BOMBER MEMORIAL

DIANNE LUCILLE TERRY POTTER ~ Class of 1966
November 1, 1948 - January 12, 2021







Dianne Lucille Terry Potter passed away from kidney failure surrounded by family at the home of her daughter, Azura (Wendy) Archibald, in Hurricane, UT on January 12, 2021. She was 72 years old.

She was born in Denver, CO on November 1, 1948, to Robert William Terry and Lucille Ruth Nelson-Terry. She was the oldest child and had one younger sister, Patricia "Trish" Terry Penlick. Dianne lived in Denver with sweet memories living near her grandparents and moved to Richland when she was 7 years old.

She attended Jason Lee Grade School, Chief Jo Junior High School and graduated from Richland's Columbia High School in 1966. Following high school she attended Modern Business School and Peterson School of Business.

Dianne and her best friend, Mary Jackson Rickard ('66), danced ballet at the World's Fair for a summer in Seattle. Dianne teased, joked and was hilarious to all her closest friends.

She gave up all her possessions including her red satin toe shoes to become a nun, but God had other plans for her. She was baptized in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and met Verl Potter the same night at a church dance. Verl and Dianne were married January 21, 1971. She passed away just short of their 50th wedding anniversary.

Dianne's life was filled with selfless service, and she was a faithful member of her church throughout her life. Dianne knew her most important life's work was raising her five beautiful children; they were her jewels and most prized possession. Dianne's success as a mother is evident in the character of her children and the lives they live. Her thoughtfulness, kindness, and humor will always be remembered and cherished by many.

She is survived by her husband, Verl Potter, and her five children: Caroline Potter Mitchell ('90) of Richland; Jeff Potter ('90) of Yorba Linda, CA; Amy Potter Palmer ('95) of Wylie, TX; Robert Potter (`00) of Spokane; and Azura (Wendy) Potter Archibald (`03) of Hurricane, UT. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren and by her sister, Patricia "Trish" Terry Penlick.

Dianne was preceded in death by her father, Robert William Terry, who passed away on September 11, 2000; by her mother, Lucille Ruth Nelson-Terry, who passed away on February 12, 2013; and by her brother-in-law, Mike Penlick, who passed away on May 6, 2008.

The viewing was held from 6-8pm on Friday, January 22, 2021. The Funeral Services were held at 10am on Saturday, January 23, 2021, at Einan's at Sunset Event Center. Burial followed immediately at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Richland.

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Published in the Tri-City Herald on January 21, 2021.



Bomber Memorial put together by Shirley COLLINGS Haskins ('66).