Submit a PhotoDianne Smith Green peacefully passed away on August 7, 2024, in Gilbert, Arizona at the age of 79. Dianne was born on April 25, 1945, in Safford, Arizona and is the oldest daughter of Keith and Etta Smith.
Dianne grew up in Thatcher, Arizona. She graduated Salutatorian from Thatcher High School in 1963. She participated in National Honor Society, 4-H Clubs as well as played the piano, organ, and made wedding cakes. Following high school, Dianne attended and graduated from Eastern Arizona College where she was editor of the yearbook. She continued her education at the University of Arizona where she earned her bachelors and masters degrees in home economics and education. While attending the University of Arizona, she met Barry Green and they were married in the LDS Mesa Arizona Temple on March 20, 1970. They had 3 children, Bruce, Brenda and Keith and raised them in Southern California, Ohio, and Arizona.
Dianne taught school for the Mesa Public School District for 10 years and Tucson Unified School District for 25 years. Barry and Dianne made Oro Valley Arizona their home for 25 years until a recent move that brought them to Gilbert, Arizona.
Dianne is known and loved for her positive personality and attitude as well as her unconditional love for others. Dianne spent her life serving and enriching the lives of others in many capacities through teaching, church service, and raising a family. She enjoyed music, going for walks and hikes, and working in her yard. She especially enjoyed spending time with children and grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband Barry Adams Green, mother Etta McRae Smith, father Keith Elwood Smith, brother Keita Smith, and brother Glade Smith. She is survived by her children Bruce (Marlee) Green, Brenda Green and Keith (Kristina) Green, 11 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren, brother Van (Claudia) Smith, brother Jay (Marsha) Smith, sister Yvonne (Bob) Hansen, brother Arvid (Debbie) Smith, brother Rex (Fauna) Smith, sister April Allen, and brother Lincoln Smith.
A memorial service to celebrate Dianne’s will be held Saturday August 24, 2024, at 11:00 AM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Greenfield Lakes chapel at 495 S. Greenfield Rd., Gilbert, Arizona 85234.
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How could you not love Aunt Diane? She was always the kindest soul and made you feel very important. Sure will miss her, I’m sure my dad’s enjoying her company, as he did here on earth.
Love you guys!
Britni
Brenda, my prayers and condolences for you and your family at this time. God will give you strength.
My condolences to you April and your family. I only met her a few times and instantly felt of her loving personality and sweet spirit. May you be comforted with sweet memories, and knowing you will once again be together in everlasting joy.
The Angels must have rejoiced with open arms to receive this Angel. For sure Mrs. Green was truly an Angel walking amongst us. I have never met a more sweeter, kinder, gracious, compassionate, caring, most loving person than Mrs. Green. I could go on and on about her unique qualities. She is the kind of person you meet once in a lifetime. It has been a blessing to know her and to have been in her presence. Sending my love and prayers to the family.
She was one of the loveliest people I’ve ever met. She was always so positive and kind and continues to be an inspiration to me.
Dianne was my classmate at Thatcher High School. So sorry for your loss, she was an amazing person, and always upbeat, even though we didn’t see each other often. My love to her family.
She was such a beacon of light for me in high school! She made me feel so loved and welcomed. I am the leader I am today because she saw something in me and poured into it! I think of the impact she had on me often and hope to do the same for my students. She will be dearly missed!
Please accept my warmest condolences. I’m truly sorry for your loss.
Dianne was one of the most Christlike women I have ever known. Whenever I was around her I could feel her sweet spirit. I admired her loving ways with all people.
I enjoyed teaching with Dianne at Cholla High. She was such a thoughtful, caring person.
Dianne was such a beautiful person! I had the privilege of being with her in the same Oro Valley ward. She was always smiling and made everyone feel special. Soar with the Angels Dianne!
She seemed always cheerful and kind. She made me at least one birthday birthday cake and maybe more.
I did not meet nor know Diane, but I wish I would have. Our paths always were different. The loss here on Earth, where we all dwell, is heaven’s gain.