Connie Diamond

Connie died Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at the Cottonwood House in Columbus.

Connie Jo Diamond was born December 7, 1942 in Lawrence, Kansas to Maurice, Jr. and Marita L. (Brewer) Lee. She graduated from Lyndon High School in Lyndon, Kansas and completed tech training in accounting and computers. Connie married Lloyd S. Diamond on March 30, 1962 in Quenemo, Kansas. Connie lived in a number of towns and states with the longest being in Topeka, Kansas. She worked as a desktop publisher for Josten's Printing and Publishing for 14 years until retiring in 2002. In April of 2014 the couple moved to Columbus. She was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church and the YMCA. Connie enjoyed travelling, cooking and raising roses.

She is survived by:
Husband: Lloyd S. Diamond of Columbus, NE
Son: Daniel E. (Geneva) Diamond of Albany, GA
Son: David L. (Lauri) Diamond of Columbus, NE
Grandson: Eric J. Diamond of Omaha, NE
Granddaughter: Melissa Diamond of Omaha, NE
Brother: Richard A. (Kelly) Lee of Topeka, KS
Niece: Krista Gentry of Lawrence, KS
Niece: Karla Meadors of Silver Lake, KS
Niece: Samantha Loughlin of Dallas, TX
Beloved Pet: "Pepper"

She was preceded in death by:
Parents: Maurice and Marita Lee

Memorials may be directed to the Paws and Claws Adoption Program or the American Cancer Society.