Diane Moore Obituary

Diane was a special person to me, as she was to so many others. Lucky to meet her and work with her at the Tribune, and spend many fun times with her outside of work. She had a way of making you feel like you were the most important person in the world to her - she genuinely cared about people. Whip smart, and her sense of humor was my favorite thing about her. I can still hear her laugh... We lost touch over the last several years, but it always seemed like I could just pick up the phone & we'd be just where we left off. So sad that she is no longer here with us. The world lost a special person. Jason & Beka - you have my heartfelt sympathy.

Sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort support you during this time of grief.

Diane and I worked together in the early 70's. Diane was dynamic and persuasive. She easily warmed up to people and always saw your viewpoint. However if she disagreed with your viewpoint she let you know about it. She was never shy nor demure. Diane was energetic with a great sense of humor. I always considered her a good friend. I will miss her but her memory lingers on.

Diane was an amazing friend. I first met her in the early seventies when I was an account executive at an ad agency in Chicago and she called on me for the Chicago Tribune. There were very few women in both of our jobs at the time. She was smart, fun and a joy to be with and we became good friends. We shared a love for poetry, especially the poems of Sylvia Plath.
I remember when Rocky first came out Diane had an idea how we could embarrass her boss Jack Dickman. Diane and Jack had taken me to a Golden Globes match a few days before and Diane gave me a Golden Globes outfit. She convinced me to wear the jacket and boxing shorts with her, she grabbed a boom box with the Rocky theme blaring and we in our Golden Globe costumes paraded in to the restaurant where he was dining! I think in the end we were more embarrassed then he was, but it was still fun and pure Diane.

For a while we lost touch because of changing jobs and life situations, but about ten years ago found each other and rekindled our friendship. It was like the time in-between just vanished.

She was a one of a kind friend. I was very lucky to know her.

I used to call Diane "The First Lady of Chicago". She was a great mentor to me at the Chicago Tribune, and alongside her brilliance and wit, she was also one of the kindest ladies I have ever met. Rest in peace Diane - you will be missed.

I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my condolences.

-Karyn (Carter) Reid

Dear Diane's family, you have my sincerest sympathies. I worked happily with her at the Tribune for years and loved every minute with her. I have extremely fond memories of her and absolutely agree with sincere words spoken by others above. She was a great, true person and will be truly missed by many!! Love, Jane O'Malley

You have my deepest sympathy for your loss. May God's love and peace surround you and comfort you in your time of grief.

Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother. Diane lived in the building where I work as the Doorman and we were friends for over 15 years. She was truly a special Lady. I will miss her.

My condolences to the family. May the God of comfort give you strength during this difficult time.

Diane was a friend and mentor to me when I worked at the Chicago Tribune. She was such a strong woman that was a great role model. When I worried about being a working mom, she assured me that the quality time I spent was more important than quantity. She encouraged me when I needed it and kicked me in the butt when I needed it too! I know she impacted so many lives. She was truly a special woman. RIP Diane.

Dianomite as Billy would call you. He was right your strength,independence and knowledge were just a few of the wonderful qualities of your personality.

You had that your way or no way when it was something you believed in strongly you being a fiery,strong willed woman.
I was blessed to have met you!

Billy always spoke proud and loving words of you.

You being a woman to stand up to anything when it was right & reinforced my strength.

Even in the end you had it under control
as you did your life.

I remember the phone calls we had laughing and you empowering and acknowledging my opinions right or wrong.

I did not understand the lack of communication suddenly I had a feeling something was not right but you explained why at your desired time.

Thank you for all the Christmas and birthday cards that always made Billy laugh they were right on target:)

Thank you for telling me I was your lantern in the dark.

You being the kind,warm,loving,strong willed woman.

We know you are in a better place and will be missed beyond words can describe.
There will always be a void in our hearts and lives.

Love you Diane! RIP
Billy & Lisa

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.