Diane passed away October 16, 2026 at her home under the care of Hospice with her family by her side

Diane Marie Monson was born to Wendell and Ethel (Freeman) Monson on February 25, 1943 in Fargo, North Dakota the second of 7 children.

Diane attended Fargo Public Schools graduating in 1960 from Fargo Central High School.

During her youth she grew up on “the farm” north of Fargo. She raised chickens, cows, and pigs for her 4-H projects, watched outdoor movies from the roof of one of the outdoor buildings (no sound) and enjoyed skating on the revine.

After graduation she attended North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) earning a degree in Business.

It was at NDSCS that Diane met Dan Chambers. They were married on May 6, 1962.

They made their first home in Minot North Dakota, where she went to work for the Minute Man Missile Project and then as a legal secretary. They welcomed their daughter Pam in 1965.

Dan and Diane moved to Renton Washington in 1967.

She went to work for Boeing as a secretary and retired from there after 30 years.

Diane and Dan moved to Las Vegas shortly after retirement.

Survivors include sisters Chari (Gary) Dorval, Donna (Mike) Royal, Becky (Vern) Ohnstad, a brother Ken (Julie) Monson and several nieces and nephews.

Diane was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Dan, daughter Pam, sister Patti Blegen, brother Gordon Monson, brother-in-law Hank Schmidt and sisters-in-law Donna Schmidt and Lou Alice Monson

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at Green Valley Presbyterian Church 1798 Wigwam Parkway, Henderson, NV