St. George, Utah - Colleen (Coke) Ballinger Ringwood , our angel, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, went to make heaven a better place after fulfilling our lives here on earth on May 23, 2011. She was born December 22, 1931 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Winnie Dickerson and Jesse Ballinger. She showed great strength, courage and grace as she battled many challenges in her 79 years. She was loved by all who knew her and will truly be missed. Her talents and beauty resinated throughout her life and in everything she did. She was an avid Jazz fan, she kept records of trades, wins and losses from the time they were purchased in Utah. The blankets she crocheted for each child and grandchild will forever be our warmth, the scrap booking of each picture book will be cherished for time and eternity for many generations to come. Colleen is survived by her husband of 63 years, George; children: Steve, Cregg (Jeannie), Keven (Lorrie) and Tammy (Rob) Riley; 28 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She is also survived by her sister, Kay (Tom) White and brother, Dell Ballinger. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 27, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at the Metcalf Mortuary Chapel, 288 West St. George Blvd., St. George, Utah. A viewing will be held Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at the Mortuary, prior to services. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at the Salt Lake City Cemetery, 200 N Street, Salt Lake City, Utah. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, (435) 673-4221. The family wishes to express their gratitude to Rocky Mountain Hospice Nurses, Aides and Volunteers for the compassionate care and kindness given to Colleen.