Diane Elizabeth Tuderios
1952 – 2024
Boise, Idaho – Diane E (Longe) Tuderios of Boise died January 16, of natural causes. She was 70.
Born in Eugene, OR. Then was adopted by Chester and Viva Longe. They gave her the very best life she deserved. She grew up in New Haven, Connecticut with her brother Chester (Chet) Longe.
She met the love of her life when she moved to Las Vegas, NV. Diane Longe and Joseph Tuderios were married on May 20 th , 1975. From this union they had two children, Joseph Jr and Michele. They were married 20 years before her husband passed away in 1995.
She was an avid pool shark and played in a lot of pool tournaments. She was also a mother to many and a friend to all she met.
Diane loved all the wildlife that appeared in her backyard. From stray deer, ducks, owls, little birds to osprey.
She loved riding with Tom on his Harley, going dancing, camping, fishing, cooking and baking.
She held an Amateur Extra license and was very active in amateur (ham) communications, from helping emergency communications for off road motorcycle events to 100-mile mountain running events. She helped with health and welfare emergency communications. She enjoyed talking to the world on short wave amateur radio frequencies, from Russia, Asia, South America, Europe, the Middle East and Antartica! She was very knowledgeable in teaching ham radio and helping administering testing of amateur radio licenses.
I don’t even know where to begin. My grandma Diane is an amazing woman and impacted a lot of people. She loved people and lived life to the fullest. My grandma was not just a grandma, she was more of a mom to me, a best friend, she was always there no matter the situation. She was involved in a lot of things and helped many people along the way. I would not be the person I am today if not for her. She was my rock in a hard place. Nothing will be the same without you grandma. I will remember everything you taught me, and I will continue to carry on your traditions. I love you so very much grandma, you will be dearly missed by everyone.
Diane is survived by her children Jospeh Tuderios and Michele Tuderios, her brother Chester, also by her partner Tom Mattus of 22 years. Diane has 4 grandchildren, Tyler, LJ, Alanna and Alyssa. As well as two great grandchildren, Arlinna 7 and Wesley 2.
Celebration of life to be determined between March 20 th – May 1 st . Contact Joe at 208-807-7169 or Tom at 208-297-7667 for a date.