Diana Lynn McConnell

Diana Lynn McConnell was born on September 16, 1948, at the Uintah Ouray Indian Hospital in Fort Duchesne, Utah, to Elda Hackford and Henry Hedricks. Her mother was born and raised in Utah surrounded by a large extended family.

Diana later lived in Vernal, Utah, where she passed away on September 25, 2025. Her death certificate lists the cause of death as malnutrition.

Her son, Jason McConnell, was born March 18, 1977; and he passed away in July 2021.

Diana had been keeping his ashes, and now both of their ashes will be buried together in the family burial plot. Diana is now at peace and reunited with her son and mother.

A GoFundMe has been set up to help with burial expenses and a headstone for Diana and Jason.  Any contribution, no matter the amount, would be greatly appreciated and will help provide them with the resting peace they deserve at the Tridell Cemetery. Contributions can also be made directly to Blackburn Vernal Mortuary.