Sister Diana Bader, Op Obituary (1932

SISTER DIANA BADER, OP Formerly known as Gloria Bernadine Bader, died on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at Assumption Convent in Seattle. She was 83 years of age and in the 65th year of her religious profession as a Dominican Sister. Sister Diana was born in Vancouver, British Columbia to Martin and Marjorie (Hartney) Bader. She graduated from St. Patrick High School in Vancouver, received a Bachelor of Education degree from Seattle University in Seattle, and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Theology from St. Mary College in Notre Dame, Indiana. Sister was also certified in post-doctoral studies by Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, California. Sister ministered in secondary education at St. Dominic High School in Everett and Holy Angels High School in Seattle and was a college professor at the College of Sister Formation in Issaquah and at Seattle University. Sister served as the Director of the sisters in the House of Studies for the Dominican Sisters in Edmonds. For many years Sister Diana was the director of adult faith formation and religious education for the Archdiocese of Seattle. In her career she also served as Senior Associate in Clinical Ethics for the Catholic Health Association in St. Louis, and as Senior Vice-President of Mission for Catholic Health Initiatives in Denver. Sister Diana ministered for the Sisters of Providence Health System in Seattle as Director of Health and Human Values and Vice President of Mission Leadership. Since 2004 Sister Diana has served on numerous Catholic Healthcare boards and committees in the US. Sr. Diana was a brilliant woman who generously shared her insights and wisdom. She was nationally known as a critical thinker, a voracious reader, and was untiring in her service to others. Possessing an outgoing personality, she was people focused and made friends easily, all of whom will miss her greatly. Sister Diana is survived by a brother, John Bader of Vancouver, and a sister, Betty Matthews of Kelowna, British Columbia, and loving nieces and nephews. A Vigil Service will be held on Monday, May 15th at 7:00 pm and the Funeral Liturgy will be offered on Tuesday, May 16th at 11 am, BOTH at St. Patrick Catholic Church 2702 Broadway E, Seattle, 98102. Interment Calvary Cemetery Seattle, WA Memorial gifts may be made to Adrian Dominican Sisters, 1257 East Siena Heights Drive, Adrian, Michigan, 49221. Hoffner Fisher & Harvey Guestbook at harveyfuneral.com To send a flower arrangement in memory of Sister Diana Bader, OP, please click here to visit our sympathy store.