July 23, 1942- July 7, 2008

Diane was born July 23, 1942 in Rolette, ND to Donald Cobler and Della Lunde Cobler (later Della Nelson). She attended school in Rolette where she was a cheerleader and played the saxophone. Diane was formerly married to William (Bill) Botton also from Rolette, ND. Together they had four children: Brian, Teresa, Carla and Ilona. They lived in several locations in North Dakota and settled for many  years in Jesup, IA.

In 1978, Diane and the two younger girls moved to Cedar Falls, IA. While in Cedar Falls, Diane worked for Chamberlain Manufacturing and attained her bachelor’s degree in English Literature at UNI.  After a short move to Los Angeles, Diane moved to Denver CO  in 1993 to be closer to her family. In 2000, Diane retired and moved to Colorado Springs, CO.

Diane enjoyed sewing, crocheting, knitting, reading, home improvement projects, animals and talking politics. She recently started her own business knitting beautiful baby sweaters, scarves and doggie sweaters. Her most cherished moments were spent with her grandchildren. She was grateful for the time she recently spent in Great Falls, VA with her daughter Carla helping to care for her new baby Benedikt.

Diane is survived by four children Brian (Renee) Botton of Colorado Springs, CO, Teresa (Peter) Gilbert of Mooresville, NC, Carla (Brian) Safigan of Great Falls, VA and Ilona (Ryan) Goltz of Denver CO, and six grandchildren Kira Botton, Christopher Botton, Amber Goltz, Anna Gilbert, Elizabeth Gilbert and Benedikt Safigan.  She was also survived by brothers and sisters Dennis (Kathleen) Cobler of Muskegon, MI, Donald Cobler, Sherry (Tim) Coutts of Colorado Springs, CO, Jana Nelson of Minot,ND, Robert Nelson of Craig, CO, and Jeff Nelson of Minot ND.