KNOX — Diane M. Squibb, 63, Knox, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012, in Golden Living Center, Knox. Mrs. Squibb was born March 2, 1948, in Orange County, to Robert Dale and Mary Marguerite (Knowles) Owen and lived in Knox for six years, coming from Sharpsville. On Dec. 13, 1986, in Burlington, she was married to the Rev. Ray Squibb, who survives.
Also surviving are two daughters, Dawn Wilkinson, Fishers, and Anna Squibb, Fort Wayne; two sons, Michael Bannon, Kokomo and Joel Squibb, Lebanon; and four grandchildren, Ashley Collins, Tyler Squibb, Jessica Squibb and Alexander Pensinger. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Mrs. Squibb was an employee of the Starke County Library. She was a member of the United Methodist Women, Psi iota Xi, the Starke County Historical Society and was a Girl Scouts of America past leader. Being a pastor’s wife, she helped anchor churches for 25 years including teaching Sunday school and organizing vacation Bible schools. She was a world traveler whose travels included Scotland, England, Israel, Canada, Alaska and many travel destinations within the U.S. She was also the best fishing partner ever.
Funeral services are noon (Central time) Sunday at the Knox United Methodist Church with the Rev. Bob Dexter, the Rev. Frank Beard and Superintendent Cindy Reynolds officiating. Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the United Methodist Church and after 11 a.m. Sunday. A second funeral service is 1 p.m. (Eastern time) Monday at Cane Creek Christian Church, French Lick, with a gathering one hour prior to the service. Burial is at the Cane Creek Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be given to the North Indiana Conference United Methodist Church Pastor’s Emergency Fund, Indianapolis. Rannells Funeral Home, Hamlet Chapel is handling arrangements. To leave online condolences go to rannellsfuneralhome.com.
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