Luana Marie Singer

Luana Marie Singer, 73, born on August 13, 1938 in Seattle, WA, passed away on Mothers Day, May 13, 2012. She resided in Desert Hot Springs, CA at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Cathedral City, CA. and Wiggens and Sons, Ballard, Wa.
She is survived by her Husband Edward A. Singer and four children Kathleen Twomey (husband Sean) Shoreline, Wa., Thomas Wilson Shoreline, Wa., Susan Wilson Shoreline, Wa. Regan Singer (husband Jason) Seattle, Wa. She is also survived by her brother Daniel Larsen (wife, LeAnn) Clinton, Wa. Two nephews Michael Larsen Austin, TX. and Jason Larsen Bothell, WA. (wife Emily and daughter Abigail) Luana had many cousins, uncles, aunts, nephews and neices, three beautiful grandchildren, Thea Twomey, Elle Twomey and Ava Swatniki. Her lifelong friends Margaret and Roger Pascho Kirkland, Wa., Nancy Folkstead Kettle Falls, Wa. and Gary Folkstead Ballard, Wa.
Luana grew up in Seattle Washington. Attended Westmont College in Santa Barbara, CA. She had very fond memories of her time spent there and found her love for hot , sunny weather.
She was a talented writer and bright business woman. She owned her own antique shop in Richland Washington and also worked in Real Estate. Whatever endeavor she took on she did it with undaunting drive, endless hardwork and determination. Luana was a woman ahead of her time taking risks and assuming challenges long before there were a lot of women in business. If you told our mother she could not do something she invariably proved you wrong.
She loved to travel and had been on trips to England, Norway and Sweden. She and Ed lived for a time in South Carolina and Connecticut and enjoyed the people, the history and the beautiful scenery. She had great stories to tell of their time spent there. She loved to experience new places and meet new people. She was a talented gardener and would create beautiful flower beds. She won first prize for her flower beds at her home in Edmonds, Washington. She loved beautiful clothes and took pride in dressing impeccably. She had a love of antiques and her family heirlooms meant so much to her. Luana was an avid reader and enjoyed a good book. She had a great sense of humor, was witty and delighted in fun. She was a member of the Sons of Norway, Lodge #2003, Everett, Wa.
For the past several years Luana and Ed have resided in Palms Spring, CA . She had many friends, rich and wonderful memories and loved the warm winters . Ed and Luana enjoyed listening to music on their back patio. Charlie her dog brought her laughter and comfort and was dearly loved by her.
The last year of her life she carried herself with strength, willfulness and courage throughout a very difficult battle. Our mother was an amazing woman.
One of her favorite sayings which she repeated to her family many times was:

Be pretty if you can;
Be witty if you must;
But be gracious if it kills you.

Mom, you were all of those things. We love you and miss you.
Rest in peace mom, you are home now.

Our Family would like to thank Dr. Thomas Reynolds of Palms Springs.CA., Dr Robert W. Decker, Dr.Harmik Souskasian, Dr. Robert Mckenna, Dr. Richard Tuli, Dr. Shahab Meheizadeh, Dr. Edward j. Share and the staff of Cedar Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles for taking wonderful care of our Mother. Mom considered them not only her doctors but her friends.

Arrangements and services in Seattle have been arranged by Bonney Watson Wiggins and Sons, Funeral Home in Ballard, Washington. Please visit Tributes.com to read and leave memorial messages.

Luana will be buried at Crown Hill Cemetery in Ballard, Washington. A small private service will follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Union Gospel Mission or the Humane Society.

Revelation 21:4 " He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away."