Diana

Bulkley

Diana Bulkley, of Warrenton, MO, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021 after a lengthy illness. She was 66 years old. Diana was born in St. Louis, Missouri on August 25, 1954 to the late George A. Bulkley and Leona M. Bulkley (nee Rothove). Diana grew up in St. Louis, MO until her late twenties when she moved to Warrenton, MO.

Diana earned her Nursing Degree from St. Mary's College in O'Fallon, MO. For most of her life she worked in the nursing field, primarily at nursing homes, where she was a well-liked and respected RN.

Diana loved animals and always had one or more animal companions in her home throughout her life. She enjoyed watching dog shows, nature shows, and British television (especially comedies). She loved arts and crafts and she practiced knitting, needlework, sewing, ceramics, and painting. She was always reading a variety of good books and studied a variety of topics; reading books was a lifelong interest. When she was in elementary school, she complained to the principal that she had read all the books in the school library and there was nothing left for her to read.

Diana had a wealth of knowledge for anyone who asked for her help, advice, or just information on almost any topic. She was extremely knowledgeable about anything related to nursing, health, animals, plants, and gardening. Diana was also something of the informal family historian, always knowing who-was-who, how everyone was related, and what was going on with everyone; anyone who had a question about the family would ask Diana. She was always involved in family celebrations and holidays, often bringing her homemade lemon meringue pies to holiday dinners. Diana lovingly attended to and cared for both of her parents during extended illnesses at the end of their lives.

She was preceded in death by her father, George A. Bulkley; her mother, Leona M. Bulkley; her brother, Allen C. Bulkley; and her nephew, David S. Bulkley.

She is survived by her brother, Leo Bulkley; sister-in-law, Wanda (Leo) Bulkley; sister-in-law, Rita (Allen) Bulkley; nieces, Catherine Money (nee Bulkley) and Brandy (Curtis) Griffin (nee Bulkley); nephews, George R. Bulkley, Charles (Misa) Bulkley, Jeffery (Hannah) Bulkley, Daniel Bulkley, Michael (Katty) Bulkley, James (Kryssy) Bulkley, and George (Mimi) Vance; eighteen great nieces and nephews; and three great-great nephews.

Devoted daughter, loving sister, and beloved aunt, Diana, with her lighthearted, kind, and helpful manner, will be dearly missed.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

A private memorial ceremony will be held by the family.