Obituary of Diana Lynn DeWalle

Diana Lynn DeWalle, 63, of Riverside, IA passed away peacefully Tuesday March 1, 2022, with her husband Keith by her side while in the care of The Bird House Hospice – Hospice Home of Johnson County. She was a loving wife, sister, aunt, and friend. She was kind, positive, happy, social and caring. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held from 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. with words from family at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at The Environment Education Center, 2401 Scott Blvd SE in Iowa City, IA. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Diana’s memory to The Bird House – Hospice Home of Johnson County, 8 Lime Kiln Ln NE, Iowa City, IA 52240. Diana was the second child of Jim and Joy (Hesseltine) McFall born October 21, 1958. She grew up in Iowa City and graduated from City High School, class of 1977. She received a Legal Secretary degree from Kirkwood Community College in 1978. Diana and the love of her life Keith DeWalle were united in marriage for 42 years and made their home in Riverside, IA. Diana worked as a University of Iowa College of Law Secretary for the over 43 years. Diana and Keith enjoyed vacationing visiting family in Arkansas, fishing and dining out. She loved shopping, cooking, flowers and animals. Diana and Keith have enjoyed the companionship of many horses, dogs and cats through their life together. Diana enjoyed life and spending time with her family celebrating special occasions. She hosted many family birthday parties, and enjoyed decorating for the holidays and celebrating with family and friends. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, A. Keith DeWalle; mother-in-law, Mavis DeWalle; sister, Debra McFall-Wallerich (Jeff Wallerich); brother, Jeff McFall; nieces Shana and Cheri McFall and nephew Kyle McFall; and many friends including colleagues at the College of Law. She is preceded in death by her parents. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of The Bird House – Hospice Home of Johnson County for the compassionate care they provided to Diana. To share a thought, memory or condolence please visit the Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service website @ www.gayandciha.com