Dianne was born in Calgary, Alberta to Clifton and Helen Cross on 22 March 1940. She grew up on their ranches Kalvin Grove Farms and The Buckhorn doing what she loved the most, riding her horses. She was a very accomplished equestrian.

She moved to Kimberley in 1964 with Ron and their children. It was here that she started the Rocky Mountain Riders with a very good friend, Sandra. Dianne built a riding ring behind her house in Meadowbrook where she held gymkhana’s and taught many of the kids how to ride a horse. Eventually, Dianne was able to acquire a piece of land from Cominco and sign a 99yr lease for a new riding ring. Dianne and her many friends built a beautiful new facility for all the equestrians in the area.

Among her many outdoor pursuits, she loved to hunt and fish. She met Mick and they had 42 wonderful years together enjoying the kootenay outdoors hunting and fishing. In the early 2000s, Dianne and Mick moved to Grey Creek to enjoy the lake life they always dreamt of.

Her children always came first in her life, and Dianne was always there when they needed her. She welcomed everyone with open arms that came to her door. She will be missed by all.

She is predeceased by her parents Clifton & Helen, sister Doreen Ball, daughter Jennie Anderson, stepgrandson Tyler Farran, and her husband Michael Farran.

She leaves behind her brother Don {Joan} Cross, son Cameron {Sandy} Johnston, daughter Melissa {Dale} Leeson, stepdaughter Nicole {Will} Farran, stepson Chad {Kim} Farran, Katie {Karen} Anderson {Jennie’s daughter} and son-in-law Kelly Anderson, plus numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and we can not forget about Hank.

A big thank you to the staff at garden view, Dr. Imasogie, Dr. McIver, and Vickie along with the rest of the nurses who helped care for her in her final years.

Spread your wings and fly until we meet again.

There will be no service at this time.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Kidney Foundation of Canada or the East Kootenay Foundation for Health (EKFH).

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