Zellers, Diana Bunyan, 66 passed away Sunday, December 6th in her home. She is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Gordon, her son Gordon Anne, daughter Susan Avella David and grandchildren Sydney, Kendall, Christopher, Kathleen and Dylan. A resident of South Florida since 1948, Diana graduated from South Broward High School in 1961 and the University of Miami with a Bachelors in Education in 1965. Diana was head majorette with the UM band and a sorority member of Alpha Chi. She and her husband Gordon, owned and operated the Zellers Travel Agency and Tours for many years. Diana organized and led numerous educational school trips focusing much of her work in Washington DC. Diana was very active in her community and always a contributing member of every organization to which she belonged. Diana served as President of the Hollywood Juniors Woman’s Club and on the local and state level of Florida Federation of Women’s Club. She served on the board of Sheridan House and Board President for the Hope Pregnancy Center of Broward. She and her husband were active members in Merry Mates and more recently, Harlequins. Diana and her family were long time members of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in America where she served in many capacities including women’s ministries and congregational financial secretary. Most importantly, Diana was a child of God, a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was an avid animal lover who bred parakeets while spoiling her numerous Boston Terriers, cat and cockatiels. Services will be held on Friday, December 11th from 3-5 and 6-8 pm with a Tributes of a Lifetime Service at 7 pm at Boyd-Panciera, Hollywood Chapel. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 o’clock on Saturday, December 12th at St. Andrews PCA, 500 North Park Road, Hollywood, FL 33021. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations in her name to HOPE Pregnancy Center 943 SW 71 Avenue, North Lauderdale, FL 33068 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
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Moynette & Bill Marti (Hollywood FL US)
December 9, 2009, 12:00 am
There were many happy times with our families growing up. As a neighbor and friend we shared fun, parties and laughs. Those memories will remain with us as we remember Diane and the rest of the Zellers familiy.
Jane Ewing (Grant AL US)
December 9, 2009, 12:00 am
Diana was a dear cousin. I learned many things from her and had great expereiences I will always be thankful for.
Looking forward to seeing her again, with her baton, when we meet on the otherside.
Lovingly Jane
Peggy Tingle (Plantation FL US)
December 9, 2009, 12:00 am
I was one of the teachers privileged to accompany Diane on the student trips to Washington. I still think of those trips and her fondly as they were probably more informative for me than for my students. Thank you Diane for eight wonderful years of trips to historic sites.
Shari Frank (Sunrise FL US)
December 9, 2009, 12:00 am
My sincere condolences to the Zellers family – my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Tracy Flett (Hollywood FL US)
December 9, 2009, 12:00 am
From being taught by Diana and Gordon as a young boy at church to working along side of them as an adult, I have been blessed and my life has been enriched by their love, guidance and encouragement. Diana, you will be greatly missed. I am so grateful for you sharing with me the One whose arms now cradle you. Thank you for showing me Jesus.
GWENN ANDERSON (FORT LAUDERDALE FL US)
December 10, 2009, 12:00 am
I HAVE MANY FOND MEMORIES OF DIANA WHILE CHAPERONING SUNRISE MIDDLE SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS WITH HER AND THE SCHMIDLINS. MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO HER FAMILY. I KNOW THAT MANY STUDENTS HAD THE OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME BY TRAVELING WITH HER TOUR GROUPS AND SEEING THE WONDERFUL HISTORIC SITES AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES.
MAY SHE REST IN PEACE.
Bill Perry (Ft. Lauderdale FL US)
December 11, 2009, 12:00 am
Our prayers and condolences to the Zellers family. I worked for years with Diana on the Hope Women’s Center board of directors. Those were good, enjoyable and fruitful times. Diana was always zealous and prepared and a solid contributor, a real resource. She leaves a big hole and will be missed by many.
Karen Newman Albertson (Hollywood FL US)
January 24, 2010, 12:00 am
I was so sorry to hear of Diane’s passing, I will pray for her family and friends, we went to high school at South Broward together and graduated in 1961