Earlene Dietz of Show Low, Arizona passed away Friday, February 25, 2011. She was 81 years old. She was born November 19, 1929 to Earl and Maimi VanKirk in Abilene, Texas. She loved the outdoors and had a passion for hiking. One of her greatest joys in life was her dog, Samantha. She is survived by her son, Bill (Claudette) Dietz of Snowmass Villiage, CO; her sister, Gerry Brinkley of Show Low. Earlene was preceded in death by her husband, Donald F. Dietz, in 1996. Private services will be held.