Dianne Laverdure

Ruth Dianne (DeBerry) Laverdure, 55, of Great Falls, passed away on March 5, 2015.A memorial service will be held on Monday, March 9, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangement.Dianne was born on January 26, 1960 to Rufus Bill and Alvina (LaMere) DeBerry in Great Falls. She attended Great Falls High School. She worked as a waitress and cashier at the west side Taco Treat location until she retired.She married Joseph Tony Laverdure, the love of her life, on May 9, 1986. In 42 years they had not once parted. Through their life together they were blessed with eight children.Dianne had many hobbies throughout her life, but her favorite were beadwork, making dreamcatchers, crochet, and bingo. She loved playing pool, dancing and going on walks with Joseph. She was very proud of her American Indian heritage.She is survived by her husband Joey; sons Joe Jr. (Sherice), Christopher (Megan), and Chief William; daughters Dana, Maria, Celia, Crystal, and Althea Bradford; mother Alvina DeBerry; siblings Alvina Sayers, Susie Sanchez-Goss, Ronald Lee DeBerry, Mary DeBerry, Carol DeBerry Foster, and Patricia Keatts; grandchildren Susie, Shadow, Dante, Dominic, Tony, Creeanna, Saul, Salena, Nyla, Shayla, Joe III, Makayla, Tigan, Thomas Michael, Madison, Chris Jr., Gabriella, LaToya, Cecelia, Alicia, Willam Jr., Tyler, and Elvis Presleya special blessing; great grandchildren AJ, Annalee and Wyatt; and special friend Yvonne Demontiney.Dianne was preceded in death by her father Bill and grandchildren Joseph and Shaquira.