Evelyn Ann Diebitsch

Evelyn Ann Diebitsch, 78, beloved wife, mother and "Grandma", peacefully passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Evelyn was born on February 25, 1937 in San Angelo to Bob and Evelyn (Dudley) Owens. She grew up in and around Ft. Stockton and graduated from Ft. Stockton High School in 1955. Evelyn married her high school sweetheart Bob Diebitsch in 1958 and moved to San Angelo in 1960. After moving to San Angelo, she graduated from Angelo State University and began her long dedicated teaching career. She touched so many lives during her career and was affectionately known as "Mrs. D" by her students. Evelyn taught at Santa Rita Elementary School for 29 years. After retiring she became involved in volunteering for Meals for the Elderly, VIPS Program-Bonham Elementary and church missionary work for an orphanage in Mexico. She took a special interest in and enjoyed being involved in the grandchildren's sports and activities. Spending time with her family was her greatest joy. She especially loved the good times spent at the family place on the Frio River. Evelyn was a faithful member of Glen Meadows Baptist Church. She loved her Lord Jesus Christ and received much comfort and peace from Him during her courageous battle with cancer. In addition to her parents, Evelyn was preceded in death by husband, Robert "Bob" Diebitsch, sister, Bobbie Louise Owens and brother, Dudley Owens. Evelyn is survived by her son, Gregg Diebitsch and wife, Lisa of San Angelo; daughter, DeeAnn Ray of Kerrville; two Granddaughters, Cameron Ray of Kerrville, McKenna Diebitsch of San Angelo; two Grandsons, Blake Ray of Kerrville and Colton Diebitsch of San Angelo. Viewing will be held from 10:00am to 8:00pm on Friday, February 12th at Robert Massie Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, February 13, 2016, at the Glen Meadows Baptist Church with Pastor Mack Roller, officiating. Burial will follow in the Fairmount Cemetery under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home. The family would like to express a heartfelt thank you to Elisa Martinez and family; Angela and Dustin with Gentiva Hospice. The family suggests memorials in lieu of flowers to the American Cancer Society. COME TO ME God saw you getting tired, and a cure was not to be, so He put his arms around you and whispered, "Come to Me." With tearful eyes we watched you, and saw you pass away, and although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best. Online condolences can be given at www.RobertMassie.com.