Diane Elizabeth Besaw, age 29, of Escanaba, passed away late Tuesday evening, January 25, 2011, at the St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba, due to an apparent heart attack.
Diane was born December 28, 1981 in Escanaba, the daughter of Theodore and Janet (Guindon) Besaw Sr. She was a 2001 graduate of Escanaba High School and was currently employed in hotel registration at the Island Resort and Casino. She also enjoyed camping, road trips, music and her two dogs, Emma and Noah. She will be dearly missed by her family and many friends.
Diane is survived by her loving mother, Janet Besaw of Escanaba; her sister Debbie (Ty) Sagataw of Escanaba; half-brothers Todd and Ted Jr.; half sister Tammy; her fiance Dale Gross of Escanaba; her uncle Alan (Teri) Guindon of LaVerne, California and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father and maternal grandparents Edward and Helen Guindon.
Diane’s family will receive friends on Monday, January 31 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Skradski-Boyce Funeral Home in Escanaba. Funeral services will follow at 5:00 PM at the funeral home with Rev. Fr. Emmett Norden officiating. Diane will be laid to rest in the Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Diane’s name may be directed to the Delta County Animal Shelter.
Anonymous
Diane wow we do i start,we hung out alote as kids listening to the radio in grandma’s car till the car battery drained, and how she taught me how to play basketball and many more stuff god i will miss my auntie she was the best and funny person.
Robert Lee
Spokane, WA
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Diane will be deeply missed by her fellow classmates and friends.
Our sympathy,
Class of 2001
Kim Germain-Kenneally President class of 2001
Kim Kenneally
Escanaba, MI
I remember Diane from working at the Casino.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all her family.
Jeff Norton
Escanaba (Flat Rock), MI
my deepest sympathy to you, janet, on the passing of your dear daughter. no words can express what you must be going thru. i’ll pray for you and your family to get thru this difficult time.
andrea (yanitsky) sullivan
Escanaba, MI
There is no greater loss than that of one of our children-my heart goes out to you. You are in our thoughts and prayers. With love from your cousin, Gail
Gail Guindon
Ocklawaha, FL
Diane – Thanks for being such a wonderful, caring friend. I’ll cherish all the laughs that we shared. I’m proud to have been your mentor and thank your family and Dale for sharing you with us. May God hold you close in His arms and may God bless and comfort your Mom, Deb, Ty and Dale. RIP girl, you deserve it. <3
Denise Sayklly
Escanaba, MI
I knew Diane back in high school. I used to walk home with her after school and she would always give me juice to drink on the way home. Then when she learned to drive she would drive home. We went to a new years eve party once and we had a blast. I will always remeber the good times we had. She may be gone from us but she will not be forgotten about by us. Miss you Diane.
Katie
Las Vegas , NV
Janet, Debbie, Dale and Tyronne, Diane will be greatly missed. Diane had such a contagious smile, and was such a warm person. Sometimes we can't help but wonder WHY, when things like this happen. Trust in the Lord and trust that Diane is resting comfortably in the arms of Jesus! We're here if you need anything.
Laurie, Mike, Aubree
Gladstone, MI
Diane you will be greatly missed. That cheerful smile you always had when I worked with you at the casino. I will always remember your helpfulness to others along with myself,and the kind way you had about you.
Debbie Binius
Escanaba, MI