Barbara Diel

January 26, 1938 - July 1, 2022

Barbara Sue Diel, 84, of Downey, Ca. passed away on July 1, 2022 surrounded by her family. Barbara was born on January 26, 1938 to Russell and Mary DePasquale in New York, she immediately brought joy and laughter into their world. The DePasquale’s relocated to Southern California in 1953. Barbara went on to graduate from Bell High School in 1955. After graduation she started her first job as a telephone operator for Pacific Bell Telephone Company. She worked her way up to be the administrative secretary for the Vice President. In 1962, she met Vern and two years later they married and have been inseparable. Barbara and Vern were married for 54 years and had two children, Karen and Christine. They raised their daughters in Downey. In 1988, Barbara retired after a 30-year career with Pacific Bell Telephone Company. Barbara and Vern enjoyed their retirement traveling to many different countries. When Barbara wasn’t traveling, she enjoyed playing bingo, attending her weekly senior club luncheons and working on crossword puzzles. Barbara was a fiercely dedicated mom to her children. Family came first and was above all else to Barbara, a value she instilled in all those around her. The void left by her absence is impossible for the family to fill. Barbara joins her parents, Russell and Mary in heaven. She is survived by her husband Vernon, her brother Paul, her children Karen (Paul), Christine and her grandchildren, Lauren, Michael and Rachel and her greatgrandchildren Brody, Cora and Lucy.