Diana Rae Griffin was born June 19, 1958 in Des Moines, Iowa. She passed away January 10, 2022 at her home in Creston, Iowa. She was preceeded in death by her husband Ronald Griffin II. Diana is survived by her parents Arie and Wilma Pack, two sisters, Susan (Chris) Niffenegger and Lisa (Mark) Tesdall. Diana was the mother of three sons, one daughter, one daughter-in-law Nikki as well as three grandchildren: Rumor, Koy and Dawn. She is also survived by a large loving family who will miss her daily.
A private memorial will be held at a later date. She will be buried at sunset Memorial Gardens on Fleur Drive in Des Moines next to her husband Ronnie who passed away two years ago.
Tributes
Mary/ jimmy Gibbons wrote on Jan 12, 2022:
"Wow I can\'t even imagine where to begin. You\'re very special to us and you\'re a part of the family since Ronnie left . I was your go to person when you need a shoulder to cry on. You\'re very special to my kids and grandkids as you were known as grandma boom boom.. we love and miss you so much"
Mary/ jimmy Gibbons wrote on Jan 12, 2022:
"Wow! I don\'t even know what to say I\'m shocked.. you came into jimmy and I family after Ronnie passed away and since that day I\'ve been the shoulder for you to cry on since. I\'ve had the pleasure of knowing you,you became a part of my kids and grandbabies, we also we\'re blessed to meet and get to know your parents and son Ryan. I miss you so much and I can\'t believe it\'s even real. We love you and I\'ll continue to play the 2 song\'s you made me listen to everytime you came here.
Love,
Mary and jimmy Gibbons"
Jayme Laurie wrote on Jan 12, 2022:
"Love u aunt DIDI. Me n the kids will miss you. "
Vicki Wiebejhaus wrote on Jan 12, 2022:
"I am so sorry to hear this! Was she sick? She had never mentioned anything to me so I had no idea! Prayers to the family!!"
Lori E. Griffin wrote on Jan 12, 2022:
"Diana I\'m going to miss you so very much. Before Ronnie passed away we had started developing a very special bond which grew stronger and stronger in the last 2 years. You were truly someone who I could call my friend. I Love You Very Much Sis. Till We Meet Again in Heaven R.I.P. My Dear Friend. To All of Her Family and Friends
My Thoughts and Prayers Are With You Always ??????"
Bill Carlos wrote on Jan 12, 2022:
"Diana my sister from another mother as you would say . This is all unbelievable that your leaving this world so soon . we were all laughing and enjoying each other?s company just last week and you were so happy it?s just not fair .I am sure glad that i got to be friends with you and Ronnie even though it was cut short I will surely miss all the long conversations we had so may you R.I.P. with Ronnie at your side tell him hello your friend for ever. William Carlos"
Arie Pack wrote on Jan 11, 2022:
"Diana my little ?Tomboy girl?. She would sit on the Des Moines River bank with me fishing night times for an hour or two.. She was so curious and fun to talk with. We both were left with private laughs and story telling. RIP my beautiful daughter Daddy."