Willis, Diane E. 1955-2025 Larkspur, Colo.

LARKSPUR, Colo. – Diane Elaine (Jacoby) Willis, age 70, passed away at her Perry Park home in Larkspur, Colorado, with many of her family present on Nov. 22, 2025, succumbing to Lymphoma cancer.

Diane is survived by her husband of 47 years, William Garry Willis; and her two sons, Courtney James Willis, wife Kelli Suzanne (Hart) Willis, and Casey Howard Willis, wife Lauren Mechelle (Morse) Willis. Diane and Garry have two grandchildren from Courtney and Kelli, Adalynn Noelle Willis and Paige Emerson Willis.

Diane, born in Maryville, Missouri, was preceded in death by her parents, Joyce Elaine (Gillispie) Jacoby and Vincill James (Jake) Jacoby, of King City, Missouri.

Diane is survived by her two siblings, James August Jacoby, wife Teresa Ann (Christie) Jacoby, and Marion Snyder Jacoby, wife Peggy Jo (White) Jacoby; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Diane believed in and lived to help others in need, which reflected in her career, her family, her lifestyle, developing enduring friendships throughout her life.

Diane’s family is scheduling a Celebration of Life in the future when family and friends can celebrate Diane’s life and share how she impacted their lives through her kindness and dedication.

The entire obituary may be found at Olinger Andrews Caldwell Gibson Chapel, Castle Rock, CO 80104. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.