Ethel Diane (Clayborn) Mattingly, 56

Ethel Diane (Clayborn) Mattingly, 56, “was called home on the wings of an eagle to be with the Lord, her parents and sisters” on Nov. 15, 2011, at Whitefish Care and Rehabilitation in Whitefish.

She was born on Aug. 21, 1955, in Butte, to Tommy and Sarah Clayborn. She grew up on the Oregon Coast and Great Falls, where she attended schools.

Diane married J.R. Mattingly on Aug. 24, 1974, and together they had two children, and later adopted her nephew. 

Diane loved all of her family and always had the knack to make you laugh and smile with never a dull moment. Her grandchildren were her greatest pride and passion. She always loved being around family and never strayed far from them.

Diane also liked playing bingo, camping and anything to do with her Native American heritage. Diane was loved greatly by all of her family and friends, and will be missed by all.

Diane was preceded in death by her parents; and sisters, Ramona, Julia, Cora, Laura, Doris and Minnie.

She is survived by her sons, Joshua and wife Jolene Mattingly of Kalispell, and Presley Mattingly of Billings; daughter, Brandy, and husband, Mark Dofelmire, of Kalispell; grandchildren, Cheyenne, Derek and Jamayla Mattingly; sisters, Evon and husband Dan Behrens of Kalispell, Evelyn Gladeau of Great Falls, Eleanor and husband and Warren Currie of Winston, Ore., Shirley Geaudry of Sutherlan, Ore., and Lynn and husband Jeff Chase; one brother, John, and wife, Vivian, of Columbia Falls; and many special nieces, nephews and cousins.

Memorial services for Diane will be at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19, at Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home in Kalispell.

 Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for Diane's family. You are invited to go to www.jgfuneralhome.com to view Diane's guest book, offer condolences and share memories.