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Ruth E. (Neer) Pringle

Posted 2008-09-04 by Pat Wilson

Ruth E. Pringle (Neer), 9/9/13 - 8/11/05.
Ruth was born in Los Angeles. She moved to Phoenix as a child and graduated from Phoenix Union High School in 1933. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Education degree from The Arizona State Teacher's College at Flagstaff (now NAU) in 1939 and a Master of Arts in Education degree from The Arizona State Teacher's College at Tempe (now ASU) in 1944. Ruth was an inspiring, gifted teacher who taught everything from art to reading from grade two through high school. She taught at Grand Canyon, Tucson, Gila Bend, Morenci, Ashfork, Bagdad and Wilcox, Arizona, and for 12 years in Longview, Washington. Ruth spent every summer at the family place outside of Flagstaff. In 1945, Ruth married Andrew PRINGLE who preceded her in death. Ruth, 91, is survived by dozens of loved ones, including her son, Andrew L. Pringle (Larry), her daughter-in-law, Cheri L. McCRACKEN, and three grandchildren, Andrea, Rebecca, and Jack Pringle. Ruth had a deep lasting Christian faith which she lived by, sharing good works, love, and tolerance. Notes and wishes may be sent to 7620 N. 7th St., Phoenix, AZ 85020. The memorial service was held at Faith Assembly of God, 1441 W. Glendale, Phoenix, AZ. Arrangements by Hansen Mortuary. Published in The Arizona Republic on 8/14/2005.


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