Diana Louise Gould was born September 29, 1953, in Chicago Heights, Illinois to her parents, Ray and Delores Varble. She passed away in her home in Phillipsburg, Missouri on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at the age of seventy years, ten months and nine days.
Diana was raised in Illinois and graduated from Crete-Monee High School in Crete, Illinois. On October 2, 1971, she was united in marriage to her lifelong love, Clarence Lavon Gould, Sr. He passed away May 16, 2024.
In addition to her loving husband Clarence, she was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Scott Gould; and her sister, Pam.
Diana is survived by her son, Clarence L. Gould, Jr. and his wife Brianna of Phillipsburg; five grandchildren, Samanthia Roberson and her husband Joe, Timothy Gould, Kaylee Gould, Seth Grimes and Liam Grimes; seven great-grandchildren, Brentley Gould, Benny Clark, Nevaeh Roberson, Paisley Gould, Zachary Roberson, Jade Roberson and Rylan Gould; her sister, Debbie Anderson of Peotone, Illinois; step-father, Herb Gerlach; and other relatives and friends.
Diana and Clarence were the proud parents of two boys and she was thankful to have had the opportunity stay home and raise their son. After he started school, Diana also went back to school, earning her Bachelor’s degree in nursing. Her career as a Registered Nurse spanned thirty-two years. She enjoyed being a nurse and having the opportunity to help people. She made many friends during her career.
She and Clarence then retired to Phillipsburg, Missouri and bought a farm. They raised beef cattle and had horses and chickens. Diana loved horses and also discovered she had a new love for chickens. She enjoyed all her animals, but especially her dogs, which she loved dearly.
Diana had a sweet and spicy personality. Her first love was her family. They meant the world to her. She enjoyed watching her grandchildren grow up and was especially excited when she became a great-grandmother.
She liked keeping her hands busy. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, gardening, growing flowers and doing word searches.
Diana was known for her kindness, generosity and integrity. She was hardworking and always supportive of her family and was present in their lives in a meaningful way. She looked forward to hosting wonderful family get-togethers and holiday celebrations.
She will certainly be missed by her family and friends, but the wonderful memories and stories they have of Diana will be shared for years to come.
A graveside service for Diana Gould will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, at Lonesome Hill Cemetery in Phillipsburg, Missouri. A memorial to St. Jude’s or ASPCA is established and donations may be left at the funeral home.
Arrangements are under the direction of Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Lebanon.
For more information or to visit the website go to www.holmanhowe.com.
