Diana Bodde 77, of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2024 in St. Joseph. She was born May 19, 1947 in St. Joseph, daughter of Flora Matthews and Ernest Abbott.
She attended Benton High School. She married Fred on February 1, 1964 at St. Francis Catholic Church. She worked at Shelter Insurance, and as a beautician. Diana enjoyed riding motorcycles, traveling, dancing, visiting the casino, and she was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church.
Diana was preceded in death by her father, Ernest Abbott, mother, Flora Ann (John Potts) Matthews, son-in-law, D.J. Stewart, sisters, Sherry Sue Redmond, Jerry Abbott, and Virginia Abbott.
Survivors include: husband, Fred Bodde of the home, daughters, Stacey Bodde of St. Joseph, MO, Tracey Stewart, and Karen (Shannon) St Claire of St. Joseph, MO, sisters, Carol Porter and Amy (Art) Hecker both of St. Joseph, MO, brother, Billy Ray Abbott of St. Joseph, MO, and multiple grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at 10:00 am at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Father Mark Yates Celebrant. The Rosary will be recited at 5:30 pm, Monday at Rupp Funeral Home by Deacon Marcelino Canchola. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday at Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at Mount Olivet Cemetery.
