Diane Margaret Hoff February 28, 1941 - December 16, 2003 Diane passed away December 16 due to complications from cancer. She brightened the lives of everyone around her with her thoughtfulness, affection, nurturing, and love. Amidst so many wonderful talents and gifts, Diane especially loved her daily walks, gardening, cooking and entertaining, and creating the most memorable holidays. She will be dearly missed by all who were blessed to know her. We will keep her warm spirit alive in our hearts. Diane is survived by her husband, Duane, children Holly and Corey, her mother Margaret, sisters Pat, Judy, and Kathy, brothers Robert and Jim, their spouses, and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to the Diane Hoff Children's Book Fund at any U.S. Bank. A Celebration of Life Mass will be Saturday, December 20, 2004, 11:00AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bellevue, Washington. A Celebration of Life ceremony will also be held Friday, April 23, 2004, 11:00AM, at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, 7025 Halifax Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55429. A reception will follow from 12:00 to 1:30PM at the church. Diane's urn will be inurned in a private ceremony following the reception.