Diane Colleen Ruxlow Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Diane Colleen Ruxlow of West Des Moines, Iowa, who passed away at the age of 82, on March 6, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though Diane may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the echoes of her kindness, the warmth of her embrace, and the light of her enduring love.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Florence Catherine Colby (Johnson) and Royden Carlyle Colby. She is survived by: her husband Thomas R. Ruxlow; her daughter Rachel Ruxlow; and her grandson Carter T. Ruxlow.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Diane's honor to organizations that care for animals, a cause that was very close to her heart: Furry Friends Refuge, Animal Lifeline of Iowa, or Raccoon River Pet Rescue.
