Ruby A. Harrington
March 08, 2020
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Service Details
Ruby Arlene (McClain) Harrington was born April 11, 1937 in Des Moines, Iowa to Westley and Dorothy McClain. She passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at Taylor House Hospice at the age of 82.
Ruby is survived by her children, Sharel (Jim) Short, Debra Mitchell, and Daney Harrington; grandchildren, Angelia (Clint) Rogers, Shaun (Toni) Short, Jacob Harrington, and Jared Harrington; great-grandchildren, Cole Rogers, Addison Rogers, and Sullivan Short; and her brothers, John McClain and Dale McClain.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dwight Harrington in 2017 and her brother, Charles McClain.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m., with family present from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Hamilton’s Altoona Funeral Home, 105 4th Street SW, Altoona. There will be a committal service on Friday, March 27, 2020 at Iowa Veterans Cemetery, Van Meter at 2:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to the Animal Rescue League to support their animal foster care programs.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Jo Soda
03/14/2020
So very sorry to hear of Rubys passing. I have been trying to find out what happed to her. We became very good friends when my Mom (Jennie) Moved into Valley View. She And Mom were inseparable and Mom dearly loved her. We talked frequently after Moms passing. Ruby was such a loving and caring lady and so stylish. She will be sorely missed by many. It was a privilege knowing her..as
Lois Bengston Thompson
03/10/2020
Ruby was a special childhood friend as we both attended Stowe Elementary School. She lived north of the fairgrounds and I lived on E. 29th & Easton. She was the kindest, sweetest person and her life and goodness is remembered.
Roger, Jane and Alisha Kauten
03/10/2020
Our deepest condolences at this time of great loss for your family.