"I am so sorry for your loss. I have so many fond memories of Diane and the many dive adventures we all went on over the years! Hugs to you all!"
In loving memory of
Diane Bouchard
November 26, 1954 - November 14, 2022
DIANE MARIE BOUCHARD
MUSCATINE, Iowa - Diane Marie Bouchard, 67, passed away unexpectedly on November 14, 2022, in her home, surrounded by her pets whom she considered children.
There will be no services at Diane's request. The Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences for the family may be left at www.wittichfuneralhome.com. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or It Takes a Village Animal Rescue, and can be sent in care of Shannon Lewis, 112 Van Horne St., Muscatine, IA 52761.
Diane was born on November 26, 1954 in Davenport, IA to John (Jack) and Lorraine (Moses) Mahoney. She was united in marriage to F. Scott Bouchard on July 3rd, 2015. She was previously married to Rod Eaton for 22 years. Diane was a 1973 graduate of Muscatine High School, and Black Hawk College.
A lover of animals, she could not turn away a stray. Diane was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Diane (Grandma Dee Dee) was always there to lend a helping hand in any way she could. She loved Holiday get togethers and playing cards and games, surrounded by family and laughs. Time spent with her grandchildren was one of her most treasured activities.
Diane is survived by her husband, F. Scott Bouchard; her daughter, Shannon (Charlie) Lewis and her son, Thom (Clare) Eaton, stepson Garrett (Marlee) Nimmick, stepdaughter Amanda (Brandon) Brenson, and stepson Nick Bouchard; grandchildren Hayden and Wyatt Eaton, Chale and Elsie Lewis, and stepgrandchildren Levi, Reid, Cruz, and Nia Nimmick; siblings Sue (Frank) Evans, Terri (Neil) Schubich, Denny (Lezlie) Mahoney, Kathy (Ralph) Danner, and Cyndi (Mike) Fahrlander; mother- and father-in-law Sandy and Donnie Shadle; brother- and sister-in-laws Dean, Rich (Lisa), Mike (Lisa), Bill, Brian (Ellen), Carol, and Brenda, and several nieces and nephews.
Tributes
"I worked with Diane at GPC for several years and kept in touch thru DU. She was such a wonderful and kind person. My thoughts are with her family. RIP my dear freind!"
"So very sorry to hear this just talked to her last week what a wonderful person she was "
"Diane, to the best grand-mother ever, We will miss you. My condolences. David Berean"
"Hi this Julie Patterson Buster . I have known Diane and her family along time .(Back when jack and mrs Mahoney owned the bar. ) Diane babysat me .Later on she worked at Hyvee and we had some good talks . My deepest sympathies to the family .My heart goes out to you all. Take Care Marty and Julia Buster "
"Diane was such a nice, sweet lady. I can tell she was loved by everyone. She will be very missed."
"Shannon and Thom, Sorry to hear the news of your mothers passing. Bud Moore"
"Shannon snd Thom, we are so very sorry to hear about Diane?s sudden passing. Please know we are keeping you and your families in our thoughts and prayers. May all of your wonderful memories bring you some peace. Fondly, Terry and Vern Carpenter"
"Shannon and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers to you all."
"Kathy, I am so sorry to hear about Diane's passing. You have my sympathy and condolences."
"Diane's capacity to love was immense...from her pets to her many friends and family. She never failed to express her love for her husband Scott, her children and grand children. I will miss fishing together, our conversations and laughter. The footprints she left in our lives will live on in our souls. "
"Diane was a very thoughtful and caring lady. We worked with her at Hy-Vee 40 years ago and then began running into her at Wine and Sprits where she worked at recently. A sole taken too soon."
"Scott and family, I am so very sorry to hear this. Diane as the most kindest woman I knew. I?m so glad I got the chance to know her. You are all in Mike and myself thoughts and prayers. If you need anything please don?t hesitate to to call us Scott. "
"Shannon and Thom, so very sorry to hear this news of your mother. we've been friends most of our lives, I'll miss the occasions we would run into each other. peace and love for Dee Dee. Scott Starkweather "
"I am so so sorry, we had a lot of memories together. "
"So sad and too soon. Going to miss seeing her fishing on the river that she loved. Rest in peace in heaven Diane."