Diane Ruth Bingham

In Loving Memory of Diane Ruth Bingham

March 14, 1952 - August 25, 2026

Faith • Family • Friendship • Love

John 3:16

Diane Ruth Bingham was born March 14, 1952, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, to Ruth (Williams) Davis and Malka Davis. She was the youngest of five children and the only girl, following her four older brothers, Malka Davis Jr., Lawrance Davis, Jerry Davis, and Douglas Davis. Diane experienced the loss of each of her brothers during her lifetime, including the recent passing of Douglas.

Growing up in Pennsylvania, Diane was a lively and talented young girl who loved jumping Double Dutch, baton twirling, and Hula-Hooping. She graduated from Liberty High School in Bethlehem in 1971. No matter how far life eventually took her from Pennsylvania, she remained connected to her roots and especially to her mother, whom she faithfully called every Saturday until Ruth's passing.

Diane and Lewis Bingham began their journey as friends, a friendship that grew into love. They married on September 28, 1974. Their first two children, Jermaine L. Bingham and Rachelle "Chelle" D. Bingham, were born in Pennsylvania. Diane moved to Nebraska with the children in 1980, and Lewis joined them in 1983. Their family later grew with the births of Tammie T. Bingham and Isaiah M. Bingham. Together, Diane and Lewis shared 56 years of friendship, marriage, family, laughter, music, challenges, memories, and love.

One of the most important parts of Diane's life was her relationship with Jehovah God. Her journey in learning Bible truth began with Sister Glascoe, who became a motherly spiritual influence in her life. After Sister Glascoe's passing, her daughter, the late Sister Barbara Fry, continued encouraging Diane spiritually.

In 1981, Diane dedicated her life to Jehovah and was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses. For the next 45 years, her faith remained the foundation of her life. She loved field service and talking to people about Jehovah. Even while working as a Metro driver, when riders asked about her faith, Diane gladly shared her love for Jehovah - turning her route into her own little ministry territory.

One of the greatest gifts Diane gave her children was teaching them Jehovah's way of life. She spent countless hours reading and studying the Bible with them and was proud to see some of her children make their own decision to dedicate their lives to Jehovah. Among the words she wanted them never to forget were:

"Don't lose the love that you had at first for Jehovah God."

Diane was a mother who prepared her children for life. She taught them self-respect, strength, resourcefulness, hard work, and the importance of family pulling together. Even during times when there wasn't much, Diane knew how to make something happen. She also knew how to make ordinary moments memorable.

Diane was a natural-born stylist with an eye for fashion, decorating, and making things beautiful. On deep-cleaning Saturdays, she recruited the children - especially her sons when furniture needed moving - turned on her beloved oldies and announced, "It's Music Appreciation Day." Then came the promise: "If you work real hard, we'll do something fun later." Those Saturdays became family memories filled with music, laughter, furniture moving, and one of Mom's lasting lessons: work hard, take pride in what you do, and then enjoy yourself.

Diane carried that same work ethic into her career. She spent 17 years in student transportation with Omaha Public Schools and Laidlaw before becoming a Metro driver, where she served the Omaha community for 21 years. She maintained a stellar safety record, received recognition for her safe driving, and retired from Metro in 2016.

Diane loved to give. She gave her time, encouragement, hospitality, friendship, gifts, spiritual wisdom, and, very often, food. Her warm meals were one way she showed love, and her famous potato salad held a special place in the family. It began with her mother Ruth's recipe, which Diane perfected in her own special "Di's way." Before her passing, she shared the recipe with her children and friends, allowing a tradition that began with her mother to continue through another generation.

As the family grew, Diane embraced another cherished title: Nana. Her 11 grandchildren knew Nana was likely to have a goodie bag, a little gift, or something she had picked up simply because it made her think of them. She was also blessed to see another generation arrive through her four great-grandchildren.

Diane loved shopping, dressing with style, and the colors lavender and purple. She loved singing and dancing, and she and Lewis enjoyed going out together to dance. At home, music remained part of family life. Diane loved her "oldies but goodies" and was never shy about giving her opinion on newer music - with India.Arie earning the rare distinction of meeting Mom's musical standards.

Diane spoke her mind. She could make you laugh, give you advice, tell you exactly what she thought, feed you, encourage you, and somehow leave you knowing that she cared. Her honesty, generosity, humor, hospitality, strength, and ability to speak to the heart were simply part of who she was.

On August 25, 2026, at the age of 74, Diane Ruth Bingham fell asleep in death. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ruth (Williams) Davis and Malka Davis, and her brothers, Malka Davis Jr., Lawrance Davis, Jerry Davis, and Douglas Davis.

She leaves to cherish her memory her beloved husband and lifelong friend, Lewis Bingham; their four children, Jermaine L. Bingham, Rachelle "Chelle" D. Bingham, Tammie T. Bingham, and Isaiah M. Bingham, (Daughter in-Law) Jimia Bingham; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; six nieces; great-nieces and great-nephews; extended family; her spiritual family; and treasured friends.

Diane was a daughter and little sister, a wife and lifelong friend, a mother and Nana, a hardworking provider, a loyal friend, a natural-born stylist, a generous giver, and a faithful servant of Jehovah.

Her family will remember the warm meals and potato salad perfected in Di's way. They will remember Nana's goodie bags, her style, the shopping trips, the oldies but goodies, the dancing, the laughter, and those unforgettable Music Appreciation Days.

Most importantly, they will remember Diane.

A woman who gave. A woman who loved. A woman who laughed. A woman who worked. A woman who danced. A woman who treasured her family. And a woman who loved Jehovah.

Her life touched generations. Her lessons remain. Her memories remain. Her love remains. And her faith remains.

Until we see her again.

Rev. 21:3,4

Services will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at Good Shepherd Funeral Home - 90th Chapel. Visitation from 1:00 - 2:00 PM with Memorial Service at 2:00 PM. A Repass will follow in the Good Shepherd Reception Hall.