Marilyn M. Diamond

Trinity H.S. retiree served in WWII Navy WAVES. Marilyn M. Diamond, formerly of Washington, died Monday, May 4, 2009, in Casper, Wyo. She was born August 12, 1923, in Fredericktown, a daughter of George and Elizabeth Miller. After high school, she married Ray Diamond. During World War II, she served in the U.S. Navy WAVES. Following the war, the couple lived in Vestaburg and Beallsville and had two children, Richard and Elizabeth. She moved to Colorado with her family in 1960. She earned a bachelor of arts and master of arts from the University of Colorado in the 1960s. She taught English in Longmont, Colo., for several years before returning to Washington with her husband in 1968. She then taught at Trinity High School, retiring in 1985. Surviving are a son, Richard Diamond of Casper; a daughter, Elizabeth Dennis of Langley, British Columbia; a brother, William Miller of North Carolina; three grandchildren, Katrina, Matthew and Daniel; and three great-grandchildren, Maxwell, Cameron Elizabeth and Benjamin. Deceased are her husband, Ray, and a stepson, Ray Diamond Jr. Friends will be received from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the time of services, Saturday, May 16, in William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 395 East Maiden Street, Washington. Burial will follow in LaFayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill.