Diane May Rankin Kidd was born in Omaha, Nebraska on January 15, 1946 to Jesse David "J.D." and Frances May Rankin. She passed away on July 10, 2018 at Sage Desert Care Center in Tucson, Arizona.

Diane grew up in Shenandoah, Iowa, attended school in Shenandoah, graduating with the Class of 1964. After high school she attended Southern Methodist University (SMU) in Dallas, Texas. She majored in Elementary education. While at SMU, Diane met the love of her life John Riley Kidd, they were married in Shenandoah on December 29, 1967.

Diane taught fifth grade in Shenandoah for two years, after which she spent several years as a substitute teacher. Following the births of Jordan (1972) and Jerod (1974), Diane became a stay at home Mom. After both boys started school Diane worked part-time at Mae Farmer's and also kept books for Kidd Enterprises.

She enjoyed playing golf with other ladies and playing couples golf in Shenandoah. She was active in the Congregational UCC Church serving on several committees as well as being active in Women's Fellowship. In the late 70's and early 80's Diane was active in The Southwest Iowa Theater. She was in the chorus in several musical productions and was most proud of playing Bloody Mary in "South Pacific." Diane served on the Shenandoah School Board from October 1990 until October 1994.

Beginning in the mid 90's she enjoyed spending the winters in Tucson, Arizona, playing golf and socializing with the many friends she made at the Omni Tucson National Resort.

Diane is survived by her husband of fifty years, John, sons Jordan and wife Tammy of Colorado Springs, Colorado and Jerod and wife Angelina of Redmond, Washington, sister Betty Jane Shaw and husband Bill of Shenandoah, sisters-in-law Kathleen Lackey and husband Steve of Bellville, Texas and Deborah Kinsey of Frisco, Texas and several nieces and nephews. Diane is also survived by her favorite cousin Karen May Sislo and husband Jim and aunt E.J. May as well as several other cousins. Also, Kidd's hosted two AFS exchange students, Patrick Veinne from France and Sven Labudda from Germany. She was preceded in death by her grandson Jeremy, parents J.D. and Frances Rankin, grandparents Earl and Gertrude May and Jesse and Nelle Rankin.

Celebration of Life memorial service will be held 10:00 am, July 23, 2018 at the Congregational Church in Shenandoah.

Memorial visitation with the family will be held from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm, July 22, 2018 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah.

Burial of cremains will be held at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah. Memorials may be directed to the Congregational Church of Shenandoah.