Diane Caley , 84, Minot, died Friday, May 22, 2020 in an Assisted Living Center near her son's home in Littleton, CO. due to complications of Dementia.

Diane was born on September 7, 1935 in Minot, ND to Cyrus and Annette (Lee) Ronnie. She grew up in Minot and graduated from Minot High in 1953. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and Library Science from Minot State University.

Diane was united in marriage to C. Dean Caley on November 25, 1955 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Minot. They were married 50 years before he preceded her in death in 2006. He was always very close to her heart. They made their home in Minot.

Diane found her niche in the working world as a high school student in the Minot Public Library where she worked for 15 years before becoming Director of the Ward County Library for 30 years. Through the years she was a member of multiple state and national library associations serving in multiple roles; coordinator, president and state delegate to the White House. Diane retired in 1997.

Diane spent summers with her husband at their lake home on Lake Audubon. She will be remembered by all for her affinity to play cards. She loved to play bridge with her many friends (4 of which started school together in 1941). She took great pride in the way she dressed, with matching accessories. She was a very people orientated person who thrived on social gatherings. In addition, she was well known to be an outstanding cook. She valued time spent with family and friends, especially her grandchildren, who she adored. She will be missed deeply by all who shared in her life.

Diane was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church, Minot.

Diane is survived by: her son, Christopher (Julia) Caley, Littleton, CO; grandchildren Cassandra Lee and Remington Dean Caley; siblings Richard (Margaret) Ronnie, Minot, ND and Larry Ronnie, Minot, ND.

Funeral Service :  Due to the Covid restrictions, there will be a Private Family service on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. in the Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot.
Public Graveside service: Thursday at 11:00 a.m.  in Section 28 of Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot.
Public Visitation: Thursday from 9:00-10:00 a.m. in Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot.

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