Diane K. Cline

Diane Kathleen Cline, age 66, of Toledo, passed away peacefully on April 30th, 2024 at the University of Toledo Medical Center.

She was born to the late Dale and Kathleen Homer on January 30, 1958 in Toledo, OH. Diane graduated from Start High School in 1976, she earned her Associates Degree from University of Toledo Tech in March of 1984, and she received a Bachelors of Nursing (RN) from Lourdes University in 1994.

Diane started her nursing career at St. Vincent's in 1984 where she acquired so many wonderful, lifelong friends. She then moved to UTMC in 2008 where she had many new people that became extremely important to her during those 15 years. She retired from UTMC in January of 2023. During this last month of her life, she ironically spent time at both places…. When she fell ill after her hip surgery in March, she spent some time at St.V's. Diane recognized many old coworkers and they recognized her. When she was moved to UTMC, she had friends and coworkers visiting her daily.

Diane loved spending summers at Hemlock Lake with her parents & siblings when she was younger. She loved her time spent on her Lake Erie boat which probably drove her fondness for lighthouses. Diane had the most beautiful Christmas tree every year - always finding a spot for a new ornament in between as many lights as she could fit on it. The beauty of her tree always made her so happy! Time spent with her 'Defiance' cousins whom she met with regularly was treasured. She often spoke fondly of birthdays and random lunches with them. The bond that she felt with all of you was beautiful -- and it was always just what she needed.

If you ever sat with Diane, you would know she was always extremely proud of her children and their accomplishments, loved sharing stories about them with friends and coworkers, and was adamant about not being a burden to them. Not only was Diane proud of her three children, she was also so very proud of her 4 grandsons. She generously took care of Ryan and Joshua every morning before elementary school - two tv trays waiting for them with breakfast ready to go every day. She attended too many baseball, soccer games, and cross country meets to count. Diane loved taking them all to movies but especially filling Brendan with as much popcorn and slushies as possible. We are so thankful that she was able to meet and hold her newest grandson Liam earlier this year.

Diane was preceded in death by her loving parents, Dale and Kathleen Homer. Surviving are her siblings, Rob (Stephanie) Homer, Tom Homer, and Lynn (Daryll) Millsaps. She leaves behind her 3 children, Matthew (Heather) Tussing, Megan Tussing, and Jacob (Rochelle) Cline. She also is survived by her 4 grandsons, Ryan, Joshua & Brendan Tussing and Liam Cline. Diane had numerous nieces and nephews that she loved tremendously.

The family would like to give special thanks to her dear friend Val that took care of her often these last 2 years and everyone at UTMC that she worked with who came to visit these last few weeks - especially Pastor Dan whom she had such a beautiful relationship with.

Family and friends may visit at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4150 West Laskey Road, Toledo, Ohio 43623, on Monday, May 6, 2024, from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Funeral services will take place on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 10:00 am, at the funeral home, with Pastor Dan Deeter officiating.

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