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About Dian Overson Durrant
Dian Overson Durrant, aged 93 of Mesa, Arizona (formerly Santaquin, Utah) passed away October 4, 2025, following a brief illness.
Dian was born July 29, 1932, in Sutherland, Utah to William C. Overson and Mina J. Overson.
She married Dean Oborn Durrant April 10, 1953 in the Manti Utah Temple. Together they had seven children, six girls and one boy. She lived in San Francisco while Dean went to Podiatry school. They made their home in Vallejo, California, later moving to the beautiful Napa Valley. Dian made lots of special friends everywhere she lived.
Dian loved sewing and studying health and herbal supplements. She enjoyed real life stories either reading or watching them. Dian loved western and bluegrass music, dancing to the rhythm in her youth.
Dian was active in the LDS church. She served in the Primary as the secretary and enjoyed teaching young children. Dian participated in the name extraction program, as well as two missions. The first was giving tours at Cove Fort. The second was a Service Mission, helping others to speak English as a second language. Dian loved her family and cherished their visits. She decorated her home with their framed pictures so she could look at them often.
Dian enjoyed living with her daughter and son-in-law in Arizona the past 18 months. During this time she declared, Coco (Ronda’s dog) was “the love of her life” and she wanted to be buried with her photo.
Surviving are her children Kathrine McAllister, Russell Dean (Desiree) Durrant, Joyce Edwards, Suzanne D. (Scott) Killian, Ronda (Chris) Williamson, Emily LaDean (Brian) Wooten-Carter. Surviving siblings; Ellen Frazier, Wayne and Leland Overson. Many Grandchildren, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins.
Dian was preceded in death by her loving husband of nearly 40 years, Dean Oborn Durrant, her daughter Calleen (Ronald) Bota, sons-in-law; Scott McAllister, Randy Edwards, Jay Wooten, siblings; Mariner Kirt (Peggy) Overson, Raymond Overson, Viola Jean Robison, Caroline Smith, Hazel (Don) Margritier.
Friends may come to call at a viewing Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 10am to 12pm at the Brown Family Mortuary 66 South 300 East Santaquin Utah
Burial will be at the Vernon Cemetery in Vernon, Utah.
Arrangements by Bunker’s University Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.
2 comments
Casey ONeill
I am deeply saddened by the loss of a woman whose quiet strength and kindness forever impacted my life. She was the steady, strong presence behind the scenes who offered me something rare: a safe, welcoming home during a time when my own was filled with uncertainty.
She had to know about all the shenanigans that LaDean and I got up to, and yet she trusted us and cared for me like family without hesitation.
Her strength held us together in ways words couldn’t fully capture. I will always carry the warmth of her care and the refuge she provided close to my heart.
Sending love to her family. She will be truly missed and fondly remembered.
Rhonda Bowen-Cassidy
I’m very sorry for your loss. After hearing the news of Diane’s passing, I found myself reflecting on so many fond memories of her. I remember our RV trips to the beach and how much she loved collecting seashells while Ronda, LaDean, and I chased after hermit crabs. I’ll never forget her delicious Norwegian pancakes and her contagious smile.
When we’d go to Vallejo to do yard work for Dean’s chiropractic offices, she always tackled it with such a positive attitude. And I’ll never forget the first time I tried prawns- I ate the tail, commented on how crunchy it was, and she laughed so hard! I can still picture her filing her nails during Sacrament meetings at church- multitasking at its best!
She was such a beautiful woman, inside and out. I’m disappointed I won’t be able to attend the funeral service, but please know that I’ll be thinking of the family and holding you all in my heart. May you find peace and comfort during this time of grief.
With love, Rhonda