Diane Hathaway, age 76, of Miles City passed away December 13th, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was in Billings at Riverstone Hospice surrounded by family.
Diane was born April 6th, 1943 in Glasgow, Montana. She was the second child of Melvin and Aileen Peck Hagen. The family moved from Fort Peck to Miles City where she attended school and graduated from Custer County High School.
She married Jim Hathaway after graduation. He was in the Navy and assigned to Morocco where their first son, Steve, was born. They moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota for a short time, then returned to Miles City and raised two more sons, Scott and Rick.
Diane worked in banking before she was employed by the Custer County Appraisal Office where she retired after 35 years of service. She worked part time at the Montana Theater and many years for the board of horseracing. Diane was an avid fan of the Seattle Mariners and was able to attend a couple games with her brother, Jack. She especially enjoyed annual vacations to Las Vegas with girlfriends. Diane was active with her bowling team and competed in local, state, and national tournaments throughout the years. She was a special friend to so many and spent hours caring for those in need; providing prayers, communion, and companionship. Her faith was beyond measure!
Diane shared her home with her mother after the loss of her father. She was a devoted grandmother to her only granddaughter, Bella. “DiDi” also shared a very special bond with her great-nephew, Spencer Petroff, whom she cared for since infancy.
Diane was preceded in death by her parents, Mel and Aileen, and her son, Scott. She is survived by her sons, Steve Hathaway of Meridian, Idaho and Rick Hathaway of Billings, Montana, granddaughter Bella, brothers Richard (Sue) Hagen of Chaska, Minnesota, and Jack (Linda) Hagen of Longview, Washington, sister Mary Jane (Dean) Schwab of Wahpeton, North Dakota, numerous nieces and nephews, and close friends, Roxie, Cheri, and Donna.
Donations may be made to the MC Youth baseball Association in memory of Diane or to a charity of one’s choice.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Thursday January 2, 2020
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Vigil Service
6:00 PM
Thursday January 2, 2020
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Funeral Mass
10:00 a.m.
Friday January 3, 2020
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
120 North Montana
Miles City, MT 59301
Interment
After Funeral Mass
Friday January 3, 2020
Calvary Cemetery
Cemetery Road
Miles City, MT 59301
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Thursday January 2, 2020
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Vigil Service
6:00 PM
Thursday January 2, 2020
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Funeral Mass
10:00 a.m.
Friday January 3, 2020
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
120 North Montana
Miles City, MT 59301
Interment
After Funeral Mass
Friday January 3, 2020
Calvary Cemetery
Cemetery Road
Miles City, MT 59301
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Diane Welbes says
Dear boys and family–sorry to hear about your loss. May it comfort you to know: that I care.
Denise Harvey says
What a wonderful lady! I will miss her smile and cheerful greeting! She was also such a faithful lady.
Take care!
Lisa Chapweske says
I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a gem. My thoughts and prayers to all of you.
Maggie Holom says
I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of sorry. May she rest in Peace!
Sherri Prevel Schneidt says
So very sorry for the loss of your Mom, she sure was a neat lady.
Margot Wolff says
So sorry to hear of this lovely ladies passing. I was in high school with Diane and more recently played bunco with her. She will be missed by many. Deepest sympathy and prayers to all her family and friends.
Jeri Dalbec says
Diane was such a special person. I am so sorry. Prayers.
Mary Roig says
Dear family . Im so sorry for the loss of a dear lady, mom, grandma, aunt and family member to all. I remember when she took her neices and nephews bowling and many activites around town. She was loved and she loved back with unconditional love. She’s with Jesus for Chrustmas .
Mary Roig says
Dear family . Im so sorry for the loss of a dear lady, mom, grandma, aunt and family member to all. I remember when she took her neices and nephews bowling and many activites around town. She was loved and she loved back with unconditional love. She’s with Jesus for Christmas .
Joni (Reno) Hauber says
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers to you all. She was one of a kind.
Janet Klein says
Thinking of all of you during this most difficult time. Diane was a very special lady and was loved by so many. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Dave & Jean Wheeler says
Rick & Steve We are very sad for the loss of your mother. She was a great woman and will surely be missed
MARTHA CRANDALL says
So sorry. My sympathy.
Cherie LeBlanc says
Diane was a remarkable lady that was always helping others in anyway she could. I saddened to hear of this immense loss. Uplifting everyone in prayers
Mary Anne Hathaway says
Dear Steve, Rick, Bella and Hagen family,
DIANE was a wonderful lady and she will be greatly missed! She was a kind and generous lady, she has left a wonderful legacy. I’m so sad for her/our family and loved ones. She had a wonderful welcome to heaven, I am sure! You’re in my thoughts and prayers. Sending love and hugs to you all! 💔💞
Myrna & Junior Perkins says
Sincerest sympathy to Diane’s family. She will be missed by many friends.
Jean Jones says
So sorry for your loss. She was truly and beautiful soul.
