John A Ringer

John Albin Ringer was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. He entered his heavenly home surrounded by his loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer, on July 16, 2021, at the age of 86. John was born to George and Verda (Ruby) Ringer on June 17, 1935 in Nampa, Idaho. After graduating high school, he married his sweetheart, Dorothy Mae Schlabach on March 24, 1956. He attended Clark College in Vancouver, WA to study automotive technology. From there, he received a job offer as a mechanic at Ball Ford in Tigard, OR. He worked in the industry for 10 years, at which time Clark College called him and offered him a teaching position in the automotive department. He prayed about it and decided to accept. He found instructing students to be one of his greatest passions. He loved his job and stayed there 30 years, finally retiring at the age of 60. During that time, he and Dottie raised their children, while running a farm and making up to 500 tons of hay during his summer break as a college instructor. After hay season was over, he would take the next 2-3 weeks to clean up the farm for the winter, and then many times would take the month of August off to adventure and vacation with his family. One of his mottos was, “Work hard. Play hard.” And they did! Above all, John’s love for the Lord was steadfast, never wavering. His faith leaves behind a great legacy. He loved his family deeply and was generous and kind to every soul he met. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Albin Ringer and Verda Ruby Stuve; brothers Clifford Ringer and David Ringer; sister, Verda Farnham; and beloved son, Dale Albin. He is survived by his best friend and companion of over 65 years, Dorothy Mae Ringer; children John Edward (Dawn), Darrell Lynn and Heidi Mae Lloyd (David); 12 grandchildren (and spouses); 7 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. A celebration of John’s life will be held on August 28, 2021 at 2:00 PM at the Family Life Church, located at 502 S. St. Paul Hwy., Newberg, OR 97132. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Missions through Family Life Church on his behalf. https://myflcgiving.churchcenter.com/giving .

John A Ringer

June 17, 1935 - July 16, 2021