Diane Saroli-Taylor, age 51 of Lowell, Michigan, died June 19, 2012, surrounded by her family, siblings and parents, after a courageous battle with cancer. Diane was born August 30, 1960 in Detroit, Michigan. She is survived by her children, Nathanael Jin Ho, Ana Maria, Cassandra Clare and Elizabeth Mary Taylor, and Jim Taylor, the father of their children. She is also survived by her parents, Ida and Richard Saroli; siblings, David (Susan) Saroli, Mark (Michelle) Saroli; nieces, Serafina and Brianna; nephews RJ and Michael. Diane worked as a Speech Language Pathologist since 1983 in private practice and most recently with the Ionia Intermediate School District. She received her Bachelor of Arts in 1982 from Michigan State University and in 1983 received her Master of Arts from Central Michigan University. She is a member of American Speech and Hearing Association. A lover of animals, she was an avid rider and spent many hours with her horse, Emma, and time with the family dog, Sparky. Diane’s deep Catholic faith was evident in her devotion to her church and to her family, and her total, peaceful acceptance of God’s will in directing her life. May God bless her beautiful spirit. Mass of Chirstian Burial will be held Saturday, June 23 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 402 Amity Street, Lowell. Rev. George Fekete presiding. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation Friday 12:00 – 9:00 p.m., Rosary recited 7:00 p.m. at Roth-Gerst Chapel, 305 N. Hudson, Lowell, and 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Friends of the Missionary Servants of the Poor c/o Our Lady of Clear Creek Abbey, 5804 West Monastery Road, Hulbert, OK 74441 or Faith Hospice, 2100 Raybrook Suite 300, Grand Rapids, MI 49546.
