Diana Lassen's Obituary
Diana Lassen, 72, of Clinton, passed away, Friday, October 2, 2020 at MercyOne – Clinton.
Diana S Lassen, nee. Smith
September 28, 1948 - October 2, 2020
Diana S Lassen, nee. Smith, was born on September 28, 1948 in Clinton, Iowa, the daughter of Robert and Marie Smith (nee. Wiersema). She passed away suddenly at MercyOne, Clinton, IA.
A 1967 graduate of Clinton High School, she went on to earn her Bachelor’s of Arts from Lindenwood College of St. Charles, Missouri, then pursued her degree in Physical Therapy from Washington University of St. Louis. Diana was a dedicated physical therapist, working primarily with the elderly, beginning in 1972 for Clinton Physical Therapy in Clinton and Dewitt, Iowa and Morrison, Illinois, retiring as head of Morrison Physical Therapy in 2010.
On July 8, 1972, Diana married Uwe Lassen at the United First Presbyterian Church in Clinton after meeting on a blind date. They were married a blissful 48 years full of love between them. Diana and Uwe shared a very special life together.
Diana enjoyed the textile arts with cross stitch, knitting, and crocheting. Friends and relatives always longed to receive one of her masterpieces as a gift. She had a beautiful singing voice and was a member of the RiverChor in Clinton. Diana was a faithful Christian and cared deeply for her community and church. She was a devoted member of Fulton Presbyterian Church, and PEO Chapter of Kentucky. She loved to travel as much as she enjoyed a quiet night at home, and she would try to visit a yarn shop anytime she went to a new city.
Diana is survived by her beloved husband: Uwe Lassen of Clinton; children: Chris (Juliya) Lassen of Huntsville, Alabama, Robert Lassen of Bloomington, Indiana, and Heidi Chapman, nee. Lassen, of Denver Colorado; five grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents.
A Memorial Service will be 3:00pm, Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at the Clinton Chapel Snell-Zornig Funeral Homes & Crematory. Visitation will be from 1:00pm to the service time Tuesday at the funeral home. Masks will be required for those in attendance. Private family burial will be in the Clinton Lawn Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Presbyterian Church Fulton Illinois.
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