In Memory Of
Jane N. Diesselhorst
1923
2023
Jane N. Diesselhorst
May 27, 1923 — October 28, 2023
Beryl Jane Nix Diesselhorst
Born May 27, 1923 in Atlanta, GA. On October 28, 2023, Jane – as she was always known - passed away in Orlando, FL.
She has joined her husband of almost 80 years Leonard; her parents – William Clark Nix and Anna Beryl; and, 2 sisters – Alexa and Estelle. She is survived by: 5 children: son, Bill D. and wife Debbie of Johnson City, TN; daughter, Karen D. Rybicki of Charles Town, WV; son, David D. and wife Carolyn Richar of Annandale, VA; daughter, Lynn D. and husband Kevin Lansberry of Orlando, FL; and daughter, Nancy D. and Marcos Marchena of Winter Park, FL; 13 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren plus identical twins in the oven.
Jane met her husband, Leonard when she worked as a secretary for the Marine Corp as a young lady. At the end of WWII when Leonard returned from the war, they started a family. Jane stayed home to raise their five children and do the bookkeeping for their business. Later in life, Jane returned to high school to get a degree in nursing and became an LPN at Fairfax Hospital.
While in Northern Virginia, Jane was an active member of Bethel United Church of Christ; The Elks lodge; she played tennis and supported her children's athletic ventures. In Florida, she was an active member of The First United Church of Christ in both, Marcos Island and Orlando; a member of The Rio Pinar Country Club where she played golf. Most of all, Jane enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Jane was frank and honest - not one to mince words in tough situations. She was also kind and generous for those in need. She taught her children how to protect loved ones and be great parents. Jane was a special and one in a million person to those who loved her. She touched the heart of many in her 100 years.
A grave site service will be held on Saturday November 11 at 10:00 am at National Memorial Park in Falls Church, VA where she will be laid to rest with her husband Leonard, and alongside Henry Louis and Lydia, her in-laws.
May the peace of God be with you now and forever more. We know the next time we see you that you will be setting dad straight on something.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in her name to a Hospice organization of your choice.
Born May 27, 1923 in Atlanta, GA. On October 28, 2023, Jane – as she was always known - passed away in Orlando, FL.
She has joined her husband of almost 80 years Leonard; her parents – William Clark Nix and Anna Beryl; and, 2 sisters – Alexa and Estelle. She is survived by: 5 children: son, Bill D. and wife Debbie of Johnson City, TN; daughter, Karen D. Rybicki of Charles Town, WV; son, David D. and wife Carolyn Richar of Annandale, VA; daughter, Lynn D. and husband Kevin Lansberry of Orlando, FL; and daughter, Nancy D. and Marcos Marchena of Winter Park, FL; 13 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren plus identical twins in the oven.
Jane met her husband, Leonard when she worked as a secretary for the Marine Corp as a young lady. At the end of WWII when Leonard returned from the war, they started a family. Jane stayed home to raise their five children and do the bookkeeping for their business. Later in life, Jane returned to high school to get a degree in nursing and became an LPN at Fairfax Hospital.
While in Northern Virginia, Jane was an active member of Bethel United Church of Christ; The Elks lodge; she played tennis and supported her children's athletic ventures. In Florida, she was an active member of The First United Church of Christ in both, Marcos Island and Orlando; a member of The Rio Pinar Country Club where she played golf. Most of all, Jane enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Jane was frank and honest - not one to mince words in tough situations. She was also kind and generous for those in need. She taught her children how to protect loved ones and be great parents. Jane was a special and one in a million person to those who loved her. She touched the heart of many in her 100 years.
A grave site service will be held on Saturday November 11 at 10:00 am at National Memorial Park in Falls Church, VA where she will be laid to rest with her husband Leonard, and alongside Henry Louis and Lydia, her in-laws.
May the peace of God be with you now and forever more. We know the next time we see you that you will be setting dad straight on something.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in her name to a Hospice organization of your choice.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Jane N. Diesselhorst, please visit our flower store.
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Saturday, November 11, 2023
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