Diane Marie Paulus

Diane Marie Paulus, 59, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 30, 2025, at Eagle Rock Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia.

Diane was born April 26, 1966, in Torrance, California, to Thomas Walter Paulus and Carol London. She grew up and attended schools in southern California and later made her way to Idaho Falls where she lived out the remainder of her years.

Diane enjoyed spending time with her two sons, Brandon and Juston. She loved rock hounding and collecting gems, minerals, and fossils. She had an immense collection!  Diane enjoyed spending time at the Camas Wildlife Refuge and various national parks. She also valued her time with her best friend, Rose Dockstader.

After her children were grown, Diane obtained her Associates in Psychology and her Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services from the University of Phoenix. She helped children learn life skills while working as a Behavioral Interventionalist Specialist with Transitions Inc. She loved her time there with the children and her co-workers.

Diane is survived by her two sons, Brandon Summers of Shelley, ID and Juston Bee of Idaho Falls, ID; mother, Carol London of Belmont, NC; sister, Malinda (William) Taylor of Belmont, NC; brother, Daniel Paulus of southern California; and one grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Walter Paulus, and brother, Ricky.

Private family services will be held at a later date.