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Obituary for MYERS


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Thursday July 10, 2014

MYERS, DIANE RIDENBAUGH Diane Ridenbaugh Myers passed away peacefully on June 25, 2014. Born in Newark, Ohio on October 21, 1946 she was the only child of John Ridenbaugh and Ruth Baker Ridenbaugh. She was raised in Albuquerque and graduated from Manzano High School in 1964. Diane attended the University of New Mexico and graduated with honors with a BA in English in 1968. While attending UNM, she met her husband Gordon Myers and they recently celebrated their 47th wedding anniversary. Diane was a fantastic wife and a marvelous mother dedicated to her children. She was an avid reader with a book or an iPad always in her hands. She enjoyed music, singing, and National Parks. Diane lived in Houston, Texas (1968-1981), Potomac, Maryland (1981-1991), Stamford, Connecticut (1991 - 2009) and Hillsborough, California (2009 -2014). She worked for Boeing Aerospace and was a highly respected and commended member of her team. During her last years, her grandchildren have been the focus of her life. She shared her time and love with each of them. She is survived by her husband, Gordon Myers; her daughters Wendy Myers Forrester (husband Charles Forrester), and Laura Myers; and grandchildren Audrey, Charles and Susan.