Diana McTamaney

life story

Loving Wife

John 3:16

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

Diana McTamaney, age 59, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 17th at her home in Blue Earth, MN.

Diana was born March 16th, 1962 to Mary and Gene Norwood in Farmington, New Mexico. After graduation from Grand Rapids High School she received a degree in photo finishing. Taking a job with Fuji she traveled the country installing photo finishing labs. Ready to settle down she returned to Grand Rapids and met Denny, home on leave form the Navy. Diana and Denny married Aug. 26th, 1992. Diana worked as a mortgage underwriter but loved getting her hands in the dirt. She grew and showed African Violets winning many awards. She loved being outside in her flower gardens. In 2008 Diana and Denny bought Gartzke's Greenhouse and Floral and moved to Blue Earth, MN. Diana ran the flower shop and Denny the greenhouse. Diana loved being around flowers and tending to her succulents, to which she had hundreds.

Diana is survived by her husband, Denny McTamaney of Blue Earth, her mother Mary Norwood of Blue Earth, sister Bobbie Putnam of Ludington, MI, brother Mark Norwood of Tombstone, AZ many Aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.