Florence Lucille DiGiovanni Ring, 71

Florence Lucille DiGiovanni Ring, 71, passed away on March 19, 2005, surrounded by her family after a short illness.

She was born on Sept. 24, 1933, in Aitkin, Minn. She graduated from high school in Kalispell in 1951.

She was married Nov. 12, 1955, in Kalispell, to Lawrence J. Ring.

Her parents, John and Louise DiGiovanni, preceded her in death.

Florence is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Lawrence "Bud;" her brother, Jerry, and his wife, Charlotte; sons, Jay and his wife, Grady, Thomas and his wife, Terri, Donald and his wife, Debbie, and James and his wife, Sherry; her daughter, Susan; 10 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and her best friend, Viola Kenniburg.

Florence, as a homemaker, enjoyed playing the organ, crocheting, spending time with her family and her little dog, Peppy. She was a member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church.

"We love her and she will be missed."

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 25, and services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 26, at Johnson Mortuary. Interment will follow at Glacier Memorial Gardens.

Johnson Funeral Home has been entrusted with the local arrangements