August 12, 1954 – September 12, 2013
“It is only with the heart that one can see right – what is essential is invisible to the eye.”
Cherished mother, devoted grandmother, treasured sister and loving friend. On September 12, 2013, Diane Morris bravely took her place among the angels as she lay in the arms of her daughters, Natalie, Patricia and Dominique. Shortly after the tragic loss of her beloved husband, Don Stillman in July 2012, Diane courageously began her 9-month battle with cancer. Even through this difficult time, Diane continued to touch the lives of all who knew her with her selfless love, positive energy and shining spirit. Diane’s five precious grandchildren, Tylan, Taylor, Zachary, Louisa and Brixton will always remember her dancing and singing, her warm generous hugs and her gentle loving guidance. Born and raised in Victoria with her seven brothers and sisters, her journey led her to Sooke, BC where she and Don built their dream home. Her friends and neighbors will always remember her smiling face as she waved to them while tenderly caring for her cherished garden. Diane worked for over 35 years at Victoria General and most recently, Jubilee hospital. She took great pride in her career and saw each day as a chance to make a difference and serve her community alongside her close friends and co-workers. The family would like to dearly thank all of the staff and volunteers at the Vancouver Island Cancer Centre and the nurses, caregivers and counsellors at Victoria Hospice for your care and support throughout this difficult time. Donations to either of these societies would be gratefully accepted on Diane’s behalf.
A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, September 29, at 12:00 pm at the Royal Colwood Golf Course. Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
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Darrell & Leisa Cairns
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Doreen Spoor Patti, we are so sorry to hear of your loss and hope that the many happy memories will help you through this very sad time. Take care of yourself and your family and know that we are thinking of you.
Doreen and Dave
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Donna Smith What a wonderful picture you chose to show your mom’s warm and loving personality.
All that knew her truly miss her.
God Bless!
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Mike and Gwen Nowlan It is with much sadness that we have just learned about Diane’s passing. Working at VGH – I worked beside Don for many years and had the pleasure of knowing Diane too.
Our condolences to the family.
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Lorna Ball Diane was a very special friend of mine,and I am going to miss her, I still can’t believe she has left us, She will always be around in spirit, you can be proud of your Mom she was a wonderful person, one that many people loved and respected, She has left a large part of herself behind in you Girls, She was so proud of all of you and her Grandchildren, I know this is difficult and life just does not seem fair sometimes, but it teaches us that the only thing that is important in life is Family and Friends.
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heather & richard vosburgh we are truly sorry to hear about your mother Diane. and offer. you our deepest condolences
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Liane Gauthier Patti,
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all at this very sad time.
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Claire Strickland My heart is weeping after reading Diane had passed away. I had moved up island and had lost touch of her. Since moving back to Victoria, I thought about her a lot. When I passed her condo, the hospital, etc. I finally found her on Facebook about a month ago, and sent her a friend request. Then today reading her orbit in the paper. Diane was gorgeous, and radiant. She had a sense of humor, and we shared a lot of laughs. Diane was soft spoken, an a classy women. When we worked together she was my best friend and confident. I really missed Diane’s friendship, and I only wish I was able to be with her while she was sick. Diane was a beautiful women, and she had a beautiful spirit. I am so blessed to have known her. My sincere condolences to her family. Lots of Love, Claire
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Dianne Nicolson I am so sorry for your loss, your mom was so well loved and respected. I worked at the hospital and got to know your mom quite well, we even socialized out side of work.
She was a kind and loving person and always talked about her girls with such pride. I would love to come to the service but will be out of town but my thoughts will be with you all
Take Care
Dianne Nicolson
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Wendy and Brian DeCorte Please accept our deepest condolences and know that you are kept in our thoughts and prayers. With all the beauty of her beautiful spirit, your mother has made a permanent place within our hearts forever.
Hugs
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Celia Foley Patti, I never had the pleasure of meeting your mother.
All I can say is that most often a daughter is much like her mother.
You are a kind and caring person, I imagine that much of that was carried through from your mom.You have my condolences, this is an awful loss.
love Celia
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Angie Clement “What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, we may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget”
May the girls find strength in the love of family & in the warm embrace of friends.
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Rick & Lynn West As next door neighbours my husband and I got lots of waves and smiles from Dianne on a daily basis. We were so sad for her when she lost her husband but admired the strength she showed in trying to carry on without him. She was determined that she was going to beat this cancer and I know the whole neighbourhood was rooting for her. She was simply a lovely person and we will miss her. Our condolences to her family.
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Liz Gulyas I am so sorry for her loss. Diane was certainly an amazing , beautiful spirit who will be tremendously missed. Wishing all of her family much love and peace during this difficult time
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Sandy McIntosh Hi Girls
I was so sad to read about your Mom today. What a great picture you chose to put in the paper. We were great friends with all of you on Crease Ave and lately I did see you all up here in Twin Cedars. Myself, Lisa and Brent send all of you our condolences and we will be thinking of you in this tough time.
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Karen Johnson I am sad because my good friend has lost her mother too soon. I always enjoyed Diane’s sense of humour and will forever remember the extra special attention she gave me while I was in the hospital giving birth to my boys. May Patti and family find peace and comfort
in the coming months.
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Karin and Ron Allman So sorry for your family’s saddens .
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Ina Timmer Her special qualities are reflected in those she left behind. What wonderful memories you all must have from all the years you held her close.
We’re thinking of you with much love,
Ina & Dave
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Dieter & Sigrid Piel Unfortunately, we only had the pleasure, to meet Diane one time.
She had such a positive outlook on life. Now she will be watching
and smiling over her family.
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Lol kuiack A beautiful soul will be missed and loved. I am so happy to have had the pleasure share time with with such a beautiful woman.
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Tina Morris/Partridge Family will not be the same without her. Always will remember her smile and fun personality. Clicka Ti click 66 🙂 love you auntie Di. She would light up a room!! Xoxo
We just heard the very sad news about Diane’s passing. Our hearts go out to Natalie, Patti, and Dominique, plus Diane’s extended family. Sadly Diane died on the same day we buried her ex mother-in-law (Janet Cairns). At Jan’s funeral, we showed a Christmas photo taken at our home showing Diane, Natalie, Dominique, & Patti and part of the Cairns clan. We’re so sorry you lost both Diane and Don in such a short period of time. We remember Diane’s fabulous smile and those times we spent together as a family.
Darrell & Leisa Cairns