"My heartfelt condolences to Eric, Sean and the entire family on the loss of a very special lady. Dianne was a friend and business peer for over 35 years, beginning in Illinois. May the void created by her passing be filled with the many wonderful memories you had together! "
In loving memory of
Dianne McMillan Clampit
July 9, 1943 - February 7, 2022
Dianne McMillan Clampit, age 78, formerly of Quincy, died on February 7, 2022 at her home in Indio, California, after a long illness following a stroke.
She was born July 9, 1943 as Dianne Chapin Meyer, the daughter of Lawrence F. and Martha Chapin (Green) Meyer, and grew up in Quincy, Illinois. She graduated from Quincy High School (1961), and from MacMurray College in Jacksonville, Illinois (1965), and continued with advanced studies at Illinois State and Duke Universities.
She taught 9th and 10th grade English at Quincy High School before becoming an aide to Jeff Mays, Illinois State legislator. She went on to a career as a real estate industry association executive, initially as Executive Director of the Quincy Association of Realtors and later serving for 25 years as Chief Executive Officer of the North San Diego County Association of Realtors before retiring in 2017.
Among her many interests were music (a passion shared with her mother and grandmother) and travel. She was a skilled writer, and doted on her two Italian greyhounds Bella and Bugatti.
Dianne was preceded in death by her parents and by her sister Marsha Meyer Steinkamp. She is survived by her husband, Eric Allen Clampit of Indio, California, and by her son, Gregory Sean White, of Post Falls Idaho.
Services: 11:00 am Friday, February 18, 2022, at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home, with Father Patrick Smith officiating.
Burial: Greenmount Cemetery, Quincy, Illinois
Visitation: 4:00 - 7:00 pm Thursday, February 17, 2022, at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home
Memorial donations may be made to Quincy Humane Society. Memorial Donations may be made online at https://memorials.hansenspear.com
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Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.
Tributes
"Extending condolences to Eric in the loss of his wife and to his children who share his grief. I met Diane after she married Eric and we shared a special Christmas with her, Eric, Erica and EJ. I remember another time visiting the Renocula Fields near San Diego that she loved. I remember visiting in their home in Escondido with the five Italian Greyhounds that she adored. I remember numerous special conversations we had and I know Eric?s world will be sadder without her in it. As I said to him, grief is the price you pay for love. "
"I am very sorry to learn of Dianne's passing. Having met her around 1980 when I joined the Green family, I truly admired her intelligence and independence as a savvy career woman. I enjoyed conversations with her and her friendly, outgoing personality. I know that she will be missed by family and many friends. My sincere condolences to Eric and Sean. "