Diana Kathryn Thoreson, 86, of Superior, joined Elwood, her husband of 62 years, in heaven on Monday, July 10, 2023.

Diana wanted to share that she greatly anticipated heaven saying, "It'll be the best day of my life!" She enjoyed the absolute assurance of eternal life because at age 7, at Superior's Christian Missionary Alliance church, she accepted Christ as her Savior. She rested in John 1:12, "But as many as received Him, to them gave He the power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name."

She was born to Steve and Alice Hawley on Dec 4, 1936. Her twin brothers, Mark and Mike, and granddaughter Heather Anderson preceded her. Diana and Elwood have four children, Ron (Bev) Thoreson, Kathy (Mike) Izzard, Candy (Gary) Cooke, and Jerry (Sandi) Thoreson.

They were blessed with 52 descendants: 15 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren. Some of the Grand's fondest memories are from their cabin on Angus Lake in Iron River, WI. They enjoyed swimming, fishing, turtle and frog hunting, and games with their cousins. However, "Capture the Flag" always ended in dispute.

Diana was a faithful member and organist of Calvary Baptist Church for over 60 years.

After Elwood retired, he and his son Ron constructed an addition to the cabin, turning it into a year-round home.

But after a couple of snow-belt winters, they migrated to Mesa, Arizona, every winter until becoming too elderly in 2015.

At Fountain East retirement community, they joined many of Elwood's brothers and sisters and made many friends. They were active in bowling, crafts, puzzles, community events, and putting together the park's monthly newsletter.

Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. celebration of life on Friday, July 14, 2023, at Downs Funeral Home, 1617 N 19th Street in Superior. Her son Jerry will officiate along with Pastor Alan Schroeder. A Superior Town Hall luncheon will immediately follow a short committal service at Greenwood Cemetery.