William Harrington
October 17, 2008
William “Bill” Harrington, 75, passed away at his home Friday, October 17, 2008. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, October 20, 2008 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon St. with burial at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Bill was born January 8, 1933 in Runnells, Iowa to Orval and Margaret Harrington. He was a barber for Shorty’s Barber Shop located on Des Moines’ east side, retiring after 50 years of service. Bill was a member of Grant Park Christian Church, East Gate Lodge and was a Shriner.
Bill is survived by his wife, Jeanine; daughters, Kathy (Dann) Flaherty, Patty (Mark) Miller and Jackie (Wes) White; and his grandchildren, Scott, Amy, Lacy, Shelby, Johnny, Amanda, Nick, Rachel, Megan and Elizabeth. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Grant Park Christian Church or Hospice of Central Iowa.
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Patti Romans Earp
11/06/2008
I sm so sorry for your loss. Bill used to cut the hair of all the boys in our family, and we have fond remembrances of some of their '1st' haircuts.
They offer their sypathy also: Clifford Romans, Jim Romans (deceased), Jim Romans Jr., Charlie Smith, Jim Smith, Steve Earp
In case it was not known, fellow church member, Donna Romans, died January 16, 2008 of cancer. I know she would have been saddened at your loss also.
Greg Honnold
10/17/2008
Darlis, Heather, Haley and I want you to know how saddened we are to lose Uncle Bill. He really was one of the 'good guys'. You are in our thoughts and prayers.