Long time Island resident and community member Diana Spalding passed away on November 7th, 2021, at the age of 86. Diana was born on March 4, 1935, in Los Angeles, California, to Laura and Morris Ruger. Diana is survived by her children Laura and Volney; grandchildren Alyson, Jessie, Katy, Volney Jr. and Brett; and great grandson Aiden.

Diana moved to Vashon with her family in 1961 and quickly made it her home. She was a caring, dedicated and active member of the Island community for more than six decades. As the activities director at the Vashon Island Community Care Center for 26 years she kept community members singing and dancing with her keyboard playing. Diana was a proud deacon and choir member at the Vashon Presbyterian Church, an energetic member of the Vashon Red Hat Society, and diligently led a women’s weekly therapy group.

Diana’s door was always open, she was a fierce believer that a dinner table could always be longer and a house could always have at least one more animal. She loved music, and could often be heard singing Beatles songs or church hymns. Diana enjoyed cheering on the Seattle Mariners, antiquing and browsing the shelves of the Vashon Island Library.

Please join Diana’s family and loved ones in celebrating her rich and compassionate life on March 5th at the Presbyterian Church at 3pm. We ask that all those in attendance wear a mask and follow WA State health and safety guidelines