Diane Marie (Gulstrom) Kuenzi, 65, of Salem, OR, passed away on Monday, September 3,2018 surrounded by her family.

Diane was born August 12, 1953 in Tillamook, OR to Alfred and Mathyl Gulstrom. She met Myron Kuenzi at Oregon State University.  They were married on August 24, 1974. They lived in Salem where they raised their family.

Diane enjoyed spending time with her family, gardening, sewing projects and giving of her time to others. She leaves behind her husband, Myron, of 44 years and her children: Sara, Tamara, Ruth (Rick) Metzger, Zach (Rachel), Melanie and Josh. Her grandchildren: Lee, Trisha, Wyatt, Serena and Ty Metzger and Courtney, Tiffany and Claire Kuenzi. Her sisters: Joyce (Frank) Hobizal of Scappoose, OR, Janet (Roger) Henderson of Elmdale, KS and Lori (Tim) Schiewe of Sisters, OR.  She was preceded in death by her parents.

Diane was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church.  She will be remembered for her warm, compassionate smile, the twinkle in her eye, little wink, and the love she had for all she met.  Even through her short battle with liver cancer, she kept that smile and positive attitude.

Funeral services will be Saturday, September 8, 2018 at 10:00 am at the Apostolic Christian Church, 4700 Howell Prairie Road NE, Silverton. Visitation will be on Friday, September 7, 2018 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Apostolic Christian Church Fellowship Hall. Arrangements are made with Unger Funeral Chapel.