Diane Pace

Diane Pace, born on December 21, 1948, in Minneapolis, Minnnesota, passed away March 04, 2023. She resided in Covina, California at the time of her passing. Diane was preceded in death by her parents, Lowell and EdnaMae Johanknecht, her sister Susan, her brother Lowell Jr., and her son Larry. She is survived by her loving husband Michael, her sister Launa (Buddy); her sister-in-law Lucila aka Sheila; her daughters Janet and Sheila; her sons Jerry (BethAnn) and Ramel; grandchildren Melissa Rose (Eli), Joshua, Kyle, Melissa Ann, Kayla, Devin (Cathedral), Cali, and Zoe; eight great grandchildren; beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins; many loving and caring family and friends.

Diane graduated from Mira Costa High School in Manhattan Beach, California, and attended El Camino College in Torrance, California before marrying the love of her life, Michael. Together they raised six foster children and Diane loved them as her own. Her passion for Jesus Christ, her Lord and Savior, led her to serve her church community and support many children’s charities. Diane will be greatly missed.

A Celebration of Life will be held  Sunday, March 26th, 1:00 p.m., at CrossPoint Christian Church
8155 Painter Ave, Whittier CA 90602.

Anyone with a fond memory, story, or photo, feel free to share here or with us on March 26th.

Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Covina Hills, CA.