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Diane Roeser-Kinney at Foundation golf tournament
Recently, Diane Roeser-Kinney celebrated her 40-year anniversary as a Barton Health employee. She started as a switchboard operator in 1983 then moved into the financial department— first in credit and collections, then billing, then patient accounting director. Today she’s Supervisor of Customer Service.
Since 2006, she’s also served on the Barton Health Foundation Board of Trustees.
Diane (left) and her mother, Ethel Aubrey
A South Lake Tahoe Native
Roeser-Kinney graduated from South Lake Tahoe High School in 1978. She loves where she lives and enjoys participating in local events that foster community spirit, such as the homecoming parade.
She grew up in a blended family with four kids, all of whom worked for Barton Health—her brothers P.J. and Mike, in nutritional services and housekeeping, and her sister Jill, in infection prevention. Additionally, her mother, Ethel Aubrey, floated as a clerical worker for Barton Health for many years.
Her Husband’s Legacy
In 2000, Roeser-Kinney married the man of her dreams, Kevin Kinney, who owned Kinney’s Carpet Care. The couple enjoyed many adventures together and were pet parents to Button, a German Shepherd. After Kevin’s diagnosis with cancer in 2015, Roeser-Kinney grew to appreciate Barton Health’s excellent care even more than before.
Diane's husband, Kevin Kinney, and their dog, Button
“I’m so grateful to the infusion nurses,” Roeser-Kinney said. “He was so well taken care of, and he made new friends along the way. They treated him with such dignity and respect, and they showed up to honor him at his celebration of life.”
Kinney passed away last year. “He received such great care at Barton,” Roeser-Kinney said. “I know that he lived longer than he would have otherwise because of the care he received here.”
Why the Foundation Matters
What Roeser-Kinney likes best about the Foundation board is having the opportunity to help people. “We’re able to raise money for much-needed services,” she said. “In 2017, we raised funding for cancer care, and that, of course, was near and dear to my heart. When I see the difference we’re able to make in people’s lives, it makes me so happy. It thrills me to no end that the Foundation makes
sure that patients’ needs are met.”
A Life of Gratitude
When she’s not working or volunteering for Barton Health, Roeser-Kinney enjoys camping in her
38-foot trailer, continuing something that she and Kevin used to do together. “There are so many
wonderful spots to visit within 30 minutes of my home,” she said. “We live in the most beautiful place in
the world.”
Roeser-Kinney’s mother recently moved in with her, and together they care for Button and keep each other company. Roeser-Kinney also spends time with her friends, many of whom have also worked at Barton Health over the years.
“My greatest achievement is that I know a lot of people,” Roeser-Kinney said. “I don’t like to sit around and feel sorry for myself. That’s not me. My spirit is very high, and I look forward to spending time with family, friends, and my community.”