Diane Charlotte De La Cruz of Artic, Washington passed away peacefully on Sept. 8, 2024 at the age of 82.

Diane was born in Ketchikan, Alaska on Aug. 29, 1942, to Wallace and Helen Cloudy. Diane graduated from Ketchikan High School in 1960. She moved to Raymond, Washington in 1978.

Diane married her sweetheart Darrell De La Cruz on Sept. 29, 2012.

She loved gardening, sewing and quilting and was an amazing cook. She was a member of the Raymond Eagles, Lady Elks club and a local quilting club that sewed quilts for children.

Traveling was also a passion, whether it was by plane, train or automobile, Diane was always excited for a trip somewhere.

Her family was something Diane loved the most. That included her husband, children, grandchildren and her beloved dogs Daisy, Della and Dash.

She will be dearly missed and forever in our hearts.

Diane was predeceased by her parents Wallace and Helen Cloudy, brother Jerry Cloudy and son Larry Palmer.

Diane is survived by her husband Darrell De La Cruz, sons Tom Palmer and Scott Johansen, daughters Karen Shoot and Sandi Gilson; stepdaughters Monica De La Cruz, Danielle Parker, Shilo De La Cruz and Brooke Heikkila; 25 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Memorial to be held at a later date.