Diane Priscilla Rogers Griggs

Diane Priscilla Rogers Griggs, age 87, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2026. She was born on March 31, 1939, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, to the late Frances Mary Murphy and Frank Lincoln Rogers, and was welcomed with love by her big sister, Mary Jo.

A gifted dancer from early childhood, Diane took her talent on the road at age 14, touring with the Horace Heidt Traveling Variety Show. She continued to grace stages and print through her teens as a dedicated dancer and model. While in Corpus Christi, Texas, she attended a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints young adult activity where she met Jim, who was stationed there for Naval flight school. It was love at first sight.

Diane and Jim eventually settled in San Diego, California, where they raised their four children and built a vibrant, loving home. Throughout her life, Diane served faithfully in numerous church callings. Later in life, she and Jim had the privilege of serving together as a missionary couple in Zimbabwe, Africa.

Diane was preceded in death by her beloved husband of many years, James "Jim" Griggs, in 2017.

She is survived by her four children, Michael, Cynthia, Bruce and James Griggs; 10 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren, all of whom carry forward her legacy of love, faith, and grace.

A funeral service celebrating Diane’s life will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, located at 910 W. Ridge Road, Littleton, CO 80120. Following the service, Diane will be laid to rest alongside her husband in a private burial at Fort Logan National Cemetery.