Dear John---
Thinking of you and your family on the first anniversary of your mom's death.
"When a parent dies, a planet disappears and the night sky will never look the same again. It doesn't matter how grown up we are when we lose one."
Anne-Marie McDonald, (2003), The Way the Crow Flies, p. 675.
Sending love---Terry & Brendan xo

My sincerest condolences to the Scoles family, and in particular, my freinds, Ernie, and Donna. Dianne had wonderful children and I had the privelege of knowing Donna and Ernie. from International School Eerde while both of our parents lived in Saudi Arabia,.

To those who have sent such special and touching messages to the 
Scoles family on this page, thank you so much, and we are  comforted by your thoughtfulness. In Dianne's humble way she 
 would not feel worthy of such charitable recognition. Cheers. Sincerely, The Scoles Family

My condolences to Diane's family. Diane was a wonderful friend and I have many good memories of the times we spent together with lots of laughs and flinging ideas back and forth planning various projects while being on the executive of The Pas Kinettes. Diane and Ted enthralled us with most interesting stories of their time in Saudi Arabia, a few which have been recounted to other friends more than once. Rest in peace my friend.

Dear Ted and Family

There are not enough words to say how sorry I am for your loss of Dianne.  My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time.

Take care, Marlene Bond

Ted;  So very sorry to hear of Dianne's death.  I often remember your time in Morden and our fall golf weekend trips with fond memories, some time off from from combining.  Gordon Hoeschen

Ted our thoughts are with you and your family.  Gord and I were so very sad to hear of Dianne’s passing.  We are thinking of you all at such a difficult time.    Gord & Cindy Maddock

I first met Dianne and her family in Thompson back when I was a teenager, well over three decades ago. Throughout the years I had the great fortune to have visited with her and her family in Winnipeg, Pender Island, then in Winnipeg again. I always admired Dianne. She exuded a kindness, sparkle, and joy of life that I found intriguing and mysterious. Her art, crafting, and curiosity were inspirational. I was in awe of her tightly knit family full of customs and rituals, some of which inspired my family as well. I deeply feel for you all Ted, Ernie, John, Patti, James, and Steve, and for how hard this must be to have lost her. I wish for you to be as well as can be in such times, and I miss you all. 

Dear John---
We were so sad to hear of your beloved mom's death. Her obituary is such a glowing tribute to a life so well and fully lived...lots of adventures to remember and cherish.
Our condolences to your family during this time of loss.
We want you to know that we're holding you close (virtually!).
Our thoughts are with you, Megan and Frances.
Hugs---Terry and Brendan


Condolences to the Scoles and Houghton families. 

Very very sorry to hear about Diane's passing. We were part of an old "gang" in The Pas during high school: Patti Polowy, Shelagh (Peanuts) Chapman,  Diane (Rosie) Proche, Vaughn Wadelius, Lawrence (Headless) Herman, and many others. Although I lost touch with Diane after high school, I did keep occasional track of her over the years, but wasn't aware of all her fantastic achievements. Condolences to husband Ted and the kids.






I have so many wonderful memories of Dianne, stretching over many years,  We were at Ted and Dianne's wedding. I worked with Dianne at Clearwater, we worked together on many projects in The Pas and in Thompson, visited in many places.  Dianne always saw the bright side of things, never seeming to let things get her down.  She could still laugh even when the doctor sent her home to be on bedrest with 6 children at home, 3 of them preschoolers!  She was an amazing friend and I will miss her.  My condolences to all the family.

We're so sorry to read of Diane,s passing, we offer our condolences  , Ted and Family .

Sincerest  Condolences  to Ted and family. Gerald and Raymonde. DORGE 

I cherished my friendship and still do to this day with Steve, Pattie and James, growing up in Thompson, just around the corner from them. In doing so, meeting both Ted and Dianne, they were like a second family to me. Dianne was always so inviting, with a big smile that could light up a room. Her stories were unique and captivating. They're home was a second playground growing up. She was a truly wonderful lady. Very giving and understanding. She will be missed. 

My condolences to the Scoles family. This is very hard to believe for me. May she rest in the heavens and be there when you need her, as she always was.

A note from my mother, to Dianne.

This explains why you were so much in my thoughts this week. Sadly, I can't expect another letter after you arrive at your new destination, like you used to do whether it was Saudi Arabia, The Pas or Morden, I treasured them all! You will never be forgotten.

To Ted and Family,
You are all in my thoughts and prayers in this time of loss. Remember, she's as close to all our hearts. My favorite picture of her is sitting in the back of a van in Saudi Arabia, going shopping with the other wives...and a load of sheep! The ladies gave up trying to explain how important mothers day is. I'll never forget this story. It is a priceless picture, and wonderful memory. 
God bless you all.
We will never forget.
Love, Lillian, her Thompson Cohort

My memory of Diane was when we worked together at Century 21. Diane was one of the finest realtors with whom I have ever worked. She was an achiever, extremely good for our industry, but more importantly for her clients/customers. She was well liked and respected by everyone she worked with and helped. My sincerest condolences to Ted and all her family. 

