Obituaries Diana Roy
Diana Marie Roy, 71, of Williston, N.D., passed away at her home on Thursday morning, Aug. 13, 2020.
Her funeral service was celebrated Wednesday morning, Aug. 19, 2020, at 11 a.m. at First Lutheran Church in Williston. Rev. Jeanne Madsen officiated. Cremation will follow the service with burial of the cremated remains on Friday afternoon, Aug. 21, 2020, at 2 p.m. in the Riverview Cemetery in Williston.
Friends are welcome to visit www.eversoncoughlin.com to share memories of Diana or leave condolences for her family. Friends could visit at the Everson Coughlin Funeral Home on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. and Wednesday at the church for the hour preceding the funeral service. Please follow the CDC Guidelines for Common Sense Social Distancing.
Diana was born on June 24, 1949, to Darlene and John Stein in Wolf Point, Mont. She grew up in Wolf Point and attended both elementary and high school there. During this time, she gave birth to her first son, Brent Unger. In 1967, Diana was married to Leroy Seidel. Together, they had three sons, Curtis Leroy born on Aug. 13, 1968, Corey Lane born on Oct. 15, 1971, and Craig Lance born on March 1, 1977.
After her marriage to Leroy, Diane went to college at Minot State earning her degree to be a drug and alcohol counselor. She was hired at the Mercy Recovery Center in Williston. She decided to further her career and started a program called the Family Recovery Home where she helped young mothers, who had previous drug and alcohol problems, re-enter into society. She wasn’t done there. In addition, Diana went even further and started an in-patient treatment center called Quantum Center for Change, which specialized in alcoholism, opioid addiction and mental health and substance abuse. Diane was passionate about helping people become clean and sober, and become productive members of society.
On Dec. 24, 1998, Diane was united in marriage to Steven Roy. Together, they enjoyed living life together, enjoying their children, grandchildren and family. Diane and Steve welcomed anyone and everyone into their home trying to feed them and just enjoying their company. Diana was an avid reader, and she enjoyed trying new things such as golf. She also enjoyed keeping in touch with everyone.
Diana is survived by her husband, Steven Roy; children, Brent Unger, who was also her caregiver, Rachel Roy, Corey Seidel and Craig (Hazel) Seidel; grandchildren, Kendall (Tiffany) Krodel, Dominic (Tia) Seidel, Dusti Seidel, Dalton Seidel, Adrik Seidel, Madison Roy/ Mercer and Jacob Roy; greatgrandchildren, Jackson Seidel and Audrey Krodel; brothers, Wayne (Coleen) Stein, Denise Roy and Bryce (Julie) Unger; and many beloved nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Preceding Diane in death are her parents, Darlene and John; son, Curtis; sister, Betty Ann; grandson, Tanner Sei-del; stepson, Jesse Roy; great- niece Lydia Enget; inlaws, Darrel and Kathy Roy; mother-in-law, Hilda Seidel; and niece, Lynette Chandler.
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