Diamond Douglas Laybourn, 35, of Sterling, Colorado passed away peacefully at Denver Health Medical Center on February 28th. Diamond was born August 2, 1981 to Doug and Lorie Laybourn. He graduated from Arickaree High School and became a jack of many trades. He dutifully and exceptionally performed many roles for his father's oil pumping operation, Chuck Baker's farm and for businesses like Sito's, MV Equipment and Precision Auto. Along with his dedication to being a conscientious and hardworking employee, Diamond was a great friend to anyone who befriended him. He welcomed friends and strangers alike and was loved by all who took the time to know him. His past times included playing fun games with his niece and nephew, giving his brother a hard time, watching movies with his mother, talking to his dad and many friends and loved ones on the phone, and wearing out many decks of cards with endless games of solitaire. Diamond will be greatly missed by his mother, Lorie; his father, Doug; his brother, Nate and his wife and niece Ellee and nephew Owin; his uncles, Alan Laybourn, Brad Laybourn, Bryan Friend and Mike Friend; his aunt, Crystal Sears; Grandparents, Dean and Virginia Laybourn, and Arnold Friend; and numerous special cousins and dear friends. A funeral service will be held Saturday, March 4, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Otis. Diamond will be laid to rest at the Otis Cemetery and any donations may be made to the Diamond Douglas Memorial Fund in care of Bowin Funeral Home, Akron, Colorado.