We lost this very special lady on June 5. She was a mentor to many–especially me. I am sure she mentored many people in the fabric arts, and she mentored me and many others in ballooning. Luana created a balloon repair station in Tacoma. She designed her own balloon, and then as the fabric became worn, she redesigned it with a beautiful Heron design. I was privileged to be able to take over that balloon when she retired from ballooning. I won’t go into a full description of her life here, but she was one of the most influential women in my life (and there are many). Luana mentored me not only in how to fly a balloon and how to do it safely, but she also mentored me in how to be a good person with an even disposition, that has served me well for the the rest of my life.

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