| Graduation Year | Class of 1968 |
| Date of Birth | Apr 04, 1950 |
| Date of Passing | Jul 22, 2024 |
| About | DIANA SUE RENNIE April 4, 1950 ˜ July 22, 2024 Diana Sue Rennie was born April 4, 1950, in Seattle, WA, and left us too soon on July 22, 2024. As a young girl growing up in Seattle, she and her siblings enjoyed skiing at Sahalee, camping trips to Alta Lake, and time on the water at Priest Lake and Lake Washington. One of her favorite memories to share were the train trips she and her sister, Marilyn, would take to see her grandparents down in Astoria, OR. Diana and her family moved to Yakima, WA, when she was young. She graduated from Eisenhower High School in 1968. She then attended Central Washington University and graduated with a degree in elementary education. Shortly after graduating with a degree, she received her first job at Helen Baller Elementary in the town of Camas, WA, in 1973. She taught second grade for 11 years before moving to Lacamas Heights. Diana taught there for 30 years before retiring in 2014. She deeply loved the children and families of Camas. She served her community well beyond the classroom in various arenas including serving on Camas City Council, an active Soroptimist member, and president of Camas Education Association for years. After retiring, she dedicated much of her time to the local Backpack Food Program at Interfaith Treasure House and Family Resource Center, and most recently was a regular volunteer and math tutor, supporting teachers and students at Prune Hill Elementary, as well as her niece’s school in Selah, WA. Diana was preceded in death by her sister, Marilyn (Rennie) Bainter; and both of her parents, John Russell Rennie and Genevieve (Harmon) Rennie, all of Yakima. Diana leaves behind her brother, John Rennie (Angela Rennie) and sons, Averall and Nick Rennie of Yakima; as well as her niece, Kate (Bainter) Mercer, husband, John Mercer, and great-nephews and niece, Jax, Maddox and Madilyn Mercer, all of Yakima as well. What Diana love most in her life was her family, her two cats, many friends, and all of her students she had in her impressive 41 years of teaching elementary school. Around her home you will find many old photos, cards, letters, and graduation announcements from past students. Some of whom she was still in contact with. She was truly a gifted educator and left behind a wonderful legacy of kindness, patience, love, and generosity to her family, friends, and the community of Camas. After retirement, her true joy came from her biweekly visits to her niece, Kate’s, to spend time with her great-niece and nephews. She could watch them for hours with sheer amusement and the smile that they brought to her face was priceless. We were all so fortunate to have her in our lives and will be truly missed in our hearts. |
