WILDEY, Diane

Arizona Daily Sun, Flagstaff, AZ Wednesday, September 8, 2010 Diane Wildey, 74, of Flagstaff, died Saturday, Sept. 4., 2010. Mrs. Wildey was born Dec. 28, 1935, in Los Angeles, the youngest daughter of Herb and Elaine Skolfield. She grew up in North Hollywood, attending Hollywood High and earning a bachelor's degree from the University of Southern California. Her early career was spent as an elementary school teacher. After meeting and marrying Robert Wildey in 1959, she turned to the vocation of wife and mother as they started their family, moving to Flagstaff in 1965 to support his career at the U.S. Geological Survey and Northern Arizona University. Mrs. Wildey spent many hours leading and supporting Flagstaff civic organizations, including the League of Women Voters, the former Flagstaff Civic Beautification Commission and the Faculty Wives Club of Northern Arizona University. She was a politically active citizen whose commitment to the community helped see through many critical initiatives that have helped the charm and character of our town persevere. Her passion for classical music was shared by giving piano lessons to many of Flagstaff's children. Mrs. Wildey is survived by her children, Robert Wildey, Herb Wildey (Robin) and Wendy Wildey; and one grandson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob, her parents and an infant son. Services for Mrs. Wildey at the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary will include a rosary today at 7 p.m. and a Memorial Mass Thursday at 10 a.m., followed by a graveside service at Calvary Cemetery. Flowers may be sent to Norvel Owens Mortuary 914 E. Route 66, Flagstaff AZ 86001. Condolences can be sent to her family at www.norvelowensmortuary.com. Norvel Owens Mortuary is handling arrangements.