Obituary of Darla Lee Diaz

Darla L. Diaz, 50, of Dowagiac, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 3, 2014, at Hanson Hospice Residence in Stevensville, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 17, 1964 in Dowagiac to Keith and Sharon (Cox) Dingler. Darla was a graduate of Dowagiac Union High School and shortly after became a beautician. She worked for The Hairitage Salon in Dowagiac for over 30 years. On November 6, 1981 she married Paul Diaz. Together Paul and Darla raised three children, whom she loved very much. Darla never wanted to miss any event, especially softball, her children were involved in. She was passionate about her family and her love for her grandchildren was unmeasurable. Darla's smile could light up room when she entered and she also enjoyed quiet times on the beach. She enjoyed drawing and was a fantastic cook. She is preceded in death by her mother Sharon (Cox) Dingler. Darla is survived by her husband Paul Diaz of Dowagic, three daughters; Taylor Lee (Jason) Krugler of Saudi Arabia, Brittany Diaz of Dowagiac and Tasia Diaz of North Dakota, four grandchildren; Brayden, Levi, Maddox and Nolan, her father and step-mother Keith and Sue Dingler of Dowagiac, a sister Desiree Hullinger of Buchanan, a brother Bryan Dingler (David McCann) of South Bend, two step-brothers Scott (Leticia) Stovern of Tampa, Florida and Eric (Cindy) Stovern of Dowagiac as well as many nieces, nephews, in-laws and all of those whose life she touched. A time to celebrate Darla's life will be held at Mission Hills Memorial Chapel, 61453 M-51 in Niles on Monday, June 9, 2014 at 6:00p.m. A time of visitation will begin at Mission Hills at 5:00p.m. Memorial contributions may be made in Darla's memory to Cass County Cancer Service P.O. Box 676, Edwardsburg, Michigan 49112. Photos, memories and condolences may be left for the family on our website at www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com or on our Facebook at www.Facebook.com/BrownFuneralHomeNiles.