Diane Rose (Deshler) Matlock

A funeral service for Diane will be held Tuesday, July 26, 2022 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at Turner & Stevens Live Oak Mortuary, 200 E Duarte Road, Monrovia, CA 91016, followed by a graveside service from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Diane's memory may be made to City of Hope, 1500 E Duarte Rd, Duarte, California 91010, https://www.cityofhope.org/locations/duarte-main-campus or to a charity of your choice.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.liveoakmonrovia.com for the Matlock family.

Diane Rose Matlock

April 1, 1932 - July 11, 2022

Diane Rose Matlock died peacefully at home on July 11, 2022 at the age of 90. She is survived by her children Sheryl (Bylle), Claremont; Philip, Glendora; daughter-in-law Keiko, Duarte; Susan (Tim) Malczynski, Temple City; Sally (George) Bullis, Glendora; Regina (Mike) Zambeck, Fort Worth; her grandchildren Daniel (Rachel) Matlock, Tim (Jaime) Malczynski, Matthew (Maureen) Malczynski, Jennifer (Josh) Orozco, Marshall Bullis, Kody Bullis, Quinn Zambeck, David Zambeck, and Ariel Zambeck; great-grandhildren Ila Rose, Jackson, Peter, and Maisie Malczynski; Amelia, Nora, and Miles Orozco; Bridgette, Walker, and Hudson Malczynski. She is preceded in death by husband Philip Matlock MD, brother Dana Deshler, and granddaughter Katherine Diane Matlock.

Diane was born on April 1, 1932 in Columbus, Ohio to Dana and Ruth Deshler. She married Philip Matlock in 1948. The couple moved to Arcadia in 1960, and to Glendora in 2012. Diane was happiest spending time with her family and served as a Girl Scout Leader and Room Mother. She was a passionate fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes Football team, and her family room was decorated with Buckeye memorabilia. She was also an expert on Hallmark ornaments and movie stars. Diane loved to do needlework and embroidery. She was dearly loved by all who knew her and will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to City of Hope. Funeral is at 10:30am, Tuesday, July 26,2022 at Turner and Stevens Live Oak Memorial Park, 200 East Duarte Rd, Monrovia Please sign the guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/sgvtribune.