On the evening of June 21st, 2021, Diane Louise (Terhaar) Idland passed away unexpectedly at the McCone County Health Center. She was 66 years old.
Diane was born in Circle, Montana on November 12th, 1954, to Jerome and Geraldine Terhaar, fourth in a line of 10 kids (Nick, Mary, Jean, Eileen, Patricia, Michael, Mark, Ken and Kathy). Music played an important role in the family’s upbringing and continues to this very day. She spent her school years in Miles City, Montana where she graduated from Sacred Heart High School in 1973. In 1975 she met and married Sven Idland back in Circle. They complimented one another harmoniously, each making up for the other’s shortcomings as they built a beautiful life, family and business together on the banks of Sioux Creek. Together they were best friends, and it was rare to see one without the other. By 1983, Sven and Diane had 4 kids together (Shasta, Marteen, Ivan and Svain). In 1991, Diane was reunited with her firstborn son who she gave up for adoption in 1973 (Dairen Driskell). He later gave her 4 grandkids. Sven and Diane would go on to spend 46 years together on the farm, watching their crops, cattle, garden and family grow. They eventually welcomed 7 grandchildren into the world (Jade, Caleb, Cylar, Cabry, Nathan, Daisy and Liv). She loved her grandkids more than words can describe and followed, with pride, all their talents and accomplishments from sports to scholarship, to music and art.
During high school she worked at the nursing home in Miles City, and for several years was a Jazzercise instructor in both Glendive and Circle, teaching with contagious energy and enthusiasm. Throughout her life, Diane was a lover of horses, gardening, sewing, and cooking delicious food, all while living a full and busy life on the farm as a right-hand man to Sven. She was the queen of hospitality, welcoming anyone into her home and heart with joy, a home-cooked meal and great conversation. For 20 years, she operated a seasonal “Bed and Grub” for hunters who were able to enjoy her many dynamic talents. She was truly one of the easiest people in the world to talk with. Those of us who knew Diane remember her energy, vibrance and enthusiasm for life. She would say, “Work is a blessing,” and happily pulled more than her fair share of the load. She was everyone’s biggest cheerleader, especially for her kids and grandkids. She had the absolute gift of gab and could make a perfect stranger feel like a lifelong friend. Diane was truly one of a kind and the silence of her absence will be deafening for a long time to come. Those of us who knew and loved her will consider ourselves blessed beyond measure to have experienced the strong, loving, nurturing, joyful force of nature that was Diane.
We will miss you, Mom. Your laughter will echo in our hearts for a lifetime, and every time we hear a meadowlark or see a beautiful garden in bloom or have accomplished something that would make you proud we will think of you and remember how lucky we are to have been touched by your love. Thank you so much for your love.
Diane is preceded in death by her mother and father, Jerome and Geraldine Terhaar, sister Patty Jesso, and niece Shavaun Hudoba. Her survivors include husband, Sven Idland; children, Shasta (Mike) Senner, Marteen (Cody) Taylor, Ivan and Svain Idland, Dairen (Jennifer) Driskell; and grandchildren, Jade, Caleb, Cylar, Cabry, Nathan, Daisy and Liv along with Chase Idland, Tahnee, Kristen and Kalen. Brothers include Nick, Mike, Mark and Ken and sisters, Mary, Jean, Eileen and Kathy.
Viewing will be held at Stevenson’s Funeral Home in Circle, MT on June 24 from 5-8pm. Funeral services will take place at the Evangelical Church in Circle on Saturday, June 26th at 2:00 pm. In Lieu of flowers, please donate to cause that was near and dear to Diane’s heart, The Shavaun Fund at www.inspirethehurch.com/shavaunfund to combat substance abuse and promote mental health.
Service Schedule
Visitation
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Thursday June 24, 2021
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
702 Lehman Ave
Circle, Montana 59215
Funeral Service
2:00 p.m.
Saturday June 26, 2021
Circle Evangelical Church
300 B Ave.
Circle, Montana 59215
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Karen Wolff says
We are so very sorry to hear this news. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Karen and Dennis Wolff
Tom & Kathy Ree says
We just learned about Diane. Our hearts are so sad. Your family will be in our hearts and prayers.
Tom and Kathy Ree
Peggy Myhre Iba says
So sorry to hear the sad news about Diane. Our thoughts and prayers and those of the whole community go out to you. May God give you strength and comfort.
Linda Mischel says
I am sad to hear the news. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless you all and comfort you.
Linda Mischel
Nancy Groshart says
Our thoughts are with you all at this time. May you be comforted by God through this very difficult loss. We are saddened with this news.
Kaylee Kleinsasser says
Sorry to hear of the passing of Diane. My heartfelt condolences on your loss.
Melanie Jensen- Harmon and Jeff Harmon says
Dear Sven and Family, our sympathy and love are sent your way at this time of Diane’s passing.
Harvey & Trudy Kirkegard says
To the family of Diane Idland,
We send our sympathy and sincere condolences in the loss of Diane. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. May God Bless you all as you find comfort in her memory.
