Diane Charters Bradshaw was born in Philadelphia and grew up in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Upper Dublin High School and Penn State University. Diane worked as a therapeutic counselor in Pennsylvania prior to moving to Tequesta, Florida in 1981 where she was the owner of the Window Works in Jupiter, Florida. Diane enjoyed golfing, boating, snorkeling, and lobster fishing with her husband, Rob. Diane died on April 21, 1992 at age 37.