Alta Luana Harris Ringle

LOGAN, UTAH: (Alta) Luana Harris Ringle passed away in her home
surrounded by her children on May 6, 2005 following a
courageous six year battle with breast cancer.
Luana was born in Bingham Canyon, Utah on April 12,
1924, the only daughter of Reynold and Malita Harris.
She is survived by her only brother, Paul Reynold
Harris of St.George Utah. Following the death of her
mother when Luana was six years old, she was raised by
her aunt in the mining town of Ray, Arizona. There
she graduated high school, worked as a secretary to
the Superintendent of Schools and met her husband, Dan
Ringle, a United States marine on leave visiting
family. They were married July 8, 1943. Their
marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple.
The wife of a soldier, Luana lived in many foreign
countries and diverse locations in the United States,
bearing a child in seven different locations in Japan,
Germany and the United States. She was a loyal and
conscientious employee of J.C. Penny for 20 years,
where her organizational skills and hard work were
recognized and rewarded.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints was
an integral part of Luana’s life. Her quiet testimony
resonated daily in her strong example. She served
faithfully throughout her life—as the wife of a
Bishop, Young Women’s President in California and a
Relief Society President in Okinawa, Japan as well as
many other assignments. In 1987 she and Dan served a
proselyting mission in Lubbock, Texas.
As the wife of a soldier Luana proudly served her
country. She was a patriot. Her love of country was
apparent each national holiday as patriotic anthems
emanated from her home and the star and stripes waved
from her porch. She actively served in the American
Legion, and as an election judge until 2004. Luana is
survived by her husband, Daniel Jerome Ringle and six
of her seven children, David (Diane), Burley Idaho,
Debbie (Bruce) Barker, Cedar City, Utah, Lyn (Dewey)
Allen, Providence, Utah, Don (Jodi) Louisville,
Colorado, De (Jordan) Funk, Alturas, California and
Doug (Lisa) Logan, Utah. She was preceded in death by
her eldest son, Daniel J. Ringle II (Montana) who died
in 1994.
Her life was blessed with 28 grandchildren and ten great grand children.
Funeral services will be held at noon Thursday, May 12th at the Lundstrom Park 3rd Ward Building located on 1600 East 1280 North, Logan. There will be a viewing
Wednesday May 11th from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Allen-Hall
Mortuary, 34 East Center Street, Logan, and prior to the services on Thursday May
12th from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the church. Burial
will be in the Logan City Cemetery. Friends may send condolences by going to www.allenmortuaries.net .