Diane Steffens

September  11th, 1960 November  16th, 2024
Ft Myers Florida
Diane Steffens

Love leaves a memory, and lives in our memories... an eternal love no one can deny.

Obituary

Diane Pearl (Buttram) Steffens – Recalling Romans 5:2, “… through whom also we have access by Faith into this Grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the Glory of God.” Our beloved Diane left this life to be with her Lord Jesus on Saturday, November 16, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was 64 years young. Devoted mother of Sean Ross Steffens and Cristian Jacob Steffens. Loving wife to her husband Edward Steffens. Cherished Grandmother by Sean and his wife Alyssa’s three granddaughters Kinslee, Kaylani, and Kapri.

Diane was born on September 11, 1960. The only child and daughter of Edgar Ross Buttram and Naomi D. Buttram, predeceased. Diane grew up in Cutler Ridge / Miami Florida. She attended school at Cutler Ridge Elementary, Cutler Ridge Junior High, and graduated in 1978 senior class of Miami Southridge Senior High. Diane went on to an Associates level degree in dental assisting from Robert Morgan Vocational School. She enjoyed that career for more than 25 years. 

Diane met her husband Ed through mutual friends and began dating December 2nd, 1982. That first date was true love and lasted their entire lives together. Diane and Ed were married in the First Baptist Church of Perrine August 2nd, 1986. When asked how long they were married Diane always liked to add the previous time to say they had been together for 42 years.  
Diane’s greatest passion was devotion and love for her family and friends. Always proud to say she raised more than just her two boys she loved it when so many of their friends knew her love as “Momma Steffens”. Diane kept in touch with everyone she could for birthdays, holidays, anniversaries, and so often just to say hi and ask how they were doing. She confessed a wonderful childlike faith in her salvation through Jesus Christ. Baptized in the same church she was later married in, the same Revered Tommy Watson resided over both. 

A celebration of life memorial will take place April 26, 2025, at Cypress Lake United Methodist Church Chapel; 8570 Cypress Lake Drive Ft Myers, Florida 33919. Relatives and friends are invited to share this special time with us.


In lieu of flowers, Diane’s father was a WWII veteran, Purple Heart Recipient and for 36 years Diane was a faithful, patient and loving firefighter’s wife. It would be our great honor to have donations provided to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation in her memory.

Your donation and dedication can be made: Online: T2T.org While making your donation, check the box to “dedicate my donation in honor or in memory of someone”. “Diane Steffens”.

By mail: 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, New York 10306 Make your check out to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation and mail it back with completed online form.

Timeline

1960
September 11th
Came in like a hurricane
Diane's Dad drove her mom to Jackson Memorial Hospital , in the family VW , during hurricane Donna... Nothing like a grand entrance!
1978
June
Graduated from Miami Southridge SH
First graduating class of a brand new school.
1986
August 2nd
Wedding Day
The most beautiful bride ever married Ed Steffens, the luckiest man in the world !
1990
July 19th
First born
Gave birth to our first born son, Sean Ross Steffens. Name sake of his grandfather. 
1993
April 16th
Another born
Gave birth to our second boy, Cristian Jacob Steffens (CJ). Name sake of his great grandfather 
2000
September 8th
Diane's 40th Birthday surprise
I tried to secretly surprise Diane with a 24hr whirlwind trip to NY. We did a day of sight seeing, Lion King on Broadway, dinner uptown Manhattan, and a midnight carriage ride in Central Park. 

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January 31, 2025
Diane and I shared a paraproffesional position for Lee county school district. Our kids attended the same school we worked at. We shared alot of laughs, alot of bevvies together, up until the kids went there own ways and different schools. We ran into each other at Pu six every other week, and hooked.up for happy hour occasionally. She always had a cheery disposition and a huge smile. I saw her in Oct, and she never let on she was ill. She was just so happy to see a friendly face at the store. GOD SPEED. REST IN PEACE.
Go dance with the angels my friend.
VIK AND TOM
Vikki mattras
January 24, 2025
My sister Cathy Sargeant was very good friends with Diane. I recall they enjoyed each other so much on Martinique Drive, where my sister and I also grew up. Cathy passed away in June of 2020 and I can't help but think both of these lovely women left us too soon. Prayers and energy coming your way for healing. You and your family have lost a lot and I am so sorry. Please know she is well remembered...
Janet Sargeant
January 24, 2025
As an air force brat, I moved 8 times before 5th grade. It was hard. Diane was the first friend I made in Florida.
Friendship is always a gift, but being new and having someone like her befriend you and make you welcome is the kind of generosity you never forget and are always grateful for.
She had a willowy, effortless, loveliness. She will be missed.
Cheryl Kessell
January 23, 2025
Sorry for your loss Ed. Something you may not know about Diane is that our family used to live across the street from her on Martinique when we first moved to Miami before my parents bought the house on Coral Sea Road. She was really good friends with my older sister Cheryl.
Peter Kessell
January 21, 2025
Someone asked me how I get through this experience now ? Yes faith in Jesus Christ and His salvation... Always, but there is something incredibly comforting in remembering and knowing we showed our love to one another everyday of our life together. From never missing kisses and hugs in the mornings, to holding hands everywhere we went, to always using our pet names for every conversation... We lived our love for each other everyday, always committed to "forever" beyond any limits imaginable !
Ed Steffens, Hubby

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Ed Steffens
STEPBROTHER EDDIE
STEPBROTHER EDDIE
Ed Steffens
Diane Steffens

Favorites


DISNEY - ANY HOTEL ON PROPERTY - ANY TIME WE CAN !
What was Diane's favorite Color?
COBALT BLUE
What was Diane's favorite TV show?
Big Bang Theory or one her "ghost" adventure shows
What was Diane's favorite Sports Team?
Dallas Cowboys or every team her boys ever played on !
What was Diane's favorite Restaurant?
University Grill or any restaurant together with her hubby
What was Diane's favorite Music / Song?
Big Journey fan... All 80's rock-n-roll
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