Diana Kay Stockebrand

Diana Kay Stockebrand, loving wife, mother and faithful friend, passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on May 21, 2025, surrounded by family after a long battle with Lyme disease and Parkinsons. She leaves behind her husband of 60 years, Wayne Stockebrand, three daughters and sons-in-law; Matt and Paula Launikitis, David and Kristin Day, Chris and Andrea Criswell, 8 granddaughters, 5 grandsons, one great-grandson, 2 granddaughters-in-law, one grandson-in-law and, as well as, sister/brother-in-law Mardelle Pringle, Dana and JD Old, Marcia and Lloyd Stulken, many cousins, nieces and nephews, whom she loved dearly. Diana was born at home on Pringle Ranch in Rose, Kansas to William J. and Pauline M. Pringle July 20, 1943. Her childhood was full of life and love, working on the ranch and hosting many guests with her mother. She, and her siblings Richard and Bobby, who are deceased, attended a one-room-schoolhouse before transferring to Yates Center High School where she met Wayne Stockebrand, who became her high school sweetheart. She graduated from Kansas State University and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Home Economics and Family/Child Development before marrying Wayne in August 1965. Through 1969 she worked as an Adoption Counselor and Case Worker with both Kansas and Oklahoma Child Protective Services fulfilling her passion by serving children in need. Their first daughter was born in 1969, turning Diana into a full-time homemaker and dedicated mother. She elevated motherhood in every way, serving her family at each stage of life, as two more daughters were born to their family. She willingly followed her husband’s career as it carried the family to Oklahoma, Texas(3 times), North Carolina, Kansas, and Utah. In each move, Diana was anchored by family, friends, the P.E.O. and her church, establishing community wherever life took them, and was always committed to finding their way back to Kansas to visit family during the holidays. As her own family grew, she volunteered in every activity of her girl’s lives; swim team, school, youth group, Girl Scouts and many more. Sewing costumes, driving to every event, and keeping the family calendar, Diana dedicated her life to her family. Her willingness to put her family first is evident in the legacy she leaves behind. She was an avid water skier in early years, a “lodge bunny” on ski vacations in later years, and remained dedicated to her sisterhood of friends in P.E.O. and church. She held many leadership positions in both P.E.O. , at the Chapter and Council level, and the United Methodist Women serving in multiple conferences. Serving the church, United Methodist Women, Youth groups, UM Army, NAM, Silver Hill Ministry, food pantry, rummage sales, and community was a constant throughout her life. In her later years, she loved living in Bentwater, participating in Gourmet club, making wonderful friends and especially the Fourth of July celebrations with her grandchildren. Her calendar was always full attending sporting events, field trips, recitals, and a multitude of other activities for her grandchildren. The grandchildren will remember her as “always being there”, which truly represented her life. She made sure to think of the little things that would make a trip special, a meal loved by all, including leaving out the peas, and always making sure there were enough life jacket and snacks for lake days. Grandma Diana was always available for her grandchildren, which established her close relationship with each one. After retirement, the couple continued their traveling with ventures to Alaska, Hawaii, Thailand, Canada, China, Russia, Israel, and Mexico. In retirement, Diana volunteered willingly, by visiting shut-ins, sending cards, delivering meals, and ringing Salvation Army bells. When her illness caught up with her and she could no longer attend all the events she loved, she would still keep track of her girls and her grandchildren from her chair through phone calls, MarcoPolo, and always paying close attention, as they sat beside and shared their life with her. She gave all she had to the very end. Her memory is cherished by her husband, each daughter and son-in-law, grandchild, and friend surviving her. Diana modeled a life of giving and her family would like to continue her legacy, in lieu of flowers, please consider these cherished organizations for your gift; (A) P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education(PCE). Please send to Susan Tate, P.E.O. Treasurer, 200 Hermitage Dr, Montgomery, Texas 77356 with a check payable to P.E.O. Chapter FT and put “For PCE in Memory of Diana Stockebrand” in the memo line. P.E.O. is a philanthropic and education organization for women. (B) Or we would encourage a donation to LymeDisease.org, an education, advocacy and research organization. Please see online payment method at LymeDisease.org or mail checks to LymeDisease.org , PO Box 16009, San Diego, CA 92176 Celebration of Life Services will be held Monday, June 16,2025 at First Methodist Church, 4308 West Davis St, Conroe, TX, 77304. Visitation at 1pm, services at 2p, and reception is at 3p. June 5, 2025

Diana Kay Stockebrand

July 20, 1943 - May 21, 2025