Diana Leslie Wellman was called home to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on Oct. 11, 2013. She passed away after a long battle with diabetes. Born in Spokane, she graduated from Lewis and Clark High School class of 1962. She acquired her lifetime skills as an accountant from Skagit Valley Community College and City University.

Diana will be remembered for her spontaneity, fun-loving nature and generosity. Her favorite story was Peter Pan and she vowed to “Never Grow Up.” Di enjoyed sailing, skiing, riding the carousel and having her golden retriever, Ginger, snuggle beside her.

She will also be remembered for her accounting competence. Working for small businesses her employers included the Spokesman Review, Harbor Airlines, Upchurch Scientific, High Ridge Landscaping and Common Ground Housing Consultants. Her passion was working with young start-up businesses and she had her own consulting service.

Diana had a long walk as a Christian and met her husband, Jim, at the First Baptist Church of Oak Harbor. Her early years were spent in her birthplace Spokane, Wash. She then moved to Oak Harbor. The last 23 years were spent in Kent, Wash.

She is preceded by her father Leslie John Wade and mother Maxine Livensparger of Spokane, Wash.

Diana is survived by her husband of 24 years, James Wellman, and mother in-law,Lucille Wellman, of Kent, Wash.; her cousin, Mickey McReynolds, of Spokane, Wash.; her children, Vicki and Dennis Bruce of California; stepchildren, Vicki Marquis and Matthew Wellman; and her grandchildren, Abigail and Tricna Cox, of Roy, Wash.

Diana will be cremated according to her wishes. All are invited to a Celebration of Life 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at the Wallin Funeral home in Oak Harbor. A reception will follow. Monetary gifts may be made to the Salvation Army. Friends and family are encouraged to share memories and condolences utilizing the Book of Memories hosted by Wallin Funeral Home at www.wallinfuneral home.com