Diane Fair
Diane Lucille Fair passed away peacefully, surrounded by close family and friends, on February 28, 2026, after a brave battle with ALS at age 65. Diane was born on November 26, 1960, and raised in Florissant, Missouri.
Diane is preceded in death by her parents, Frank Lloyd Montgomery and Catherine Maria Montgomery (nee Fair). She is survived by the love of her life, Darren McBroom, along with her children – Neal (Amy) Toth, Nathan Toth and Christina (Tim) Geldmacher. She was a very proud Grammy to Landon and Amelia. Diane is also survived by her brothers – Jim (Cherie) Montgomery, Mike Montgomery and Richard Montgomery, as well as many dear friends, co-workers, colleagues and pets – Finn and Pita.
Diane will always be remembered for her strength, bravery and kindness. She was a nurse for over 20 years and took such pride in her work. Among the places she worked were St. Luke’s and Gentiva Hospice. Diane was well known throughout the hospice world as a fantastic, incredible nurse – everyone wanted her in their corner. She cherished her family, friends and co-workers and always made sure they knew they were loved
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Diane’s name may be made to the ALS Association (www.als.org) and Shriners Children’s Hospital (www.shrinerschildrens.org).
She was a superb nurse, incredible friend and just one of a few of the best humans ever. Love you my friend and fellow nurse. I’ll miss you so much
What a beautiful obituary and lovely video tribute to her. I was so honored to meet Diane. She truly had the most infectious smile. She will be missed. My thoughts go out to her entire family.
Diane was such a sunshine. I adored her. It was an honor to meet her, to know her and to learn from
her. I’m sending prayers for comfort and peace in the moments to come. May you find joy in the memories shared together. 🤍
I’m so sorry for your loss. But I know her daughter and she was a nurse so that makes her family. I am also a nurse so I know she was a kind and just an awesome woman. Please remember the good times and accept all the love and hugs that you receive. That and God will get you through the toughest days.🙏🏽🙏🏽
I grew up with Diane in the Florissant/ St Ferdinand Parish neighborhood . We were child hood friends from 1st grade to Junior High . Her mother and father and brothers treated me like their family.We had many memories of playing on gym sets, playing Barbies, riding bikes and walking to school going to Koch pool. And more memories too many to write ! But we were the public school kids (we were cheated out of a few friends-BUT We had each other. We separated once I entered junior high school and I am sorry about that. Because she was left alone without me. Diane was smart, went to school and became a nurse. She had goals. Diane was a true good person. She was brought up as a true honest decent person .During her last grade school years the bullying started . This hurt her Terrible.However, she overcame and in the book of life , came out as the WINNER and top of the class. We talked and I had her back and I always did. How bless I am to had been her friend!! How unfortunate to those who shamed themselves by preying on a young girl ! Pray God have Mercy on your terrible deeds and hypocrisy!
I read the above comments I read how much people loved her as an adult and what a wonderful she was. I seen her a few years ago we had such a great time.