Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Selby, Diane E. "Zelda" (Porter) March 28, 2011
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Ionia Sentinel Standard - March 31, 2011


Diane E. “Zelda” Selby, 72, of Curtis and formerly of Lake Odessa, died at 
Helen Newberry Joy Hospital in Newberry on Monday evening, March 28, 2011.

Born on July 2, 1938 in Eaton County, she was a daughter of the late Curnell E. 
and Edith V. (Shaw) Porter.

On March 20, 1954 Diane married George W. Selby in Eaton County. They traveled 
to this area prior to moving to the Curtis area the first time in 1968. They 
returned to Grand Ledge, but vacationed in the area until she returned in 2009.

Diane was employed at Walter Dimmick Petroleum as a cashier until her 
retirement for health reasons in 2009. Diane enjoyed cooking and while employed 
she made and delivered meals to the wounded/disabled veterans of Eaton County. 
She also enjoyed spending time with her family and grand and great-
grandchildren. She crocheted afghans and blankets for her “new arrivals” and 
for family and friends.

In addition to her parents, Diane is preceded in death by George, her beloved 
husband of over 55 years in 2007, an infant daughter Ma’rrietta, and two 
brothers, Don and Dale.

Survivors include her children, George (Vaughn) of Leslie; Curnell of Lake 
Odessa; Diane (Jacob) Moses of Curtis; Kathy (Guy) Ackley of Germfask; Merlin 
of Germfask and Robert (Kathy) of Leslie; 12 grandchildren; 11 great 
grandchildren; and her sister, Norma Patrick. 

According to her wishes, Diane was cremated. A graveside inurnment will occur 
in downstate Lakeside Cemetery in Lake Odessa later this spring. 

In lieu of flowers; memorials may be extended to the family c/o Diane Moses, 
W16311 Sandtown Road, Curtis, MI 49820.

Condolences may be directed to www.beaulieufuneralhome.com. 

Beaulieufuneralhome.com Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry is assisting the 
family with their arrangements. 



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