Diane Hope Barnett Tanner Surtees, 75, of Anthony, NM passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at Orchard View in Payson, Utah.

Diane was born on August 17, 1949, in Danville, IL to the late Walter Leon “Red” and Sarah Viginia Hope (Shutes) Barnett. On October 8, 1971, she married Vern L Tanner in the Manti, Utah Temple, where they were sealed for time and all eternity. He preceded her in death on October 27, 1977. On April 7, 1979, she married Lawrence “Larry” R. Surtees in the Mesa Arizona Temple.

She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She held numerous callings in the church, and always strived to magnify these callings the best she could. She was a true disciple of Jesus Christ and was devoted to finding ways to serve others to show her love for God and her neighbor.

She enjoyed sewing, quilting, gardening, visiting with friends and family, and serving those in need. She especially loved doing genealogy and spending time with her grandchildren.

Diane was a devoted wife and mother and a caring grandmother. She always wanted her children to “remember who you are” and to “return with honor.” She especially focused on teaching them the gospel and to love our Savior.

Surviving is her husband Larry Surtees and her children: Kylene Tanner, Travis (Brittney) Tanner, Klaine (Kelley) Tanner, Anthony (Melissa) Surtees, Samuel (Marisol) Surtees, Larry (Lisa) Surtees and Amy (Michael) Gardner; brother: Tom (Donetta) Barnett of Illinois; 28 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.

She is preceded in passing by her parents, brother: Walter Leon “Chip” Barnett and sister: Edye Brummett. Her sister Ginger Makemson of West Lafayette, Indiana passed shortly after her own passing.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints located at 75 S 600 East in Payson, Utah. A viewing prior to the funeral will be held from 9:45-10:45 am. Interment will be at the Payson Cemetery located at 400 N 800 East. She will be laid to rest beside her eternal companion.

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The funeral service for Diane Hope Barnett Tanner Surtees will be streamed live. Please return to her memorial page shortly before August 31, 2024 and click on the link below.

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