Tammy (Naasz)Enghusen says
So sorry for this tremendous loss. I know how beloved she was. I’m sending much love and prayers.
My condolences,
Tammy (Naasz) Enghusen
Debbie (Owens) Rambur says
My dearest sympathy to the Idland and Terharr Families. I was so shocked to hear the news of Diane’s passing. God took a very sweet, loving, and wonderful person way too soon. Farewell my friend! God Bless
Kathy Aakre-Ruddy says
My thoughts and prayers are with the Idland and Terharr families – Diane was a sweet soul and had so many friends. May God comfort and console her family during this time with her loving memory.
Shawn & Lori Penrod says
Sven & family,
We were so shocked and sad to hear about Diane. Our hearts are heavy for you and know Diane will be missed terribly. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Joan (Manthey) Eckert says
What beautiful words to describe a beautiful person. To my Montana cousins, I am so very sorry for your loss. May all those wonderful memories bring you peace. Hugs and love sent your way.
Mary Anne Hathaway says
Dear Idland and Terhaar Families,
What a beautiful tribute to Diane, she was one of the most beautiful people I have ever met, both inside and out. She had a laugh that would cure all the sadness in the world! I had a couple pictures of past class reunions that I wanted to share but couldn’t get them to post on this site. Diane was so loved by the class of 73, along with the whole student body! I have wonderful memories of singing around the piano at the Terhaar home!❤️ I’m so sorry for your loss and know the days to come will be hard. You all have an angel watching over you and I too, ,will think of her when I see a meadowlark! My deepest sympathy for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. 💔. God calls the good ones home early.
Mary Anne Hathaway says
Dear Idland and Terhaar Families,
What a beautiful tribute to Diane, she was one of the most beautiful people I have ever met, both inside and out. She had a laugh that would cure all the sadness in the world! I had a couple pictures of past class reunions that I wanted to share but couldn’t get them to post on this site. Diane was so loved by the class of 73, along with the whole student body! I have wonderful memories of singing around the piano at the Terhaar home!❤️ I’m so sorry for your loss and know the days to come will be hard. You all have an angel watching over you and I too, ,will think of her when I see a meadowlark! My deepest sympathy ….. You are in my thoughts and prayers. 💔.
Jackie Boysun says
Our condolences to the Idland and Tahaar family of you your loss. Dianne had touched many lives and will truly be missed. She was such a kind person. May you find peace and joy in your memories. Grant and Jackie Boysun
Rose and Jim Bryan says
I am so sorry for your lose. Dianne was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed.
Peggy and Chuck says
Dear Idland family,
We were so sorry to hear about Diane and your loss. Her contagious smile and laughter will be missed.
You are all in our hearts and thoughts. Peggy and Chuck
Patsy &Harvey Kuntz says
We were so sadned by the life of a beautiful woman, Seven and family my heart is sadned, keep your memories close to you. She was so proud of her kids and grandkids. She loved them all. God bless all of you.
Greg Berger says
My sincerest condolences go out to the entire family of Diane and also to her close friends. Diane always had a smile and was so much fun to talk to. I will miss her coming up to the clinic and chatting. May she rest in peace and the entire family find peace knowing that she’ll be watching over you. There is another angel in heaven. God Bless you all during this difficult time.
Susan Nelson says
Beyond sad to hear of my cousin Diane’s passing. Her smile lit up the room. I always felt welcomed by her. A favorite memory is when I got the opportunity to visit the ranch in Montana! How she could make a visitor feel like home! She was a lovely cousin: I always looked forward to the Montana cousins making the trip to Cold Spring! It was a big deal! My heartfelt sympathies.
Sue Nelson (Jim and Mary Terhaar’s daughter)
Harley and Jackie Becker says
So sorry for your loss, may God hold you and comfort you in these days to come. Heaven gained a beautiful angel.
Dannielle & Bill Manthey says
Our sincere condolences to the family in the loss of your wife, mom and grandma. Diane certainly lived a full life and was loved by many family and friends.
Cousin Bill & Dannielle
Kevin A Donnelly says
Sorry to hear of your loss. May God be with all the family. Loved listening to the girls and friends singing. I especially loved hearing them singing Proud Mary. Will always remember and picture them gathered around the piano. The good old days are going fast
Dale Mischke says
Our heartfelt condolences to Sven, their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. What a beautiful tribute you wrote to Diane. Clearly, she will be missed more than words can express. She gave a lot of love and will take a lot of love with her into the next life. God bless your family.
Cousins Dale and Heidi Mischke
Marlys Schara Lee says
Sven & family, I am so sorry to hear about Diane. Although I didn’t know her well, she was always so easy to visit with and always had a smile. My thoughts will be with you during this time.
