Diane Thayer Kessler Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Diane Thayer Kessler (Stayton, Oregon), born in Portland, Oregon, who passed away on January 19, 2026, at the age of 81, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Diane Thayer Kessler to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Viola Bell Pulley and Robert Frances Clark Sr.. She is survived by: her children, Penny Johnston, Victoria Johnston, Tommy Kessler and Teddy Kessler; her grandchildren, Ashley Moore, Christian, Elizabeth, Kendra, Brielle, Keira Kessler, Amber, Tia, Candace, Jesse Aaron, Joshua Johnston and Alexa Bender; and her brother Carl Tyner. She is also survived by 20 great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.
In honor of Diane's lifelong spirit of generosity, the family asks that in lieu of flowers, you "pay it forward".
