Diana Dent

Born in Sacramento CA and passed away of cancer April 21, 2011 in Orangevale CA at the age of 51. Beloved wife of Kenneth D. Dent for 31 years. Dearly loved children Bradley D. Dent and Danielle M. Dent (Jason Johnson). Adored grandchildren Andrew Dayle Dent and Colten Scott Johnson. She leaves behind loving parents, Lee and Edie (Sue) Hill, one brother, Michael Hill of Las Vegas NV, three sisters, Denise Hill, Sandy (Jack) Maye, Sharon (Tom) Langford. She also leaves behind loving in-laws James and Louise Dent, sister-in-law, Gail Neeley, and two brothers-in-law, Ronald (Martha) Dent and David (Cindy) Dent. She will be dearly missed by her many relatives and friends; especially her 93 year old Grandfather, Robert C. Hopkins, Sr.

Diana graduated from Bella Vista High School and earned a Certificate in Design from American River College. She worked for Expo and Home Depot Stores for 11 years and worked as a florist designer for Hazel Tree Florist in Fair Oaks. When Diana was 16 years old, she was the youngest manager of the Inks A&W in Folsom CA.

She loved to travel to Hawaii, Mexico and the Caribbean as she loved the tropics. She and her husband, Ken, belonged to local antique car and hot rod clubs. Diana’s passion was interior decorating and flower arranging.

There will be a Celebration of Life on May 4, 2011 from 2 – 5 p.m. at the Croatian American Cultural Center, 3730 Auburn Blvd., Sacramento CA.

Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1545 River Park Dr., Ste. 100, Sacramento CA 95815.