Diane King, age 60, of Isanti died May 5, 2015 at home. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, May 12th at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 19001 Jackson Street NE, East Bethel with visitation one hour prior. Visitation also from 5:00 -8:00 P.M. Monday, May 11th at Strike Funeral Home – Isanti Chapel.
Diane Marie King was born March 4, 1955 in Robbinsdale to William and Anna (Meinke) Dehn. She was raised in Bethel and graduated from St. Francis High School. Diane worked as an administrative assistant at the St. Francis School District for over 33 years. On August 13, 1994 she married Steve King and they made their home in rural Isanti. Diane’s favorite place was the cabin on Leech Lake. Diane also enjoyed shopping, antiques, her animals, her many shoes, singing and playing her guitar. Diane was a very caring and the most unselfish person who would do anything to help someone. She will be deeply missed by her many family and friends.
Diane is survived by her husband Steve of Isanti; 5 children, Mandy (Matt) Njos of Anoka, Tina King and Casey of Isanti, Mike King of Isanti, Josh (Melissa) Anderson of Lindstrom, Dustin (Candi) King of Andover; 13 grandchildren; 1 great-grandson; brother, Bob (Terry) Dehn of Pine City; sister, Tammy Blackledge and fiancé Jamison of Stanchfield; and by many other relatives and friends.
There are many wonderful memories I have of Aunt Diane from when I was a kid. Her home made Thousand Island dressing was awesome and it seemed like she was always making some new delicious dessert. My favorite memory is being in the car with her and listening to her sing along to the radio. I always loved her voice and it’s like I can still hear her singing. I am so sorry she is gone but grateful for the memories. Mandy and Josh and families, I am so sorry for your loss.
When I was going to Saint Francis high school, and Dianes maintenance department was still station in the high school I would stop in to visit with her almost everyday. it’s easy to be a mother to your own kids but taking on three others that weren’t her own that was a challenge that she made look easy.