Obituary of Dianne Lynn Weinman

Dianne Lynn (Boxer) Weinman of Denver and Centennial Colorado, passed away on January 4, 2026. She was 77. A beloved wife for 56 years to Cary Weinman, devoted and adored mother to Lisa (John Butts), Jason (Yeva Aleksanyan), Sember (Alexander Laubin), and Zachary. She was the cherished grandmother of Kate, Adam, Rowan, Calder, Dov, and Ani.

Dianne (“DeDe”) was born on January 20, 1948 and adopted with hearts full of love by Mildred and Steve Boxer. A third generation Coloradan, she grew up in Denver, graduating from George Washington High School in 1965 and earning an Associate Arts degree from Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri in 1967.

While at Stephens, she met the love of her life, Cary, on the steps outside her dormitory. Upon meeting her, Cary proffered the tab from a can of Coke as a wedding ring and said, “I have an idea, why don’t we get married.” She told him she wanted to have six kids, he countered with two, and they settled on four—two boys and two girls. And so it was. 

Raising her four children was central to her life’s purpose, and helping each of them become who they are was one of her greatest gifts and deepest accomplishments. She was devoted to her family, a steady, loving presence who was somehow everywhere at once—reading stories, dreaming up (and cleaning up) messy craft projects, helping with homework, planning birthday parties, driving to playdates and piano lessons and ballet classes and soccer practices, kissing boo boos, and making dinner while balancing a baby on her hip. 

Food was an expression of love for her, and she made delicious meals for everyone, everyday, but birthdays and holidays were truly special. Whether preparing family recipes handed down or a new recipe torn from a magazine, special occasions were elaborate events. Everything was made from scratch--she spent hours cooking and baking. Gifts were thoughtfully chosen and wrapped with care. The table was always set and the room adorned with handmade, personal touches and decorations. 

She made everything beautiful. 

She loved nature and created art that reflected the beauty she saw in the world—often landscapes, trees and flowers, rendered in acrylics, watercolor, and cut glass. She planted and cultivated lovely and prolific flower and vegetable gardens and spectacular houseplants. She loved animals and her many pets were beloved members of the family. 

She loved to be busy, she was a maker and a doer. She was industrious and serene in equal measure. 

She was a consistent and generous donor to many causes, particularly disease research, the humane treatment of animals, and progressive political causes. She worked for candidates and causes she supported and attended protests against those she didn’t.

Her grandchildren were the lights of her life. She instantly calmed fussy babies and tantruming toddlers. She sat on the floor with her grandkids for hours, building with blocks and legos, changing dolly diapers, watching them draw, and playing board games. She was genuinely interested in their stories, projects, and ideas. Even as small children, they all recognized, and returned, her deep love, affection and devotion.

Dianne was gentle, kind, generous, and creative. She will be dearly missed. We will remember her in the small details of her life—an iced tea with extra lemon, a splatter of paint, the tiny blooms on a potted jade—and always think of her beautiful way of living and viewing the world. 

Dianne was predeceased by her father, Steve Boxer, in 1985 and her mother, Mildred (“Minnie”)  Boxer in 2009. She is survived by her husband Cary, her children, Zach, Sember, Jason, and Lisa, and her in-laws Earl and Juanita Weinman.

A Graveside Service will be held at Mount Nebo Cemetery at 12:00 pm on Friday, January 9, 2026. A Livestream of the service will be available on Feldman Mortuary's YouTube Channel. It will be outdoors — please dress warmly!

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to one of the following organizations:

Common Ground Farm (www.commongroundfarm.org) 

Children’s Hospital Colorado (www.childrenscolorado.org)

The American Civil Liberties Union (aclu.org)

Centre Street Food Pantry (www.centrestfoodpantry.org)

A Memorial Observance will be held at the family home following the service from 2:00 to 4:30, 16126 E. Oakwood Drive, Centennial, Colorado.