Diana Wilson
January 30, 1937 — June 19, 2016
Diana B. Wilson (nee Baldwin), born January 30, 1937 in Greenville, MI, passed away June 19, 2016 in Barrington at the age of 79.
Diana attended Miami University in Ohio where she dedicated her time participating in many organizations as president of Kappa Alpha Theta, member of Mortar Board, Phi Beta Kappa, CWEN, IRC, AWS Council, foreign students committee, Recensio year book, French Club, Pi Delta Phi, and was also a counselor for the freshman dorms. She earned her MA in Behavior Psychology and an Advanced Certificate in Stress Management, both from Roosevelt University.
Diana held secretarial positions for various medical offices and businesses including General Electric Credit Corporation in Barrington and the Public Library of Barrington where she was Department Head of Technical Services.
She also belonged to The Green Thumbs of Barrington Garden Club and the Presbyterian Church of Barrington. Most recently, Diana was a housewife, mother, and companion.
Diana is survived by her loving husband, James, whom she married June 21, 1958 in Columbus, Ohio; her children, Brad (Jamie) of Carol Stream, Sharon of Scottsdale, AZ, and Wendy of Denver, CO; her grandchildren, Zachary, Derek, Nathan, and Damon; her sister, Maryann (Bob) Clark; nieces, Kathi Call, Kristina Rolpe, and Kerry Flaherty; and brother-in-law, Jim Donovan.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Arnold and Helene Baldwin; and sister, Linda Donovan.
The family is planning a memorial service to be held at 11:00am on Saturday, August 20, at the Presbyterian Church of Barrington, 6 Brinker Rd., Barrington.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice.