane’s radiant smile and laughter will remain in my heart forever. She took a precious gift with her to heaven, a small piece of all our lives, so I know we will be blessed and watched over by her angel wings.

Love,

Sharron

Diane, A great nurse,easy to talk to,a real friend.Always ready for a goodtime and a good meal.

I will miss Dianne more than I could ever express. She was a wonderful, caring, and upbeat person. I really enjoyed working with her and working out with her at Curves. I have many fond memories.

My deepest sympathy to Diane’s family. I worked with her at the Burien Group Health clinic for many years. She was a great nurse with a wonderful sense of humor which patients loved and which brightened a difficult day. I will miss her.