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On April 13th, 2024, Diana passed away at home in Helena, MT.
Diana Cassandra (Bjerke) Petersen was born June 21,1989 in Helena to complete Errol and Barbara Bjerke’s family. She was the youngest of their six children.
Diana was raised in Helena, Montana and loved everything with dance and gymnastics. Diana had a huge heart for animals, and rescued and loved many pets, from hairless cats to Great Danes. Diana had an infectious laugh that could brighten an entire room.
Diana graduated from High School in 2007. She attended the Paul Mitchell Hair and Beauty School in Spokane, where she quickly excelled at her work. She lived in Spokane for several years before moving home.
Diana relocated to Phoenix and October 13, 2017, the light of her life, Kamilah Zosha was born. Diana and Kam moved home to Helena permanently in 2019.
In February 2021, Diana reconnected with her first boyfriend Tyler from middle school. Tyler made Diana whole. They were married on June 5th of 2022, and they welcomed their son Kaisen Melvin on September 1st during that same year.
Diana is preceded in death by her grandparents Sophie and Walter Kubis, grandmother Helen Bjerke, and Uncle Brett Bjerke.
She is survived by her husband Tyler, daughter Kamilah (6) and son Kaisen (19 months), her mother and father, Barb and Errol, brothers Greg, Trevor and Justin (Vivika), sisters Christel (Niki) and Amanda (Wade), nieces (Sytel, Mikan, Sorin) and nephews (Austin, Quentin, Justin Harrison, Zane), Grandpa Orin Bjerke, and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Her in-laws: Kerry and Lois Petersen, sister-in-law Jess Funk (Milo), and nephews Beau and Tell.
Diana will be interred at Forestvale Cemetery.
The celebration of Diana’s life will be held Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 1:00pm at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home. A benefit for the family of Diana Bjerke Petersen has been set up in care of Valley Bank, 3030 N. Montana Avenue Helena, Montana 59601 or donations can be made to the following: https://venmo.com/u/Jessica-Funk-32
Service Schedule
Celebration of Her Life
1:00 p.m.
Tuesday April 23, 2024
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Avenue
Helena, Montana
Reception
Immediately following the Celebration of Her Life
Tuesday April 23, 2024
Social Center of the Funeral Home
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Service Schedule
Celebration of Her Life
1:00 p.m.
Tuesday April 23, 2024
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Avenue
Helena, Montana
Reception
Immediately following the Celebration of Her Life
Tuesday April 23, 2024
Social Center of the Funeral Home
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Susan Bjerke says
I am heartbroken by the sudden loss of Diana. Tyler, I am so glad her path led to you. To the Petersen and Bjerke clans, hold tight to one another. I’ll miss you, dear niece.
Matthew says
We’ll miss you Diana. Thanks for all of the laughs and memories, and for being such a great friend.
Tyree Dutton says
You were such a bright, shiny soul. Always quick to give a hug, and a kind word. I didn’t get to know you for long, but I will miss you forever. Rest in peace, my friend, heaven gained a beautiful angel.
Melissa Hoover says
I’m grateful for the time I did get to spend with you and get to know you, wish we had more time. I’m going to miss your spunky, goofy and energetic personality! Love ya lady!
Erin says
Diana,
I’m in total disbelief you are gone of all people. Your love for life, infectious laugh and willingness to always have a good time, made it always easy to be with you. Regardless of how many miles apart we were, we always picked up right where we left off. I will never forget chasing you around your moms house or our late night up just talking and reminiscing about our grandma and grandpa.I’m going to miss our random long winded conversations, that always left my heart so full. Please give grandma and grandpa the biggest hug from me, I’ll miss you so much until I see you again.
With so much love, Erin
Victoria Rash says
Diana,
You were such a sweet cousin to me. Even though we didn’t get to grow up together, I am forever grateful that whenever I was in Montana, you always reached out to me and wanted to be a part of my life. I will always cherish our memories together, like our lake days with the little babies when you were pregnant with Kaisen, laughing together about our past love lives, talking about all things makeup and beauty, eating pizza and seeing Santa with the kids, Beau’s birthday party, sitting on the deck with you at Grandma and Grandpas…I have tears in my eyes writing this. I will forever miss you Diana. I am going to miss hearing your laugh the most. You were the only person who understood certain things in my life because we both experienced them- I will miss those talks. Thank you for loving people hard, always reaching out and checking on me, making me laugh, and being there for me. You are a beautiful and loving person Diana. I love you so much and will forever miss you. Praying you are at peace in Jesus’ arms. I love you cousin. Until we see each other again, Victoria
Jessica Bjerke-Owens says
Diana was a strong personality that felt deeply and loved fiercely. The memories I have are numerous, but the emotions within each memory will stick with me forever. You cared, so much; you sacrificed, so much; and you lived life to the fullest. Thank you for loving your family and the kindness you showed to those who needed it. Rest in Peace.
Joanne Schrupp says
We are so saddened to hear of Diana’s death. She was family although we had only met a couple of times. The whole family is in our prayers and our hearts. Hugs to all, especially Barb & Errol and Uncle Orin.
Christel Bjerke says
Dear Diana,
When I was 10 I decided to be “your person” and take care of you forever. Through the good, the bad, and the ugly. I was your ride or die, but you could test the patience of the most holiest of saints. As a result, we weren’t talking when you passed away, but I could never unlove you. You felt the same. I know, because you dropped flowers off at my house. I never said “thank you”. I, like you Diana, have a streak of fire in my soul. Now, I will bring you flowers knowing you will return that favor. A battle I chose, but you won the war as you lay there peacefully, and my mind will forever be tortured. Your laughter will always ring through my soul. Your eyes will be looking back at me in every turquoise lake, and your children’s tears, I will hear your voice in every silly little saying, you will be in every playlist on my phone, I will see you in every dance, every orange flower, rescued pet, and in the regret behind our parents eyes. I will be forever changed because of this, you have broken me. As I put myself together, piece by piece. I pray you shine down on me and let the light in through all the cracks reminding me to smile, to not be stubborn, to laugh, love, live in the moment, be silly, stand up for myself, and forgive…mostly myself. I love you and I hate you at the same time right now. Rest in peace my beautiful little fierce and fiery sister.