Diane R. MacNaughton
September 21, 2020
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Diane Rae MacNaughton, age 85, passed away Monday, September 21, 2020 at Sunny View Care Center in Ankeny.
Diane was born February 26, 1935 in Des Moines, Iowa to Clarence and Helen (Kenny) Runion. She was a graduate of Theodore Roosevelt High School in Des Moines and worked in the secretarial field during her working years.
She was an animal lover and truly loved all animals, especially her dog, Stella, and her cat, Callie. Her greatest pride and joy was her family and they were a huge part of her life. Her beloved children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were the light of her life. Diane had a large circle of friends and former classmates that she enjoyed keeping in touch with. She was an amazing seamstress and she loved to quilt and work with beautiful color combinations. Diane enjoyed traveling and she was proud of the fact that she mastered computer skills on her own to become an accomplished secretary.
Diane is survived by her daughter, Nancy (Bob) Williams of Big Sandy, MT; son, David MacNaughton of Paton, IA; grandchildren, Kristin (Devin) Hovey, Annie (Jesse Meyer) Wanamaker, Logan (Katiana) MacNaughton, Dalton (Chloe) MacNaughton; step-granddaughters, Chelsea Stickel and Ashley Williams; great-grandchildren, Kali and Henry Hovey, Liam and Colten Meyer, and Kaden, Brandon, and Hunter Stickel; sister, Janice Dickinson; sister-in-law, Dona Faye Stenstrom; brother-in-law, Luther (Barbara) MacNaughton; special friends, Jim and Rhonda Prine and Jay and Verna Mathews; and numerous other family and friends.
She was greeted in Heaven by her husband, Bill “Mac” MacNaughton; parents, Clarence and Helen Runion; son-in-law, William “Bill” Wanamaker; step-granddaughter, Taylor Williams; brothers-in-law, Peter Dickinson and Robert Stenstrom; and sister-in-law, Sara Lee Litschke.
Cremation has occurred and there will be a celebration of life at a later date with burial at Rose Hill Cemetery in Eagle Grove, Iowa at that time.
Memorial contributions may be directed to AHeinz57 Pet Rescue and Transport or the Animal Rescue League.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Shari
12/27/2020
David I'm so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed the day her and I ate at Olive Garden
Pam Blair
10/01/2020
May your heart and soul find peace and comfort.
Connie Hestness
09/27/2020
Nancy & David, I am sorry you have lost your dear Mother. After I moved from the neighborhood we kept in touch & loved meeting for lunch & chats on the phone. She will be dearly missed but hold onto those wonderful memories of her. Rest in peace Diane. ??
Russ/Rusty Youngquist
09/27/2020
I had so many good times with her & Bill when I was a member of the Windsor Heights Fire Dept.
Lots of great memories.
Michaela
09/25/2020
Mum, this is a very sad news and until now its really hard for me to accept that your gone. Thank you for being so good to me as your friend, and that i will never never forget you. where ever you are,,,,you still here in my heart. thank you Mum for being a wonderful person. Love you always. And to David and Nancy and the rest of the family my deepest condolences.
Rachelle MacNaughton
09/24/2020
Dear family, I'm so sorry for the loss of Aunt Diane. Although I only knew her later in her life, it was obvious how warm, loving and kind she was. She was a very special lady and she will be missed. I know I will miss her smiling face and her little chats, she was so endearing!
Pat and Dan Matthew
09/23/2020
we will miss your visits to Montana at Christmas time we were blessed to know you. Rest in heavenly peace and say hello to everyone in Heaven
Jana Williams
09/23/2020
I will also miss Aunt Diane and all the get-togethers at her house in Des Moines. I remember visiting Uncle Bill, Aunt Diane and the kids while I was a student at Iowa State - so fun to get away from campus for awhile. In the last couple of years, I've also stopped by to visit while in Iowa for Red Hat conventions - we'd have lunch and a good chitchat. Oh, how she loved to talk!! When I called her on the phone, I always planned plenty of time for our visit. As a former home economics teacher, I always admired her quilting ability. I loved looking at her projects and fabrics. She will be missed!
Susan Litschke
09/23/2020
I will miss my beloved Auntie. My visits, our trips, all of our fun times. LOVE YOU ALWAYS! Susie