David Bryan Ringgold

1952 - 2009

David Bryan Ringgold, 57, of Elko passed away November 10, 2009 from injuries sustained in a fall at his home November 7. He was born July 14, 1952 in Spokane, Washington to Walter Marvin and Betty Louise Ringgold. David was reared and educated in San Manuel, Arizona. He graduated from San Manuel High School in 1970. David did not go to college right away. He worked a variety of jobs before attending Arizona State University at Tempe for a degree in criminal justice. David was a Colorado Highway Patrolman in the Grand Junction, Colorado area. He decided law enforcement was not the right career choice for him. David worked for several years as an equipment operator in underground mining. He began training to be an electrician. David worked for J.S. Redpath for 11 years, which brought him to Elko, Nevada, where he met the love of his life. David married Loriann "LA" Eisenbarth on October 5, 1988 in Reno, Nevada. David and Loriann were totally devoted to one another, recently celebrating 21 years of marriage. David worked for Newmont for 14 years, beginning in March 1989. He was the NAL Electrical/Instrumentation Supervisor (North Area Leach) and later SAL E & I Supervisor (South Area Leach) at Newmont for many years. David then worked as a underground electrician at Barrick Goldstrike Mines for three years. He later had the opportunity to work for his dear friend, Ed Netherton who owns DEA, Inc., where he worked until his death. David had the most amazing sense of humor. He could make everyone laugh and feel at ease. He was generous to his friends and family. David enjoyed traveling with his wife, Loriann. Throughout the years David and Loriann traveled to many places but took the trip of a lifetime last year to Australia in celebration of 20 years together. David was preceded in death by his father, Walter Marvin and his mother, Betty Louise Ringgold. He is survived by his wife Loriann Ringgold, Elko, NV; father-in-law Richard A. Eisenbarth of Weiser, Idaho; daughter Rachel (Chris) Cushing; granddaughter Addison Leigh of Star, ID; sister Carol Ringgold (Jim Guess) of Albuquerque, NM; sister Gwen Ringgold, Fresno, CA; brother Brett Ringgold of Thoreau, NM; sister-in-law Lisa Eisenbarth of Collborn, CO; sister-in-law Julie Robinson, Elizabeth, CO; nephew Tyler M. Ringgold of Albuquerque, NM; and niece Kalee Eisenbarth of Collborn, Colorado.
A Celebration of David's Life was held on Monday at 10:30 a.m., November 16, 2009 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 777 Sage St., Elko, NV, 89801 with The Rev. Frank B. Cowell officiating. A light brunch hosted by David's wife was held at The Red Lion in The Ruby Room.
Sympathy cards may be sent to: Loriann Ringgold, 2321 Sierra Drive, Elko, NV, 89801-4489.
Donations in David's memory may be made to: Harbor House, P.O. Box 253, Elko, NV, 89803 (A crisis/rescue center for domestic abuse. A very wonderful organization that greatly benefits our community) or Animal House (an organization devoted to rescuing unwanted/abandoned companion animals such as dogs and cats. They also spay/neuter pets to decrease the population of stray animals. Animal House also places pets in new homes.)

David,
My darling husband. I will have sweet dreams of you until we meet again.
Good night, my sweet prince.
Always Your Girl,
Loriann