Diane Marie Goetz

On the day of Sunday July 19, 2015 Diane Marie Goetz, age 67, passed away as a result from cancer. She was at the Hospice House of the EUP with her loving children by her side. Diane was born in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan on December 12, 1947. She was the oldest child of six to James and Eldrus (Annie) Cryderman Goetz of Dafter, Michigan. She resided most of her life here in the Sault. Diane graduated from Sault Area High School. She waitressed for many years, and raised her four children. She taught each of them about always giving and loving each other as well as others. She loved to babysit her grandchildren as they were growing up. Her children and her grandchildren were the love of her life. She loved spending time with each one of them. She never missed a day calling on the phone to see what they were up to and to say “I love you.” She also enjoyed playing cribbage and cards with anyone visiting her especially her grandchildren, on the many overnight slumber parties. Diane was the most generous person; she gave endlessly even when she really did not have it to give. She was an avid supporter of St. Jude Hospital and many other charities that called upon her. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and a very devout Catholic. Diane had very dear friends, two especially Faye Thompson and Peggy Conley who both faithfully were there for her since the day they met. Diane was preceded in death by her father, James Edward Goetz in 1985. Diane is survived by her daughters Lisa Mattson (Ozzie Smith) of Dafter, Michigan; Terri Rosebohm, Leann (Ben Smith of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan and her only son Rick (Tiffany) Escherich of Dafter, Michigan, her 11 grandchildren Lindsey, Landon, Ozro, Lanie, Krystal, Cody, Kassidy, Haylie, Cayd, Molly and Jase and her 4 great grandchildren Ryder, Bentlee, Keira and Nova. She is also survived by her mother Eldrus Anne Goetz, her four brothers and a sister, David (Beverly) Goetz, Terry (Marcia) Goetz, Debbie Ashetzie, Larry Goetz and Darryl Goetz as well as many nieces and nephews. Diane’s visitation will be held at Clark Bailey Newhouse Funeral Home and Cremation Center at 113 Maple Street Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan on Sunday July 26, 2015 from 4:00pm until 7:00pm. A funeral mass will be held at St. Mary’s ProCathedral Church 320 E. Portage Avenue Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan on Monday July 27, 2015 at 10:00am with Father Sebastian Kavumkal as Celebrant. Burial will take place immediately following at Diane’s final resting place, Oaklawn Chapel Gardens on M-129. In lieu of flowers, please consider the needs of the family to help cover the cost of Diane’s final services. Cards and donation may be sent to: The family of Diane Goetz c/o Clark Bailey Newhouse Funeral Home 113 Maple Street Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan 49783. Special thanks to Father Sebastian, Hospice House of the EUP, Clark Bailey Newhouse Funeral Home and the American Legion and volunteers for all your assistance at this very sad time. Online condolences may be left at www.clarkbaileynewhouse.com.

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Diane Marie Goetz

December 12, 1947 - July 19, 2015