Diana "DeDe" Lynne (Goerler) Elliott

Diana (DeDe) Lynne Elliott, age 74, of Parker, Colorado, passed away at sunrise on Easter Sunday, April 5th, 2026. Born March 24, 1952, in Denver, Colorado, to Albert and Beatrice Goerler. DeDe was a devoted Wife, Mother, Aunt, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and friend. She started and owned her own business, a Professional Home Care, cleaning homes for 42 years until her retirement on March 24th, 2022.

She is survived by husband Jim Elliott, daughters: Heidi Erickson and her husband Brian, Katie Price and her husband Henry, Debbie Elliott. Grandchildren: Aliecia, Michael, Jessica, Krissy and husband Isaac, Trey and wife Sydney, Hannah, CarolEve and fiance Jacob, Madison, Tobi, Chayliah, Ian, and Henry III. Great grandchildren: Austin, Ashlee, Colton, Zane, Sawyer, Jesse, JJ, Jenny, Raelynn, and Riot; nieces and a plethora of extended family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and her sisters: Janete and Karen.

She was lovingly known as DeDe—a devoted woman whose life reflected steady faith, generous service, and deep love for those around her. DeDe was passionate about the Lord. Always giving, always serving those around her.

These are the words she wanted to be remembered by:

“I gave love to others as much as the Lord gave to me! How much I love my husband, Jim and my family! That I taught my girls to give more than they receive. How much I love kids and how important it is to teach them about the Lord Jesus Christ!”

DeDe enjoyed being surrounded by her family and making memories. She was part of her church family and actively involved in church activities, serving in many ways: ensuring the building was cleaned weekly, serving on the board of directors, singing in the choir, participating in Stephen Ministry, making communion bread, supporting the Women’s prayer chain, taking part in secret sisters, and joining Bible studies.

DeDe also had the privilege of traveling to Estonia as a missionary seven times in her life. If there is anything she wanted everybody to know, it was the love of Jesus Christ and what He has done for you.

As hard as she worked throughout her life, DeDe fully enjoyed her embroidery and the joy of making people personalized items. Many will remember her for making baby blankets for new little ones—gifts that carried warmth, care, and her unmistakable touch. Her legacy lives on in the generations she planted seeds for, through her life and joy.

You are invited to join the family for her Celebration of Life on April 11, 2026 at Spirit of Hope Lutheran Church, 7060 Ponderosa Dr., Parker, CO 80138, beginning at 11:00 am. A time where family and friends are able to celebrate the life she had and rejoicing for her eternal life in Heaven!

Since DeDe's favorite color was purple please consider incorporating the color Purple into your outfit for her life celebration.