Diane Small was born May 19, 1952 in Boston, Massachusetts. She passed away March 23, 2015 at her home in Seattle, Washington.

A 1970 graduate of West Seattle High School, Diane earned a Bachelor of Arts from Lewis and Clark College in Oregon. She spent part of her college time in France and enjoyed everything French.

In her professional life, Diane worked for the Securities Exchange Commission and later as a paralegal with several area law firms.

She was an accomplished seamstress and liked to bake.

Predeceased by her parents, Robert and Ethel Small, Diane is survived by her brother, Dwight (Debbie), and nephew, Derrek.

A private service is pending. In lieu of flowers, please send remembrances to the Seattle Fire Department’s Medic One program.

Published in The West Seattle Herald Section of The Westside Weekly May 1, 2015