Diana R. Thaete

Diana R. (Funke)Thaete 1938 ~ 2013 Diana R. (Funke) Thaete, 75, passed away August 20, 2013 and entered Christ's Kingdom after numerous illnesses. Diana was born February 9, 1938 to Grace and Bernard Funke in Twin Falls Idaho. She was baptized into Christ in the Lutheran faith while in the seventh grade. Her faith in Christ was strong and close to her heart.She was active in Walther league and attended Memorial Lutheran school where she met her future husband.She attended Twin Falls high school. On August 24, 1958, she married her school sweetheart and the love of her life, Kenneth D. Thaete. They were to have celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary. Diana was an Air Force spouse, and this allowed her to travel to many locations in the USA and also to Libya and other countries. She also sold Avon for many years. Surviving Diana is her loving husband Kenneth D. Thaete, two sons, Brian (Elaine) Thaete and Steven (Sandra) Thaete, and one daughter, Geraldine Thaete. Also surviving are her eight grandchildren and eight (plus to two due) great-grandchildren, and her brother David (Claira) Funke. She was much loved by her family, friends and everyone she happened to meet.She was preceded in death by her mother and father. Memorial services for Diana will be held Saturday, August 24, 2013 at 11 AM at Clover Lutheran Church in Clover, Idaho. Those wishing to make donations in Diana's memory may do so to the Clover Lutheran School 3552 N 1825 S Buhl, ID 83316. All services and arrangements are under the direction of Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home of Twin Falls Idaho. Those wishing to share memories are condolences may do so on Diana's Memorial webpage at www.magicvalleyfuneralhome.com.