Sean Donnelly says
Very sorry to hear of your loss and am keeping your family in my prayers. Growing up in Miles City my parents and older brothers and sisters always talked about the Terhaar family and all the great memories they had of them. Many years later as a teacher at Great Falls High, I was fortunate enough to get to teach Kristen and Kalen, and to get to meet Dairen through them. So glad that I did – God bless all of you, and may you find peace and comfort in the weeks and months to come.
Kathy (Schillinger) McGowan says
So sorry to hear.
Raimee Tibbetts says
So sorry to hear about Diane. I will always remember her infectious joy and smile. Praying for your family through this sad time.
Cathy Pyle says
It breaks my heart to hear of Diane’s passing!!! I am so sorry for your loss!!!. She was a wonderful person to know.
Love, Cathy Neumann Pyle
Cathy Pyle says
It breaks my heart to hear of Diane’s passing!!! I am so sorry for your loss!!!. She was a wonderful person to know. I love you Diane!!!
Love, Cathy Neumann Pyle
Cathy Pyle says
Diane was a cool girl back in the day in our neighborhood. She was always loved by me
I’m sure she’ll look down on all of you with pride through your life
Sheila Schwartz says
Dear Sven
I am so sorry for the loss of your dear Diane. She was such a delightful woman. Her family were neighbors of ours when they moved to Circle from ND, we had lots of fun as girls playing outdoors. I will be praying for you in the days ahead as you grief the loss in all the precious relationships that were so important to you both.
Jim and Anita Heide says
Condolences to all of Diane’s family. We will miss ger kind soul, beautiful smile and joyous laughter. Hugs to you all.
Jim & Anita
Ashley Jaeger says
Sorry for your loss Aunt Jean.
Love,
Ryan, Troy, Ashley Jaeger
Kathy Urick Bird says
So sorry to hear about Diane. She was one special person with a heart of gold . Growing up across the alley from the Tahaar family were some of the best childhood memories. My heart and prayers go out to Sven and Diane’s entire family, that God comforts hearts during this very sad time. My love to you you all!
Debbie Weyer says
So sorry for your loss. I met her on the ND Salers tour a few years ago. Very nice lady. You all have my deepest sympathies.
Diane (Connors) Rewerts says
So sorry to hear of Diane’s passing! I remember so well her joyful, vibrant personality and laughter. Have such wonderful memories of growing up with the Terhaars and spending time singing around the piano. Many happy hours were spent in the Terhaar home. So glad to know that she was well loved and happy. Much love and many prayers.
Larry Bruce says
Diane had a hall of fame smile that simply enveloped you when you got to be in her company. Give thanks if you were lucky enough to know this amazing lady. You are blessed and your life was enriched.
Rob Stephens says
I was sad to hear if Diane’s passing. Her eyes an smile and laugh could light up the room! My prayers go out to her family🙏🙏. She was in a word—special. Rob Stephens
Lorrane Dressler says
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to all her family.
Kathy (Terhaar) Doane says
I would like to thank everyone for the kind words and memories shared here. Diane was my sister and there are no words to describe the pain our family has felt during this time. What a hole she leaves behind. Knowing that she touched so many lives gives me comfort. She was, I can’t believe I’m using pass tense, but she was such an amazingly beautiful woman! She loved people no matter what. Thank you all again for your thoughts and prayers and kind words you have shared. I can’t even behind to express how much Diane is going to be missed, there are no words. See ya later Diane. I love you GREAT BIG HUGE MUCH!!
Dennis and Eudine Stevens says
So sorry to hear of your loss. She was a dear sweet lady. Our family enjoyed the time we spent with her. May God grant you all peace and comfort in the days ahead. Your family will be in our prayers.
John L. Moore says
My deepest sympathy. What a fine, fine lady. Heaven is richer for having her.
Mary says
Dear families,
My heart and my prayers are so with all of you in this enormous loss you are experiencing. I can’t imagine the heartache you’re feeling. I have so many fond memories of Diane, the entire Terhaar family, and the countless hours spent in that home that welcomed so many of us. Diane was beautiful inside and out, vibrant, courageous, and full of life. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Love and prayers,
Mary (Graham) Kron
Valarie Nefzger Van Wechel says
I loved visiting with Diane! She had a wonderful heart and such kindness. I am sad for the Idland family and many others that loved her. I will pray God’s love, comfort, & peace as your hearts heal but never forget this beautiful woman. Blessings to you knowing that God loves you all so much.
Kevin & Susan Hom says
Susan and I send our condolences for your lost.
Patty Winchell says
I will truly miss this dear lady. She was my Jazzercise instructor for many years here in Glendive and from that we
developed a great friendship. Her laughter was contagious and whenever we ran into each other throughout the years, it was non-stop laughter. How blessed I am to have had such a beautiful friend in my life.
Prayers to Sven and family.
Marteen Taylor says
Thank you all so much for your kind words and prayers for our family. I truly enjoyed reading your experiences with my wonderful mother. She was truly one-of-a-kind! I know what an awesome person she was but to hear it from you all really warms my heart. Thanks, again!
Marteen Taylor