Diane Bamberg White was born Nov. 28, 1943 in Jackson, Mississippi, and was the only daughter of Edward and Dorothy.

Since Diane’s father was in the Navy they moved every few years throughout her life. Duty stations included Seattle, Washington; Coronado, California; Pearl Harbor, Hawaii; Arlington, Virginia; Mare Island, California; Yokohama, Japan; and Pt. Mugu, near Oxnard, California.

It was during their three years in Japan that Diane met her future husband, Lt. Ron White, a navy pilot. They were married at Pt. Mugu on Jan. 15, 1966.

Diane and Ron continued the pattern of moving every two to three years. They were stationed in Beeville, Texas; Meridian, Mississippi; Monterey, California; and San Diego, California, where Ron retired in 1979.

In the short 11 years their son Randall lived, Diane was a loving, supportive mother. She shared Randall’s enthusiasm for school, sports, and life. Ron and Diane shared the stress which led up to Randall’s death from cancer in 1978.

Ron’s new career as a commercial pilot for Sky West Airlines brought the couple to Santa Barbara in 1982. At a friend’s urging, Diane joined the Children’s Home Auxiliary (which became the Transition House Auxiliary).

She enjoyed and was very active in the non-profit fundraising arena. Diane felt the association with volunteerism added a new dimension to her life.

Her favorite pastime and passion was playing bridge with friends.

Diane and her husband traveled extensively in their 59-year marriage, including cruises to Antarctica and Iceland.

Diane is survived by her husband Ron White.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory should be sent to Transition House, 425 E. Cota St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101.