Diana Planedin

A Celebration of Life Service will be held in Spring of 2026.

Diana was born on a farm near Whitebeech Saskatchewan on December 17th, 1941.  She passed away peacefully in her suite at Davies Towers on December 24, 2025.

Diana grew up attending Porcupine school, where childhood memories of riding her horse to class stayed with her for a lifetime.  As a young woman, she met Nick Planidin, and they married in 1957.  Together they raised three children Don, Larry and Ken.  Farming on Thunder Hill was their life for the first 5 years of their marriage.  After that time, they bought land by White Beach, where they farmed until 1968.  With their farming operation, they also raised many animals, goats, horses, cows, pigs, sheep and chickens, and milked as many as 14 cows. Even with this diverse farming operation, times were tough for farming in those years.  Crop failures were frequent, and they decided to leave the farm and move to Arran Saskatchewan.  Nick and Diana worked as caretakers in the school at Arran SK.  In 1973, they moved to Kamsack where they became caretakers at the Victoria school.

In 1975, Diana began work in the Eaglestone Lodge in Kamsack.  This sparked a desire to return to school.  She enrolled in the Community College, and began her studies, graduating with a certificate in the CCA program.  This was a pivotal time for her, as she entered a profession that gave her great satisfaction for 25 years.

Diana had many interests and hobbies.  She loved to garden; growing flowers and tending to the yard.  Many quilts were created, and afghans crocheted.  She and Nick enjoyed the outdoors; camping, fishing and being in their boat on the lake.  One of the highlights of being on the boat was packing and eating a lunch while they were on the lake.  Sure enough, once that first bite of the sandwich was taken, the fish would start biting!

Her family and friends were very important to her.  Cooking and sharing meals and having family over for barbeques was a highlight of her life.  She was often cooking and baking, only to give most of it away to family and friends.  Spending time with her beloved grandchildren was a pleasure.  She was often seen with the camera, trying to record these precious moments.  Jesse and Megan spent many weekends with Gramma Diana and Grampa Nick.  Always busy making cake and cookies, playing games, and making snowmen in the winter.  Granddaughter Alison was always willing to help out with the little ones.  As they grew older, they enjoying going quadding with Nick and Diana, exploring the outdoors and nature.  Gramma often sat in the back seat and let them do the driving, although she had to frequently remind them to slow down and not hit all the bumps and potholes.  Diana was delighted when her great-grandson, Keelan, joined the family in January of 2017, followed by the addition of Levi in February of the same year.

In 2011, as it became more difficult to care for a large yard, Diana and Nick moved into Davies Towers.  Diana kept herself busy, gardening in raised flower beds that were constructed around the building, lobbying for a Davies Towers gazebo so that individuals and families could spend time in the outdoors, initiating and leading an exercise program for the residents, planning supper and gatherings in the amenities room.  She made so many friends, some new some who she had known for years.  She was always available to lend a hand or a listening ear, and was very willing to impart words of knowledge.  Her sense of humor made sharing time with her fun and enjoyable.  I’ve heard it said that she and her closest friends were considered the “Instigators” of fun and activities in Davies Towers. 

The loss of her husband, Nick, on September 13, 2016 changed her life.  She moved into a smaller suite in Davies Towers, and became even more involved with her friends.  She continued to plan activities and events, and took great pleasure bringing people together.

Diana was predeceased by her husband, Nick Planidin, her parents John and Jenny Markin, two brothers, Sam and Peter, and a sister Annie Slastukin.  Left to mourn, are her children Don (Joan), Larry (Norma) and Ken (Colleen). Her treasured grandchildren, Alison and Levi, Jesse, Megan and Keelan, and step grandchildren, Jovie and Willow.  Also left to mourn are her nieces and their families, Lorraine Bowlin, Flo Hale and Hazel (Mike) Allen, as well as her many friends.

Diana’s kindness, practical wisdom and joyful spirit brought people together and left a lasting impression on everyone who knew her.  She will be deeply missed and fondly remembered.

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