I am so sorry to hear of Dianne's passing and especially sorry for your loss.  She was a lovely woman who, although we never met, I enjoyed collaborating with for many many years on our Boon family tree.   Sending love from Australia xx

I wish to send heartfelt sympathy to Ted Scoles and family on the loss of Dian Joan Scoles. My late husband Jack and I met Dianne during our stay in Victoria, B.C.  and have happy memories of those days. Prayers are with your family.

Our most sincere condolences to Ted and his wonderful family on the passing of Dianne. We share your grief and our thoughts and prayers are with you. We share good memories with you and appreciate your genuine friendship.

My Deepest Condolences to Ted and family. Dianne was the lifeline to all the cousins, keeping us connected through birthday announcements. Her Genealogy research into her and our family is like none other. She was a beautiful woman my cousin Dianne.
Gone too soon.

Dianne and I go back 70 years, when I first moved to The Pas with my family in 1950. We remained best friends, along with Dianna Proche, right through high school, and were bridesmaids for one another in 1963 and 1964. Our paths didn't cross so much as years went by, but we still kept in touch. Dianne also did some genealogy research for me, for which I was very grateful. I, too, appreciated her sense of humour, and on the rare occasions that we got together, we did laugh a lot. Dianne, I imagine you're still laughing in Spirit, and happy to be free. We will miss you so much! 

On behalf of Mom and the rest of the Crockett family, our deepest sympathies on your loss. One of the nicest, truest, kindest people we had the privilege to know. 

I worked with Ted in Thompson during which time Dianne had almost simultaneous careers in real estate and owning a florist shop. As has been noted she seemed incredible in any endeavor.

A wonderful person who will be missed by so many. Deepest condolences to Ted and the whole family.

Deepest condolences to the Scoles and Nabess families. May your grief be tempered by warm memories of times you shared with this kind and wonderful person Dianne.  From the start of our genealogy efforts, Dianne constantly provided information for and of our family and guided our Salt Lake City research with her expertise in the field. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dianne  Scoles changed my life. I was born with a severe club foot and she performed exercises with me on a weekly basis at her home in The Pas.  I remember her kind persistence and lively sense of humour that kept me from becoming discouraged or feeling sorry for myself (she had me drawing with my toes!).  When I was 11 the doctor in Wpg pronounced I had remarkably gained normal function, crediting the early physio I had been so fortunate to have.  Years later, when I tried to thank her at the town 100th anniversary she played it down but mentioned nonchalantly that all those sessions that had been done by her as a volunteer!   Dianne Scoles was a wonderful person and a class act, whose considerate giving  nature allowed me to have a much better life, and I am just one of many, many such people I am sure.   I have fond memories of playing with the Scoles children at their cottage on the same bay as ours. To them, to Ted and the entire Scoles family my sincerest condolences and sympathies.

While I have never personally met Diane, we were related through her husbands family (Straube) and I shared many emails, records and genealogy finds with Diane and vice versa,  through the years. I was very saddened to see notice of her passing and after reading the wonderful tribute in her obituary, I wish I had met her and known her more.

Dianne Scoles was my big sister. She was a very caring and strong person never worrying about herself always worrying about everyone else. Even to the last when I would ask her how she was feeling she would say how are you feeling. I will truly miss her and hope she is visiting with her daughter Donna Jean and my mom and dad and many other people that she knew. Love you forever your brother Jim 💙 ❤ 💛 ♥ 💕 

I was inspired to go to Ireland by Diane's course on Celtic Art History. After years of dreaming of the ancient sites she had taught about so passionately,  3 years ago my husband and I went. Diane had no idea we had decided to go to Ireland so on the ferry to Inis-Mor to see one of the most mysterious sites I wanted to let her know how glad I was for her teaching. Right on the boat I texted to her in Canada....or so I thought! When she responded she said that she was actually in Ireland and had just left one of the other Aran Islands! We had almost crossed paths all the over seas in Ireland. We later went on to take our reiki courses together. I am so deeply grateful to have known her. 

Here is a picture of the three musketeers. Kelly and I took Celtic Art history from Diane and we had been meeting up ever since. We will miss you Diane

Our heartfelt condolences Ted and family.   We will miss her wit and fantastic sense of humor.   We have many fond memories of when we curled mixed together in Thompson.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you.



My deepest condolences to the Scoles families on the loss of your wonderful wife and mother🙏❤️ 
I was the babysitter in The Pas when 7 of you children were all very young. I had the pleasure to see Diane in Thompson one day by complete accident
It was great chatting and catching up. 
We have kept in touch with Facebook periodically. My thoughts and prayers to all ❤️🙏.    Val Lagimodiere 

Dianne was one of the few true blue friends one infrequently finds in life.  We knew each other since kindergarten, experienced high school together, and never lost that friendship connection throughout the years. I admired her for her intelligence, her many achievements, and her ever present good humour.  


Our friendship goes back to The Pas  Where we were the best of friends along with Cassandra So much fun!!  We will meet in heaven and enjoy another life  I am so sad 

Without Dianne's research and input to all of our family our family history would hardly exist.  We loved receiving her research into our family history and her timely reminders of which cousin was having a birthday.  You will be greatly missed Dianne.  Your energy and interest in so many things made you an exceptional person to know  and to love.  Peace be with you and all your wonderful family 

OBITUARY

Dianne Joan Scoles

February 18, 1941 – December 9, 2020

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