Diane Marie Self

Diane Marie Self, age 70 of Grand Haven passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at Poppen Residence Hospice Harbor House. She was born on July 3, 1951 in Muskegon, MI to Harold and Audrey (Burkall) Neiser. Diane married Eldon Self on November 2, 1974 in Muskegon, MI.

Diane graduated from Mona Shores High School, later moving to the Grand Haven area, where she lived most of her life. She worked as a Nurse Assistant at Hackley Hospital.

Diane and her mother taught ceramics for over 30 years and made cabbage patch dolls and clothing which they sold at craft fairs. She taught Sunday school for 28 years and was also in the choir. Diane was a huge supporter of her boys in their hockey and football days. She coordinated spaghetti dinners for the teams during the boys time in high school. 

Diane enjoyed doing puzzles and word searches, and was known for her cooking, her heart, and taking care of others, especially her grandchildren.

Diane is lovingly remembered and missed by her beloved husband of 47 years, Eldon; her two sons, Kevin (Elizabeth) Self, Michael (April) Self; five grandchildren, Teia Perez, Carter Self, Damien Self, Connor Self, and Brennan Self; her sisters, Gloria (Larry) Ross, Marcia (Rick) Norstrom, and Janene (Steve) Start; brothers-in-law, Edwin (Charlotte) Self, Elwood (Carol) Self, Elliott (Melanie) Self; and several nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her in-laws Rev. Erwin and Leona Self.

The Funeral service for Diane will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at Trinity Reformed Church with Rev. Edwin Self officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at Grand Haven Township Lakeshore Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Trinity Reformed Church Building Fund.

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