Jo Ann Ranstrom Hall

Jo Ann Ranstrom Hall died just after midnight on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at Solterra Senior Living in Lakeside, Arizona following a lengthy illness. She was 76 years old. Jo Ann was born on February 11, 1945, in Pocatello, Bannock County, Idaho to her parents, the late Merrill William and Reba May (Harr) Ranstrom. 

Jo Ann was a graduated member of Marsh Valley High School's Class of '63 in Arimo, Idaho. In 1964, she moved from her native Idaho to Arizona with her new husband, Gene and brand-new baby, Shane.

Jo Ann supported her husband in his many business ventures and was, in reality, the common denominator in helping him realize his successes. She, too, was savvy and had a mind for business herself. She owned and operated Mountain Security Insurance which had an office in the original location of Hall Motors on the Deuce of Clubs in Show Low. Though very successful with her business, she always felt that her greatest accomplishments happened within the walls of her own home. She was the most devoted and loving mother to her children. They were always the priority in her life.

Jo Ann was an avid supporter to all of the athletic programs of the White Mountains' schools. She loved to see young people succeed and watch them grow into mature, responsible adults. She attended countless games through the years but her favorites might have been those in which her children were participating. As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints she willingly served in many church callings over the years including: Relief Society, Young Women's and Primary president. She truly set an example of kindness to those around her.

Jo Ann loved to go on vacation and had the opportunity to travel all over the world. One of her favorite trips was a cruise she took to the Mediterranean with her brother, Gene Ranstrom, before he died. Wherever she traveled in the world, she always looked forward to coming back to the White Mountains because, "There's no place like home."

Jo Ann is the mother to 5 children: Shane, deceased (Jamie) Hall, Susan (Robert, deceased) Woods, Troy D. (Michelle) Hall, Jamie (Byron) Clark, Shauna (Joe) O'Connor. She is the sister to Gene Ranstrom, deceased, Tom (Carolyn) Ranstrom, Marilyn (Delon) Huse, Steve (Ronda) Ranstrom, Allan (Pam) Ranstrom, Neal (Paula) Ranstrom and Carol Pettit. She is the most beloved grandma to her grandchildren: Liesl Hall, Landon (Bailey) Hall, Lexie (Josh) Brown, Levi Hall, Kreston Woods, Conner Woods, Ashley (Porter) Jenson, McKenna Hall, Samantha Hall, Bradley (Lily) Clark, Tia Clark, Addie Clark, Alec (Janie) Lewis, Shelby Lewis and Erick O'Connor. Her great-grandchildren are: Isaac Brown, Tenley Jenson, Kenzie Jenson, Zoey Lewis, Carson O'Connor and Rowan O'Connor. They truly have been the lights of her life and she lived for them and adored them more than words can express. 

The funeral service will begin promptly at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, August 19, 2021, at the Downtown Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 300 N. 11th Street in Show Low, Arizona where the visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. to 10:45 A.M. Immediately following the funeral at the church, the concluding service and interment will be held at the Show Low Cemetery.