With profound sadness we announce the passing of Diane Elizabeth Duick, age 77, our loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to all whose lives she touched, on January 6, 2021. She was born on July 15, 1943, in Mitchell, South Dakota, to Leo and Ann Flynn.
She was married for 57 years to her husband, Dr. Daniel Stephen Duick, on December 30, 1963. She was preceded in death by her beloved son, David Emory Duick, in 1990.
Diane is survived by her devoted husband, Dr. Daniel Stephen Duick, son Daniel Leo Duick, daughter Jennifer Ann Duick, and her cherished grandchildren, Calvin Joshua Anderer, David Kenneth Krieger, and Delaney Lynn Krieger. She was preceded in death by her sisters Mary Bonaventura and Barbara Dinsmore, and is survived by sisters Judy Rost, Jeanne Maclean, brother Leo Flynn, and numerous nieces and nephews that she loved.
She would want to be remembered as a grandmother who was unsurpassed in her love and adoration of her children and grandchildren. Her life was an amazing example of facing challenges with humor and grace and taking advantage of all that life has to offer. She lived in many states all over the US and settled in Phoenix, Arizona in 1977. She was a realtor until her cancer diagnosis of Leukemia in 1987. She had a successful bone marrow transplant in 1988 and survived the loss of her son in 1990. Also, in 1990, she was diagnosed with the autoimmune neuromuscular disease, Myasthenia Gravis. She carried on with life, traveling the world with her husband, and pursuing her passions of cooking, interior design, decorating, and spending time with her family.
She cherished her grandchildren unconditionally and loved celebrating birthdays and holidays.
It would be difficult to find anyone who knew her that did not like her. Her subtle humor was quick, and her kindness was given freely. One did not know she had been the life of the party until you got home and reflected on the night. The loss of her love, smile, and laughter leaves a void that can never be filled, but knowing she is at peace, reunited with loved ones, and being cared for by God helps us to move forward with life as she had done.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, January 15, 2021, at 10:30 AM at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 2312 E Campbell Avenue, Phoenix. The Mass will be live streamed at https://www.facebook.com/WhitneyMurphyFH/live/. Donations in her memory can be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at www.lls.org, The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention at www.afsp.org, and she would want anyone able to join the bone marrow registry at www.bethematch.org. Condolences may be expressed at www.whitneymurphyfuneralhome.com.
greg Duick
Dan, Danny & Jenny. What a sad day. She fought hard through so many things but maintained
a quiet sense of humor and elegance through it all, sustained by her family, and, most certainly, her
grandchildren, Delaney, David and Calvin. In His hands she is and now united with her
son, David, and sisters, Barb and Mary. God Bless with deep sympathy. Peggy and Greg
Jean Novotny
Dear Dr. Duick and Jennifer and all of the Duick family, i extend my sympathy to you as you mourn the loss of your wife, mother and grandmother. What a wonderful life you have to celebrate. God bless you all. Jean Novotny (Dr. Duick’s patient and also a former South Dakota girl)
Jackie Bieber
Dear Dan and family,
We want to extend our sympathies to all of you at this sad time. She was a beautiful woman, cherish your memories.
Fondly, Mark and Jackie (Peggy’s sister) Bieber
Nancy Rost
Just wanted you to know how much we love Diane and we have all of you in our prayers. Anna and I will be there for the service.
There are so many fond memories of Diane, her laugh, her sense of humor, the fun we had just sitting around talking. Once Diane and my mom wanted to see this house on private property. So Diane drove back there and this old lady got in a pickup truck and started chasing us out of there! Those two were laughing like teenagers and I was hiding in the back seat!
She also had a great heart and deeply loved her family.
Ralph E Seligmann
Dan, though I did not know your wife, I want you to know that I’m thinking about you and hope your fond memories of Diane inspire you through the rest of your days.
Carol Ephraim RN (Infusion Nurse Shea & Osborn)
Dr. Duick and family,
I am so sad for your loss. Please find comfort that your love for your wife is something I remembered you talking about and I am thinking of you today. My sincerest condolences.
Emory Duick
Dear Dan, Danny and Jenny,
Our heartfelt sympathies and empathy are with you all for the loss of lovely Diane.
Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you all. Embrace the memories and laughter.
Peace and God Bless,
Emory, Nadine and Lauren
Judy stevens
We had great telephone calls over the years. We met in high school. We usually spent our time either laughing or solving the world problems. I will miss her.
Judy stevens
I have known Diane since we were in high school. I will miss her. Through the years we had many telephone conversations and solved many world problems and laughed a lot.
Mark Lupo
Dan and Jenny,
I am very sorry to hear this sad news.
My condolences and thoughts are with you both.
Beverly Hastings
Dear Dr. Duick and Jenny,
I am so sorry to learn of Mrs Duick’s passing. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you.
With sincere condolences.
Beverly Hastings (former AACE staff)
Charlie Daschbach MD
Diane simply defined the word “Grace”… she helped me buy my first house when I returned from Boston with no credit (had never had a car, TV, or credit card !)…I was a naive ex-hippy who didn’t know a soul …and her kindness and patience was overwhelming.
Diane simply defined “Grace” in her beauty, her voice, her humor and wit, her patience, and in her courage throughout the challenges of her earthly life…
Most people are Human Beings on a Spiritual Journey…
Diane was a Spiritual Being on a Human Journey.
…the Angels have welcomed one of their own…
CJ & Mina
Absolutely touching and beautiful tribute. Now she rejoices with the Father in heaven – the eternal place- free of disease / pain / uncertainty.
Keeping all of you in our warmest thoughts and prayers.
Bev Efinget
I am so sad Diane and I were not able to get together here in AZ ! Would have been fun to laugh about our HS and college days! Lots of fun and laughs in Berges Hall , USD (no boys allowed in the old days). I loved her sense of humor and her friendship ! She was beautiful inside and out!
Thank you Jennifer fir reaching out to me ! I looked through all your pictures and caught a glimpse of Diane’s wonderful life with so many blessings ! I believe we will all meet again one day in God’s glorious presence May God comfort you all with wonderful memories and God’s assurances that His promises are true !
Please give Jeannie a hug from me! She believed in me even when I didn’t believe in myself ! Alpha Phi forever ! Bev Lone Efinget
Sister Mary Richardine, RSM
Dear Doctor and Jennifer,
Be assured of my thoughts and prayers during these sad days of loss. Although I’m not able to be with you today my Mass was offered for Diane this morning. Blessings to you and family.
Deborah Johnson
Dear Dr. Duick and Jennifer,
I was so sorry to read about your wife and mother. I have been a patient of yours Dr. Duick for
a long time and then Jennifers. I miss seeing you both. Sending my condolences to your entire
family. She sounds like a wonderful woman. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Deborah Johnson
Christina Running
Dr. Duick, Jennifer and Danny,
I am so sorry for your loss… My thoughts and prayers are with you and all your extended family! I wish I was there with you all to celebrate her into her eternal life. I will always remember her as a patient and loving mother and wife! The story of her life with resonate with me forever. I know that Jennifer’s circle of friends always kept her on her toes… I am sure she loved it. She was an amazing person and I am so glad to have known her! I look forward to seeing her again…
Michael Duick
Dear Dan, Jennifer and Danny,
You and your entire family our in our hearts and minds during this sad time. Diane lived her life to the fullest as “medical miracle” for many years, and I will always remember her as a kind, witty and wonderful person. She will be missed. All the best from our family.