Diane Marie Barnett

Diane Marie Barnett, 81, of Sioux City, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2019 at a local hospital.  A Memorial Service will be at 12 Noon on Friday, July 5, 2019 at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel with Reverend Scott Squires and Deacon Fred Karpuk officiating.  Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery.  Visitation, with the family present, will begin at 11:00 a.m. Friday.  Memorials may be made, in Diane’s name, to Briar Cliff University. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.meyerbroschapels.com

Diane was born on June 10, 1938 in Cleveland, Ohio, to Albert F. and Helen C. (Pietrzak) Gaylor.  She received her education in Cleveland, graduating from Marymount High School.  Diane continued her education, graduating from Kent State University, in Kent, Ohio.  She married Dr. Keith Barnett in Elk Point, South Dakota.  In her career, Diane was a special needs educator and psychiatric social worker.  She enjoyed memberships in the National Education Association and was a board certified member of the Association of Clinical Social Workers.  Following her retirement, Diane enjoyed volunteering at Hospice of Siouxland, was an ardent fan of Briar Cliff Chargers volleyball teams, enjoyed traveling the world over, and most recently, became a coloring book enthusiast.  She enjoyed her Traveler’s Book Club and IRIS Reading Club affiliation here in Siouxland.  Diane was a Sioux City resident for over 40 years.

Diane is survived by her brother Lawrence (Lori) Gaylor; son Jon (Melissa) Barnett; daughters Rachel (Edd Welch) Barnett and Sara Barnett; and grandchildren Kristina, Kandace, Josh, and Alexa.

Diane was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sister Elaine, and Sister-in-law Margretta Barnett.