Sunrise December 13, 1947 ~ Sunset March 9, 2024
Diane Alston Turner was born December 13, 1947, in Omaha, Nebraska. She graduated from Omaha South High School in 1966 and enrolled at Southern Illinois University where she joined the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority. She graduated from Southern Illinois University in 1971 with a degree in Speech and Communications. Diane returned to Omaha after graduating and met Harold Turner, Jr., an Air Force Veteran who was attending the University of Nebraska-Omaha. After a short courtship the two married in January 1972 and re-located to Richmond, VA. Diane made use of her degree and took a position with the local NBC affiliate. In 1975 they welcomed their first Son Harold Turner, III and in 1976 their second Son Courtney Alston Turner.
In 1980 the Turner family moved to Seattle and Diane took a position with the Seattle Public Library. In 1981 the Turner’s bought a house in Federal Way and Diane immediately got involved in the community. In 1998 the Turner family expanded, and they were blessed with the addition of Philip Wiseman, Jr.
Diane had two great passions in life. Gardening and being a mentor and advocate for children. She was Chief Communications Officer for the Federal Way School District until her retirement in 2013.
Diane was preceded in death by her parents Roscoe & Verdell Alston, and niece Chelena Orduna. She is survived by her Husband Harold Turner, Jr. Sons Harold (Miki) Turner, III, Courtney Alston Turner, Philip Wiseman, Jr. Daughter-in-Law Esther Turner. Sister Lt Col Cheryle Leeper, Granddaughters Bella, Carly, Madisyn, Mieko, niece Venus Figueroa and a host of cousins, great nieces & nephews.
The Turner family would like to thank Continuum Hospice for their support during Diane’s final weeks and the outpouring of love, blessings, and compassion from family, friends, former co-workers, and her Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Sisters during this ordeal.
Celebration of Life
Saturday, March 23,2024 12 Noon
Eastside Corp Community Center
911 164th Ave NE Bellevue, WA 98008
Watch services here Diane Turner Celebration of Life
A beautiful lady inside and out. I loved her laugh and smile. She is missed so very much. 💕
My Beautiful baby Sister … so blessed to be your Big Sis…. So proud of your vision, style and dedication to family. We love You. …continued prayers for our famiy
Would there be an option for a virtual screening like Zoom?
I was blessed that I got to call her mom and that she lovingly with open arms and heart took me and my children in as her own. She will be missed more then any words can ever express.
We had over 50 years together, but it wasn’t long enough.
Love you dearly.
Earline Sutton
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority
Elizabeth City, N.C.
It is with our Deepest Sympathy and Love to the Turner family. May Diane rest in peace.🙏🙏
My dear Turner, as Calvin always called you. May our good Lord comfort you and family with His love and peace plus the assurance that in a little while we will all be reunited with our loved ones because through faith in Jesus, we are His righteousness. My heartfelt sympathy during this difficult time🙏❤️🙌
Diane and I met in grade school and remained friends through Jr. High and High School. I was so happy to reconnect with her on Facebook. She has always been such a kind and wonderful friend. I know she will be missed by many including me. She so loved and was very proud of her grandchildren. My deepest sympathy to her family and all who loved her.
Diane, I will miss our salon visits and chats. You were the epitome of class and I am so grateful for your wisdom that you were so willing to share. The love you had for your family speaks to your character. Thank you for allowing me into your life and having a seat as your friend. Rest in heavenly peace. It was my absolute honor to service you as a client but the joy was all mine as your friend.
Love you!
Barbette Edwards
Sending my condolence to the family she so loved. Diane is my friend as well as my Soro sister. Diane always knew how to light up a room with her heart. I Will always remember.
Good morning,
Her husband is in the process of setting streaming up for the memorial service.
We are praying for God’s comfort, peace and understanding for the family at this time. 🙏🏽
We also send our sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family.
What a beautiful gracious lady. So happy we were able to get to know her and share grandma duties. Sending love and prayers and wishing we could be there for her memorial. Nick and Liz Brown
From the time we met in Richmond by way of our sorority, Diane and I became fast sistah-friends. Because of this relationship, Harold became my bonus brother. I cherish our adventures, trips, our visits, long conversations, laughter, tears and support. I am forever blessed to have Di in my life. I send hugs and prayers of comfort to the family. Omega Rho with love!
My heart is broken. We will miss you dear Sister.