Diana Ormand, 77, of Chandler, Arizona, passed away on February 27, 2023. She was born in Denver, Colorado, to Vernon and Shirley Walker.
She met James Ormand Jr. in Topeka, Kansas, and they married in 1964. Jim was in the Air Force, stationed in Oklahoma, North Carolina, and Atwater, California. They had 2 children, Karen and Kelly. Jim passed away in December 1978. Diana worked very hard as a single mother. She attended and earned an AA degree from Merced Community College, where she worked for 25 years. She met Donald Hoffmann in 1991. They married on August 19, 2014. They were together for 30 years. They enjoyed traveling and fishing together. They traveled to Alaska, and absolutely loved it. Don passed away in 2021.
Diana is survived by children, Karen Brent (Cary) of Gilbert, Arizona, and Kelly Kendrick (Karl) of Winchester, California; stepchildren, Debra Wilson (Ray) of Atwater, California, and Staci Martinez (Tony) of Modesto, California; grandchildren, Savanna Fallon (Jon), Mackenzie Stoltz, Adam Stoltz, Emily Kendrick, Ryan Kendrick, Krista Martinez, and Justin Martinez; great-grandchildren, William Fallon and Chandler Fallon; siblings, Stanley Walker, Jennifer Zagone (Joseph), Barbara Ingham, and David Walker.
Friends and family are welcome to attend a celebration of life, which will be held at 10:00 a.m. on April 8th at The Clarendale of Chandler, 5900 S. Gilbert Rd., Chandler, AZ 85249.
Karen and kids. So very sorry for your loss . Praying for you guys. 🙏
So very sorry for your loss. Praying for your family.
Your Mom, Diana was a light in a very Dark world. Her home was always opened to everyone and she did a Wonderful Job being a Mother, with 2 Beautiful Girls. Her smile lite up the room. May her memory to all of us be of Joyful times. Her Special laugh. And her contagious Smile. A dear Generous Lady. You Girls are blessed to call her Mom. She truly loved each one of You So much. She was a loving Grandmother, spoke to me of her Grandchildren looking so forward to them coming and to visit. Diana Rest in peace, until we see you again. Eva and Damon.
Karen and kids. So very sorry for your loss . Praying for you guys. 🙏
So very sorry for your loss. Praying for your family.
Your Mom, Diana was a light in a very Dark world. Her home was always opened to everyone and she did a Wonderful Job being a Mother, with 2 Beautiful Girls. Her smile lite up the room. May her memory to all of us be of Joyful times. Her Special laugh. And her contagious Smile. A dear Generous Lady. You Girls are blessed to call her Mom. She truly loved each one of You So much. She was a loving Grandmother, spoke to me of her Grandchildren looking so forward to them coming and to visit. Diana Rest in peace, until we see you again. Eva and Damon.