Diana Conway died on January 19, 2025, at age 82.

She was a woman who lived life entirely on her own terms.

Born in Marshall, Missouri, she graduated from UCLA and earned her PhD from New York University. She served in the Peace Corps in Peru before moving to Anchorage, where she taught Spanish at UAA for many years.

After retiring, Diana spent nearly four decades at

Halibut Cove. There she published children’s books, became a newspaper columnist for the Anchorage Daily News, tended her garden, walked the island trails, and became a beloved member of the community. She found the love of her life in artist Alex Combs, with whom

she shared 30 years until his death in 2008.

A lifelong learner and minimalist, Diana taught herself Chinese, played guitar and sang, traveled the world,

and never stopped questioning.

She is survived by her sons and stepsons, their families, and the community at Halibut Cove.

In lieu of flowers, take a walk and pick up something interesting.