About This Memory Space
This page was created for Linda Diane Garner's family and friends as a place to remember them, to share stories, and to keep their memory close in everyday life.
It is cared for and added to over time by the people who knew them, and everyone is invited to contribute, whether that is a story, a photo, a few words, or a simple note.
Many families visit places like this not just once, but again and again, especially on quiet days or meaningful anniversaries. This page is here for those moments, wherever you are.
A place to return to when you want to feel close again, to remember a moment, or to leave a few words for others to read. Over time, it grows through the voices of everyone who knew and loved them.
Light a Candle Growing
Light a candle to honor Linda Diane Garner's memory. Each lighting keeps their memory burning bright for 23 hours.
Candle lit burns 23 hours. Come back and light it again after 23 hours to keep the memory burning.
Limited to 5 lightings per hour to prevent abuse.
Memory Wall Growing
Stories, photos, and memories shared by people who knew Linda Diane Garner. This is the heart of this space—a collection that grows as more people contribute.
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Life & Legacy
Linda Diane Garner crafted a vibrant life marked by devotion to family, unwavering community service, and a passion for creative pursuits that brought joy to all who knew her.
Born in Indianapolis to Charles (Bud) and Barbara Ann Foley, Diane blossomed into a woman of remarkable warmth and accomplishment. From her high school days at Warren Central in 1962 to earning a bachelor's degree at IUPUI, she embraced education as a foundation for growth. Her world revolved around nurturing her children while supporting the family cabinet business, later venturing into professional roles that showcased her organizational talents. A pillar in her faith community, she enriched Cumberland United Methodist Church through her choir participation and dedicated treasurer service. Diane's spirit shone in her love for travel, piano melodies, garden tending, bike rides, culinary experiments, and above all, quality time with loved ones.
Diane poured her energy into family enterprises during her child-rearing years, then excelled in administrative positions at Community Hospitals and the IU School of Nursing. Her real estate career highlighted her knack for connecting people with opportunities, while her long-term role as treasurer at Cumberland United Methodist Church demonstrated steadfast commitment to her church family's well-being.
Family & Loved Ones
Diane's days were illuminated by the simple pleasures shared with those closest to her, from intimate family dinners to adventures that sparked lasting joy. She shared her journey with husband Charles Garner, after first being married to Kenneth Garner. Her children, Cynthia Adams (Charles) and Paul Garner (Janice), along with grandchildren Ashley Garcia (Ben), Jacob Garner, Skylee De-Olivera (Bruno), and Mackenzie Heck (Alex), and great-grandchildren Logan, Annabelle, Alex, and Vivian, were the recipients of her boundless affection and thoughtful guidance.
Remembered by Friends & Family
Tributes from across Diane's circle weave a tapestry of admiration for her nurturing spirit and infectious enthusiasm, underscoring how she wove herself into the fabric of countless lives with grace and generosity.
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