Diane Marie Newman, 82, was called home to be with our Lord on Feb 16 ^th 2023 at Choice Home Care Adult Family Home in Renton, WA.  Diane was born on April 19, 1940, in Uniontown, WA to Lawrence and Eva (Zenner) Welle. She was the second oldest of five girls.

Diane attended Notre Dame Academy in Colton, WA and later Gonzaga University in Spokane.   She was married and raised her 5 children, Larry, Venita, Phil, Allan and Tina.  In 1990, Diane and the love of her life Bob Newman were married in Seattle, and have lived in the Seattle/Renton area for their 33 years of marriage.

Diane had a love for numbers and worked in accounting for most of her career.   She retired from MJ Shockley Construction after being the head of the accounting department of their commercial building business, working with many of the Puget Sound region's top builders.

She retired from the public sector to manage rental properties she and Bob acquired together.  She and Bob focused their attention on giving people second chances in life by providing shared housing opportunities for many that others would be all too quick to turn away.

Diane was also a dedicated volunteer in serving others.  She served at St. Anthony Catholic church for many years, volunteered at St. Vincent De Paul and many local charity groups.  She was always ready to help where she could.

Having grown up on the farm helping her father in the fields, she loved being outside and doing things.  She enjoyed spending time out on the water, watching her family water ski, going to parks, attending the kids/grandkids sporting events and attending family events.  She also enjoyed time with friends and family playing piano, cards, bowling or pool, as well as doing handiwork such as embroidery, needlepoint and crocheting.  If you ever went to a family event you would have no doubt seen the "sisters" and many other family members deep into a game of Cards and conversations.

Diane is survived by her husband: Robert E. Newman, Renton, WA, children: Larry (partner Bekki Plumb) Gourlie, Bothell, WA, Venita (Gary) Longley Burien, WA, Phil Gourlie Arlington, WA, Allan (Julie) Gourlie Edmonds, WA, Tina (Mark) Boling, Burien, WA. Three sisters Marilyn Grosfield of Big Timber, MT, Connie Ehresman of Elk, WA and Laurie Churchill of Spokane Valley WA: 11 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.  Diane was preceded in death by her parents and her sister Maureen Martin.

The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11am on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Uniontown, WA.  Concluding services will be held at St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery.  A reception will follow at the Colton Gun Club, Colton, WA.  Corbeill Funeral Home of Pullman, WA has been entrusted with arrangements.

The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Uniontown Community Development Association 419 N Park, Uniontown, WA 99179.

The family would like to thank the staff at Choice Home Care, Renton, WA for their loving care during mom's last years and her final days.  She will be greatly missed by family and friends.  Online condolences may be sent to www.corbeillfuneralhomes.com