Diane (Hodson) Roundy was born to Louis Alan Hodson, Sr. and Effie (Hartley) Hodson on November 10, 1941, in Layton, Utah.

This was on the cusp of World War II, an incident that shaped young Diane's life. Diane, her older brother Lynn, and her parents relocated to California after a brief stay in Oregon while her father served in the Navy. During that time, her younger brother Louis Alan Hodson Jr. was born. When the war ended, the family moved back to Layton, Utah, where a sister, Margee Hodson would round out the family.

Diane, in her own words, described her childhood as "sweet and wonderful." Not even a severe battle with rheumatic fever that caused her to miss most of first grade could damper her cheery spirit and love for those around her. She was especially grateful for amazing teachers and the chance to grow up near her grandmothers, both of whom had been widowed and left with large families to provide for. By then in Richmond, Utah, Diane remembers having to get a tattoo of her blood type while in elementary school in case blood transfusions were needed as conflicts raged around the world. To the end of her life she never took freedom for granted.

On the home front, Diane says, "I had great people everywhere I turned." Diane deepened friendships and expressed gratitude throughout her life for neighbors who took her to church while she was growing up, as her own family did not attend regularly. Eventually, Diane started to work at her family's café. This did not last long, however, as Diane could not tolerate the punch boards and the beer drinking, things she would adamantly despise throughout her whole life.

This prompted Diane to work at Thiokol, part of the Hill Air Force Base, immediately after she finished high school. Diane's team worked on Minuteman missiles, and Diane received high government clearance. Her work ethic and integrity impressed high-ranking officials. Because of this, she was included in many key Defense meetings. She expressed deep pride to be working for the Air Force when John Glenn historically orbited the Earth in space.

During this time, Diane met Glen F. Roundy Jr., who had recently completed a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Diane and Glen were introduced by Glen's sister, Carol. Diane wrote of Glen: "I always knew he was a great man, and very good looking. We started dating and fell in love. It was like a dream for me." They were married in the Logan Utah Temple on October 11, 1962.

Shortly thereafter in 1963, Glen and Diane moved to Royal Slope, Washington, to pursue another dream: this time of farming in the Columbia Basin. In 1965 they moved to Pasco, Washington, to set up a permanent farm. Times were very tough as Glen and Diane had no money, electricity, or running water. But they had each other. That and a lot of hard work and dedication were all they needed to turn the dream of running a successful farm into a reality. Diane did whatever was needed. Over the years this ranged from driving a sugar beet truck to decades of handling the farm paperwork.

Since arriving in Pasco and throughout her life, Diane has never met someone she did not love. She showed this love by greeting everyone with a warm smile and heartfelt conversation. Diane will be remembered for a legacy of serving others in every way imaginable. From giving rides to church to quietly helping those in need, she went about doing good. Anyone fortunate to have met her has benefited from having Diane in their lives. She also had a steadfast faith and was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ. She loved the temple, and went as recently as a few weeks before her death, and helped many join The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Her love of her Heavenly Father, His teachings, her own family, and everyone she met are unmatched.

Diane is preceded in death by her eternal companion, Glen F. Roundy Jr. She leaves behind her daughter Teresa Dee and her spouse Jeff Garrett; and her son, Stacy Ford Roundy and his wife, Amy. She also leaves behind her beloved Grandchildren: Chris & Jenn Roundy, Spencer & Amanda Roundy, Matt & Abby Garrett, Mark & Jacqueline Garrett, Kassie & Blake Pumphrey, Tucker & Ingrid Roundy, Ryker Roundy, and Libby Roundy, along with 13 great- grandchildren.

We love Diane and miss her and will strive to live as she did until we meet again. Diane was always grateful that life is eternal and families can be together forever, and we look forward to the day when we can feel her warm embrace and abiding love again.