Diana Mae Owens Chase Martin, was born on December 6, 1942 at home in Fort Kipp, MT. She was born to Eunice Shields Alfrey and Cleveland Owens.
Diane received her education from Brockton Schools, graduating from there. Diane was the second oldest of 11 children, helping to raise her siblings. Diane worked for many years as a nurse’s aide at Poplar Hospital, then receiving a job for Medical Records at IHS/Verne Gibbs Health Center for 20 years, retiring to help care for her daughter Claudette.
Diane had 4 children Richard (Jackie) Chase, Nathan (Tami) Chase, Claudette, Jimmy John Chase and Deb. She was a single parent to her children and raised them to the best of her ability. She has a total of 8 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. On January 4, 2014 Claudette died. It was a shock to the family. Now its beautiful knowing Mom is back with Claudette and the rest of her loved ones. Most blessed of all, she is with our Lord and Savior, one of the best singing and dancing Angels the Lord has received.
Diane was an avid Pow-wower, giving to as many as she could. She loved to sing, as she, her mom Eunice, sisters Joyce, Sandra and Eleanore McKay had their own group singing in as many pow-wows as possible. Diane was also a champion fancy dancer in her younger years, and then switched to jingle dress, to which she still danced. She made sure her sons and daughter danced and knew how to sing, which led to her grandkids and great-grandchildren. She instilled tradition, wisdom, respect and life in her children. We know we have missed numerous people, as Mom has adopted brothers, sister, sons, daughters, grandchildren, etc., but know she loved each and every one of you. Thank you to the numerous doctors, nurses, Tribal health for assisting and helping Mom.
donna says
My sincere condolences to Diane Martin family. She will be truly missed at all the pow-wows, and missed by all that knew her. Prayers for comfort and strength during the loss of your beloved mother, sister, auntie, grandmother, great-grandmother and other family members friends.
Gina Bearfighter says
Auntie Diane will be truly missed for her lack of presence at all the pow-wows will be not go unnoticed, and she will be missed by all that knew her.
My Prayers for your comfort and strength during the loss of your beloved mother, sister, auntie, grandmother and friend.
Ecclesiastes 3
1To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:
2A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;
3A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;
4A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;
5A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;
6A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away;
7A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
8A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.
9What profit hath he that worketh in that wherein he laboureth?
10I have seen the travail, which God hath given to the sons of men to be exercised in it.
11He hath made every thing beautiful in his time: also he hath set the world in their heart, so that no man can find out the work that God maketh from the beginning to the end.
Gina Bearfighter says
Prayers for comfort and strength during the loss of your beloved mother, sister, auntie, gr aw ndmother, friend.
Ecclesiastes 3
3 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:
2 A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;
3 A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;
4 A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;
Rayaunna Track says
She was my great grandma. She is sweet,funny,loving, and has a heart of gold 💛 All things happen for a reason and this reason was that God didnt want her to feel no more pain and now she’s dancing powwow in heaven💞 She always believes in anyone she loved even if they want to give up , she would motivate them to get up again. The last time I seen her was at Billings Hospital and I told her everything that was happening for me at school. I told her about my volleyball game and she said when she came home she’ll come to my game… she’s home now and I know she’ll be at my game . Goodbyes aren’t forever, it just means I’ll miss you until I’ll see again. And I will miss and I know your happy and smiling. I will try to win my game for you. I love you❤
The Grey Bear Family says
Rest in Peace our relative until we meet again Toka sa aka
Nancy Samuelson says
My Friend,,,, To her family and friends. May her spirit watch over us all.
Eldoris Alexander says
My comforter when I needed someone, during my lil sister Myra chasers burial! Say hi to my baby sister and all my loved ones Diane!
Debra Shields says
Love u aunty rest easy , it’s every time I lose a family member because I was away for so long away from my family I hold close to the ones I have lift … I do have the memories of as a kid with u and grandma Eunice Grandpa Jerry powwows n sing, our lost long talk … Never forgotten aunty love Debra shields and my husband Arlin Hapa your Keno machine lucky nickel guy …
Love us all Arlie shields and family …
Gay Pennington says
To my adopted sister Diane. Every time we run into each other you always had a smile on your face. I will never forget when you came over to my house after you heard I had my first son Carl. You wanted to see Carl and I was okay. We always had things to talk about and I will miss running into you when I come home to Poplar. You raise your family and did a wonderful job. Your family would always stop to visit when ever we saw each other. May you rest in peace and there is no more suffering. I will miss you. Sorry I won’t be able to come home but I will be thinking of you all. My love to the whole family.
Gay Pennington says
Sorry to see that Diane past. Your mom was a hard worker and raise you all so well. I will miss my adopted sister. But mostly I will miss our visits when I come home. She always had a smile on here face. Would always make sure I was doing good and happy living in Billings. Diane you will always be in my heart and soul. May you rest in peace. God will comfort you all. Love to the family. Love your Auntie Gay in Billings
Lucy Redekopp says
My sincere condolences to the family. Diane was a wonderful lady God bless her. She will be dearly missed.
Lucy Redekopp says
My sincere condolences to the family. Diane was a wonderful lady. She will be dearly missed.
Bettie Szymanski-Rowe says
My prayers are with the family of Diane Chase. She’ll be missed very much. I will remember her as a great person that always had time to talk to me. May she rest in peace and my God touch you all during your time of loss.
Jonny BearCub says
To the family know Diane was loved by many of us and will be missed. I will miss her jokes, visiting and laughing with her, and talking about “old” times and friends who have gone before us. It gladdens my heart to know she is joyfully being reunited with many of them who greet her as she enters into that Camp on the otherside. I send thoughts of comfort and prayers of strength to you all as you say farewell.
Bernice Owens says
I’m so sorry for your loss of your Mother, my name is Bernice Owens and I’m from Washington State and I’m the youngest daughter of Cleveland J. Owens, Jr. your mom and I are sisters same dad different mom’s.