Diana Lynn Verde

On Tuesday, October 28th, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer, Diana Lynn Verde, age 66 of Los Osos, CA passed away peacefully with her husband, brother and chaplain by her side. Diana fought hard until the very end. After a prayer from the chaplain and loving goodbyes from her husband and brother, the hand of God was extended, and Diana accepted it. We know not what the afterlife offers, but her soul has moved on, and she will be making her new world a better place as she did here on earth. Diana was born on July 4th, 1959, the daughter of Dr. Horatio and Sylvia Verde in Chicago, IL. Diana graduated from Andrean High School in Merrillville, IN in 1977. She graduated from Indiana University with a BA in Biology and Psychology in 1981. She went on to medical school and graduated from Far Eastern University in the Philippines in 1985. For her post graduate residency training, she spent one year at St. Mary's Health Services in Grand Rapids, MI and four years at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and graduated as an Adult and Child Psychiatrist in 1993. Diana moved to Ripon, WI and married Brian Davis on August 7th, 1993. Diana spent 14 years working locally in Ripon, Oshkosh and Fond du Lac treating adults and children in the area. Diana has always loved traveling and began doing locum tenens work, where she worked around the country as a traveling psychiatrist. She had several assignments in Wisconsin, Arizona, Montana, New Mexico and spent most of her time in California, which eventually became home. Diana had an absolute passion for working with and treating patients with difficult to treat mental disorders. She made a big difference in the lives of many, as their conditions improved, and they saw light where there once was only darkness. Diana had many interests and loves in her life. She loved playing tennis, traveling the world, and designing and making everything from purses to pet carriers. She had a gift for anything artistic, and her musical talents were equally remarkable; she loved to sing and play the piano and clarinet. Most recently she learned to play Mahjong with special friends and family. And of course, Diana especially loved her dogs, with her little girl Chikita being the most special. But most of all, Diana simply loved life and laughing with her husband, friends and family. She had a larger than life personality and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. But most importantly, Diana had a soft, gentle heart. Diana is survived by her loving husband of 32 years, Brian Davis of Los Osos, CA; her brother Glenn Verde (Carla) of Crown Point, IN; sister Cate Indermuehle (Steve), Grafton, WI; brother Marc Verde (Lynn) Simpsonville, SC; sister, Valerie Verde (Thom Jordan), Los Osos, CA; and sister Marilyn Devine (Patrick), Schererville, IN. Diana was preceded in death by her father Dr. Horatio Verde and mother Sylvia Verde. Memorials for Diana may be directed to the animal shelter of your choosing. A celebration of life will be held at a future day.

Diana Lynn Verde

July 4, 1959 - October 28, 2025