Diane Elizabeth (Boomer) Marshall passed away on September 19, surrounded by her three children. She was born May 11, 1949 in Toledo, Ohio to Lyman and Grace Boomer. Diane spent her early years living in Winchester, MA, Palatine, IL, and Fort Madison, IA, with summers spent vacationing at Point Lookout in Michigan with her cousins, a tradition she later continued with her own children.

Diane graduated from Cornwall High School in Cornwall, NY and followed her brother and sister to the University of Kansas, where she was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority. She was a graduate fellow in Special Education at KU, while earning her master’s degree. She began her career at the Youth Center in Topeka, KS and later taught in the Blue Valley School District before retiring in 2008. She had a gift for making meaningful connections with students and was always an amazing advocate for them.

In 1972, she married David Marshall at the First Presbyterian Church in Topeka. Together they raised three children and created an everlasting legacy. They will always be remembered by all who knew them for graciously hosting family holidays, as well as countless celebrations for friends. Diane loved to cook and was very creative – she made every occasion extra special!

Diane is preceded in death by her husband, David – their reunion in heaven is a joyous vision! She is survived by her children: Betsy (husband Eric) Roadman of Lee’s Summit, Katie (husband Andy) Betts of Overland Park, and Jed Marshall of Prairie Village. She is also survived by six grandchildren: Drew, John and Grace Roadman and AJ, Paige and Patrick Betts. Diane also leaves her brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Lynda Boomer of Macomb, IL; her sister and brother-in-law, Cathy and Gary Stevens of Indian Harbor Beach, FL; her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Dick and Patti Marshall of Edmond, OK, as well as cousins, nieces and nephews, and many good friends.

A celebration of Diane’s life will be Saturday, October 3rd at 2:00 in the lawn on the west side of the parking lot at Rolling Hills Presbyterian Church, 9300 Nall Avenue. Face masks and social distancing will be expected. People can gather in the grass and bring their own chairs or sit in their cars with windows down to listen to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Rolling Hills Presbyterian Church.