(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: David, Danny, Rebecca, John, Jim, Jeff, and Scott Ringle, Angie, Valerie, Richard, Kara Barker, Jennifer, Stacey, Steven, John, and Michael Allen, Benjamin, Ashley, Lindsey, and Austin Ringle, Kylie, Cory, Michel, and Kenna Funk, Andrew, Chase, Zachary, and Mason Ringle 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 Allen Mortuaries.