Diane Dziedzic
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Passed on April 5, 2022
November 6, 1945 – April 5, 2022 Our hearts are broken to announce the passing of Diane Dziedzic after a courageous fight with brain cancer. Diane is survived by her husband Frank, daughters Dana (Walter) Stewart, grandsons Duncan and Cameron and daughter Darci (Ken) Loehmer, granddaughters Ella and Alexa. Her mother Martha Charison, sisters Linda (Bun) Baxter, Shelly Eros, Candy (Herb) Laszchuk and Kathy (Doug Bottrell) Cockerill and their families. Her memory will be cherished by her large extended Dziedzic family.
Predeceased by her father Oscar Marcil and son Bobby Speek.
Diane was born in 1945 and raised in the bog on the farm and spent most of her adult life there too. School was at Good Hope, Gunton and Teulon, where she is remembered as the girl with great baseball skills, spunk, rosy cheeks and a smile on her face.
She was a young single parent and she soon lost Bobby to a heart defect. She met Frank at Crabby Steve’s dance hall, marrying in 1968. Diane was French in heritage but embraced Frank’s Ukrainian roots when she married into a family with 23 children.
Mom and dad were a team, on the farm and off. Their first home was tiny, no indoor plumbing. As the farm grew in Komarno so did their family. In 1978 Diane’s father Oscar passed away and they moved back to the bog near Balmoral and started Oak Hammock Ranch, a large cow/calf operation, with gorgeous hay fields. Diane was a true farm wife – she ran the house, the books and took care of us all. From running for parts and making meals, she was an equal part to their success.
As hard as they worked, they made time for family and fun. They had a cottage in Petersfield, close enough that we could run back to the farm. They retired in Wytewold, building their dream home. They always had a camper or motorhome, ready for any fishing or road trip. For over 20 years August long weekend was at WE Fest in Detroit Lakes, with Eddie and Helen and so many friends.
Mom didn’t embrace technology, never had a computer, cell phone or even an answering machine. But what she could accomplish with a phone book and land line was amazing. She helped plan the Veselka Ukrainian dance trips and competitions. She was always up for an adventure. With a map and a cooler, they’d let the road take them.
Family was most important to mom. She was always so proud of her girls and grandkids. She was who we called first with the good news and the bad. She always saw the positive in every situation and never dwelled on the bad. Life was too short. Mom loved to collect antiques and decorate. Give her a couple hours at an auction sale, she could always find a treasure. She had an amazing green thumb, winning awards with her show stopping gardens. She volunteered for years looking after the flowers at Rosewood Lodge.
Mom loved to travel and hated the cold so very winter was somewhere warm. Mexico for many years and then 15 years in Pine to Palm in Texas. But mom was just as happy with a weekend trip to Grand Forks with her girlfriends, where the shopping, beers and laughs were plentiful. Mom and dad made lifelong friends on their travels and stayed in touch with so many. She even played matchmaker with several couples, bringing Saskatchewan and Alberta farmers to meet her friends, and they ended up marrying a few of them!
Lions Manor in Stonewall has been their last home, and in Diane style she loved to go downstairs for coffee and make new friends. Diane was the most authentic person, never looking to impress. She was honest, opinionated and could tell a great story. The rosier her cheeks, the better the story after a couple of Coors Light.
Growing up she always said, I’m not your friend – I’m your mom. Sorry mom, this is the only time you failed. You ended up being our best friend. Our family has been blessed and our lives will never be the same without you. Mom you will live on in our hearts and memories forever.
If friends so desire donations can be made to the Interlake Community Foundation, Box 1575 Stonewall, R0C2Z0.
A celebration of life will be held on Friday, April 8 at the Teulon Rockwood Centennial Centre, 14 Main Street, Teulon at 11:00 am.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Diane Dziedzic 2022..
Décès pour la Ville: Teulon, Province: Manitoba