Carol Bean says
So sorry for the loss of your mother. Diane was such a wonderful lady, always reminiscing about all of our younger days at Sacred Heart. I truly enjoyed our courthouse days. She will truly be missed.
Lana Seagren says
So sorry for your loss. Diane was such a wonderful person. We always had lots to reminisce about. She will be missed.
Deb Shaw says
My prayers are with the family. Diane was a great lady. I knew from bowling and always enjoyed her.
Debbie Anderson says
So sorry for your loss. I will miss sitting with her at various high school games and miss seeing her smiling face at Wal Mart. She sure was proud of you boys, always had a glow when she talked about you. Hugs to you!
Janice Laib says
Diane family sorry for your loss a beautiful lady I enjoyed visiting with her Prayers for all of you the pain is gone and she is home Diane will be missed RIP
Peggy and Chuck says
Our thought are with you and your families, Diane was a joy to visit with, our prayers!
Martha says
so sorry loss of Diane . My prayers and thoughts with all you. I chat with her at Court House as was cleaning crew and she very nice lady.
Dawn Bolejack says
Rick & family–
So sorry to hear of Diane passing… she was such a beautiful lady inside and out… I will never forget the fun memories of spending time with her at work when I worked at the courthouse and she was in the next office over. Thursday night ladies bowling holds alot of memories and fun times as well. Such a blessed and caring woman. She truly will be missed by all.
Barb Shields says
DIANES FAMILY: SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. DIANE WAS A GREAT LADY I REALLY ENJOYED BOWLING WITH HER. SHE WILL BE MISSED.
Kevin Connors says
I am so sorry for your loss. Diane was just an awesome human being and a wonderful mom to three awesome boys. Love you guys. Kevin
Stacie Hilderman-Fellingham says
Rick and Steve, all my love and prayers. Almost every childhood memory I have involves Diane. She was so gracious and kind. I’m blessed to have known her… she made such a difference in the lives of so many. “Our fingerprints don’t fade from the lives we touch.” – Judy Blume
Pam Rogge says
My prayers and condolences to Diane’s family. She was a special lady who will be greatly missed. Cherish the memories!
Patrick Stoltz says
Steve and Rick. I am very sorry to see this. What a wonderful mother. I am praying for you all during this difficult time for you.
Judy Brown says
My sincerest sympathy and prayers, I’ve known Diane since childhood. Peace and love.
Shumon Pius says
Sorry to hear this. Condolences for Steve, Rick and the rest of the family. I worked with her brother Dick a couple years ago. Enjoyed that. She’s with Scott again. May God bless you all.
Silverio Carrasco says
My prayers are with you and family. It was an honor in knowing a nice person like your mom Rick. She will be missed by all.
Tom & Barb Finneman says
Our thoughts and prayers to Diane’s family. We will miss her.
Doug and Lucy Benge says
So sorry to learn of Diane’s passing. She was always kind, cheerful, pleasant to everyone. Never met a person she didn’t like, it seems, a Hagen trait. She will be missed by many. Best wishes and condolences to all family, Hagens and Hathaways.
Corilyn Dessino says
So very sorry for the loss of your mom. My prayers to you and your family
Jessica Lofland says
Steve and Rick, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
Chris Choate Raible says
I am so sorry about the loss of your Mom. Prayers to you all for peace and healing.
Kim Combs says
Rick, Steve and family. I’m so sorry to hear about your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Sharron Lee says
My thoughts are with Steve and Rick, and the other Hagen and Hathaway families. It is such a difficult time. Diane always cared deeply for friends and family and her church. I have so many great memories that involve Diane throughout high school. She loved her sons and family members and was absolutely over the moon about her granddaughter. She always put tons of energy into all her activities, including the class of ’61 reunions. She will be missed by so many.
LaRae Tangen says
So sorry to hear about the illness and passing of your mom. My heart is so very sad for your loss. Diane was such an awesome lady and will miss her laugh and smile. Prayers to you for peace during this difficult time.
Norma says
Steve and Rick….Your mother was a kind and gracious woman, a faithful mother and grandmother. Her presence will be missed. I am saddened that she had to suffer to get to a “better” place.
Archie &Bonnie LaRoque says
Our prayers are with the family.
Cindy & Dale Berg says
Our sympathies to Diane’s Family,
She was such a neat lady. Had a lot of fun days working with her at the Courthouse. Prayers to all of you at this very difficult time. God Bless.
Cathy Willson Gamrath says
I knew Diane as a member of the CCHS class of ‘61. We became reacquainted watching boys play basketball. I was so sorry to learn that she had cancer. She fought it off for a long time. I was very impressed with her courage and upbeat attitude. Well done, my friend…
Bill Mitchell says
Rick, Steve and all of Diane’s family, I am so sorry for your loss and want you to know that I am thinking of you.
Earl and Jean Kiddie says
Dear Hathaway Family,
So very sorry to learn of Diane’s death. All of you, including Diane, will remain in our prayers and thoughts.
With sincere sympathy,
Earl and Jean Kiddie