RuthAnn Tingey, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on the morning of February 27, 2025, at her home in South Jordan, Utah, after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis.

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She was born on November 29, 1946, in Logan, Utah, and spent her early years on the family farm in Flowell. She fondly recalled riding her horse to visit her grandparents in Fillmore before moving with her family to the Glendale Park area of Salt Lake City at the age of eight. RuthAnn graduated from South High School in 1965, where she met her loving husband, Steve Tingey, in their shared English class. They were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on April 3, 1969.

After high school, RuthAnn attended beauty school and worked as a Cosmetologist before later working at Mervyn’s retail store for many years.

RuthAnn and Steve built their life together in their cherished home in South Jordan, where they raised their four kids and have lived for 53 years. What was once a house in the country gradually became surrounded by neighbors whom they grew to love and appreciate deeply. Though she often called it a small house, she filled it with warmth and love, creating a welcoming home where countless grandchildren, family members, and friends gathered and made cherished memories.

Family was at the heart of RuthAnn’s life. She treasured time spent with loved ones and created lasting memories on yearly trips to Mesquite, Nevada, as well as boating excursions, camping adventures, and vacations around the world. She made it a priority to visit Texas at least once a year to spend time with her daughter and family there. Later in life, she found great joy in cheering on her grandchildren at their many sporting events and activities. She took immense pride in their accomplishments and loved sharing their successes with family and friends. RuthAnn also loved cheering on her beloved BYU Cougars.

RuthAnn had a deep and abiding testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. She loved attending church services and visiting the temple as often as possible. She cherished the breathtaking view of the Jordan River Temple from her backyard and found great fulfillment in serving in various callings within her ward.

She is survived by her beloved husband, Steve; children Shane (Idianexis), Shaelyn Fox (Chad), and Blake (Caryn); siblings Susan (Anthony), Jodie (Tom), Jan (Dale), and Mike Patience (Kim); and eleven grandchildren: Paige, Gavin, Tyson, Dylan, Brianna, Brooklyn, Piper, Ainzleigh, Emma, Kyden, and Tate. She was affectionately known as "Nana" to them all.

She was preceded in death by her son Travis(Beth) and parents Grover and Irene Carling.

RuthAnn’s kindness, faith, and unwavering love for her family will be deeply missed by all who knew her. May her memory bring comfort to those who loved her.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Erin Blackstock and the Pulmonary Department at IHC Medical Center for their compassionate care.

A viewing will be held Thursday, March 6th from 6:00-8:00pm at the LDS chapel on 10168 S 1110 W, South Jordan, UT 84095. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 7th at 11:00am at the same location. Prior to funeral services a viewing will be held from 9:30am-10:30am. Interment will follow immediately at Larkin Sunset Gardens (1950 E 10600 S, Sandy, UT 84092).

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