Violet A. Diamon, 93 of Syracuse, passed away on January 10, 2015 at Gramercy Hill in Lincoln, Nebraska. She was born to William & Alina (Lehto) Lauri on May 18, 1921 in Iron River, Wisconsin.
Violet married Howard Diamon on January 17, 1942 in Seattle, WA. She worked as an English school teacher and also received a master's degree in counseling. She loved writing poetry and had a poetry book published. She also was an avid quilter making over 200 quilts. She also enjoyed square dancing, cross-stich and loved to play cards.
She is survived by her husband of 73 years Howard of Syracuse, Daughters: Alaena Diamon of Cincinnati, OH, Dianne Steil of Syracuse, Doreen (Marvin) Steffen of Oklahoma City, OK, SherriLyn Diamon & husband Mark Ristuben of Onalaska, WI, 9 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, Sister: Lailah Nikulla of Seattle, WA.
She was preceded in death by her Parents, 2 Sisters & 1 Brother.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the donor's choice.
Arrangements By: Fusselman Allen Harvey Funeral Home, Syracuse, NE 402-269-2441