Mrs. Diane Honan Rowe (nèe Honan), of Mesa, Arizona joined our heavenly father’s kingdom on Saturday, October 9th, 2021, at the age of 62.
Diane was born to parents Glenn William Honan and Theresa Ann Honan (nèe Pawlowski) on October 2nd, 1959, in Harrisburg, PA. Diane married Jessie James Rowe III in Jacksonville Beach, FL on June 30th, 1979, and had two sons, Jessie James Rowe IV (1981) and Jason Glenn Rowe (1986).
Diane was a kind and loving woman who cared greatly about her family and friends. Throughout her life she was always ready to help anyone in need. This passion to help others was the driving force that led to her lifelong profession as a Registered Nurse. Diane loved the sun and when not working or caring for her family could be found lying on a sandy beach or floating in her backyard pool on a sunny Florida day where she resided much of her life. She and her husband moved from Florida to Mesa, AZ, the Valley of The Sun in 2011. As a woman who loved the warmth of the sun, it came as no surprise to family and friends that Diane asked to have her ashes spread on the Island of Kauai’s beaches where she and her husband spent their 40th anniversary. She always searched for the sun!
Her mother loved butterflies and after her mother’s passing, Diane would always say “If I see a butterfly out to play then it’s mom saying hey.” Diane loved the beauty of hummingbirds. Like her belief in the tie between her mother and butterflies we know that when we see a hummingbird in our presence, we too shall be reminded that she is always with us.
Diane is survived by her husband, Jessie James Rowe III; her two sons, Jessie James Rowe IV (wife, Lindsey), and Jason Glenn Rowe (wife, Milbrey); her three grandsons, Jessie James Rowe V, Memphis Dylan Rowe, and Honan Francis Rowe; her brother Kim Honan (wife, Debbie), and two sisters Deborah Erb and Kristen Merritt (husband, Paul).
Diane is preceded in death by her father Glenn William Honan, mother Theresa Ann Honan (nèe Pawlowski), and older brother Mark Glenn Honan.
A private viewing for the family will be at Mountain View Funeral Home in Mesa, AZ on October 14th, 2021. In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made in Diane’s name to the charity of your choice.
What a beautiful commemoration to Diane! Rest In Peace sister in law 💕
Thanks Terri, she was extremely special! Sorry I have taken so long to respond.
J J we are so sorry to hear this. We loved having Diane in our lives! Your FHS’77 classmates are sending you and your family our condolences. We Senators are here at the beach if you need anything.
Mary, Thank you and all our classmates. We had good times in those days. The best part about them was I getting to meet and fall in love with Diane. we had 44 wonderful years together. God blessed me!
Heartbreaking, Jesse….. no words are adequate…. I’m thinking of you and the family.
Thanks Kent. I truly appreciate it!
Jay,
What a beautiful obituary. I never new about the hummingbirds, what a beautiful way to remember Diane through the years to come. You and you entire family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you bother, I’m always here.
Thanks Brad, She loved you like you were her on little brother!
Rest In Peace aunt Diane. Flying high in a better place. Very sorry to hear, Jesse. Thoughts going out to the entire fam❤️
Thanks Zack! She is in a better place!
She will be so missed by so many! I am so glad we got to be friends I loved her dearly snd for all she did for my daughter! Love to you all!!
Thanks Boo. Diane was so glad she became friends with you and truly loved Milbrey!
Jess,
Linda and I are very sad to hear of Diane’s passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. When you can, please give me a call. My new Cell number is: (850) 737-4886
Thanks Monty. Diane really enjoyed the times we all got together. Ill call down the road after I settle in to my new way of having to live.
Sorry for your loss. She will be missed.
Thanks Paul!
Jessie ,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your amazing Wife . My sincere condolences to you and your family and friends at this most difficult time. Love , Rosemarie
Thank you Rosemarie! Your words mean a lot!
JJ. Very sorry of this. Condolences & prayers for you and your family.
Good to hear from you and thanks so much! Net time in Jacksonville (if your still in area) maybe we can get together.
I’m sorry to hear this,I remember her as such a sweet soul,Jay I’m thinking of all of you.
Thanks you Jerry!
Our sincerest sympathy for your loss. Thinking of each of you in the coming days and weeks. Praying for peace and comfort during this time.
Thanks you guys! She was always asking Kris how you guys were doing. She loved you!
Jessie and Family,
David and I are so sorry to hear of the loss of your Diane. We have wonderful memories of our time together at Wright Patterson and so many of them include all of you. I remember how excited she was to begin her nursing career, and am sure she touched many lives over the years. Just know that we are thinking of you and holding you in our prayers.
David and Genene Edwards
Thanks so much for the kind words. Diane and I have great memories as well. She really enjoyed her time at Wright-Pat and especially the fun times our families enjoyed. Hope you guys are doing well.
Sending my sincere condolences! I remember Diane from Windsor Forest HS. She also worked with me at Bonanza Sirloin Pit.
Thank you for your comments!
Words cannot fill the emptiness you feel, my Brother. May the Lord bless and keep you and your family in this trying time.my phone and home is always open to you. Call when you need a shoulder to lean on. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thanks my brother! I cant explain the feeling and I’m sure I never will. I will definitely stay in touch!
Jay, we were so saddened to hear of Diane’s passing. She will always be remembered for her rare quality of simultaneous humor and kindness. We send our heartfelt condolences and prayers for healing for you and your family.
Richard and Manju Wagner
Richard,
Thank you for the kind words. They mean a lot as you hit upon two of her many great qualities. May you and your family be well!