Diane Paulson

Diane Carol Paulson, 77 year old resident of Rupert, Idaho passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2018 as a result of cancer.

Diane was born on July 31, 1941 in Alvarado, Minnesota to Evert and Dorothy Erickson. She was the oldest of 2 daughters. She was baptized October 5, 1958 in the Evangelical Covenant Church, Warren, Minnesota.

Diane graduated from Alvarado High School, Alvarado, Minn in 1959. She attended University of Minnesota in St. Paul, Minn for 2 years and then transferred to the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND. She graduated from UND in June 1964 with a bachelors in Science and her teaching degree.

Diane married the love of her life, Robert (Bob) Paulson, on August 14, 1965 at the Evangelical Covenant Church, Warren, Minn. They were fortunate enough to have been able to share 50 years of marriage together. They were blessed with 2 daughters and 4 beautiful granddaughters. Steffanie Ann of Meridian, Id with her 2 daughters Kiera Diane (20) and Jenna Lee (18). Bobbi with her husband Brian Cofer of Eagle, Id and their 2 daughters Kendall Diane (15) and Paige Elizabeth (12). Also left to mourn her passing is her sister Faye Satkuman of Fargo, ND and nieces, nephews, and many beloved friends.

Diane and Bob moved to Rupert, Id in 1971 where they farmed and had a dairy. Diane also taught at East Minico Junior High School as a Home Ec and Science teacher. She was a very passionate and dedicated teacher and enjoyed her students. Throughout her career she was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International for Key Women Teachers and was president from 1996-1998. She was East Minico Junior High teacher of the year in 1991. She was also department head of EMJH school Science. Diane taught for so many years she would laugh when she would have a student that was a child to a previous student of hers.

To Diane playing the piano and organ was her heaven on earth. As a young adult she started playing for churches she attended. She was part of the musicians at Trinity Lutheran Church, Rupert, Id, up to the time of her illness. Diane was not only an accomplished organ player but also played the pedalboard. It was always fun to watch her fingers and feet making beautiful music.

Diane was always game for new adventures. Her and Bob went on many cruises together. When she was not traveling she would come to Boise area to visit her children and grandchildren and shop. She also would fly to Fargo, ND to catch up with her mother Dorothy, sister Faye and Faye's son and grandsons.

Diane had so much love for the Lord and was a faithful member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Rupert, Id for 46 years. They were her family and friends led by Pastor Bryan Lindemood. She also considered Friendship Celebration, Meridian, Id led by Pastor Tom Hausch her second church family. Diane loved that she had 2 incredible pastor's in her life.

A viewing will be held Saturday March 24, 2018 at 9:00 in Trinity Lutheran Church, 909 8th Str. Rupert, Id followed by the service at 11:00. Burial will follow at the Paul Cemetery under the direction of Hansen Mortuary.

Memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church of Rupert and Rupert Senior Center.

Funeral Service Date of Service: Mar. 24, 2018