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“Bill & I decided to put my baby buggy on the back fender of my bike. He rode around with me on the back sitting in the "saddle bags". The baby buggy...Read More »
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1 of 15 | Posted by: Mary - Des Moines, IA - sister
“This is just one of thousands of memories. When Bill and I were in High School we managed to talk someone into buying us a 12 pack of beer. Of...Read More »
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2 of 15 | Posted by: Pat Harrington - Polk City, IA
“Peace be with you and your family. Even though we last saw you when I was in elementary school decades ago, I cannot forget your smile, laugh, jokes,...Read More »
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3 of 15 | Posted by: Bonnie Ferguson Butler - VA
“Bill was a clasmate of mine at All Saints School here in Des Moines.
I was new, it was 8th grade and my memory of Bill was kindness and smiles.
May...Read More »
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4 of 15 | Posted by: Carmi - des moines i, IA
“Dad, I'll always remember the great stories you told. I never got tired of hearing them - especially the one about you holding me for four hours when...Read More »
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5 of 15 | Posted by: Colleen Magnuson - Terre Haute, IN
“Well Bill here goes. Remember the first time that we actually met? Christy brings me in and you greet me with "Come in and take your clothes off...Read More »
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6 of 15 | Posted by: Charmaine
“I remember one time when Bill was at our house in DM when Rick and Bill were down stairs messing around with the .22. It went off and went through...Read More »
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7 of 15 | Posted by: Grace Reinier - Newton, IA
“Dear Sue and Family
We all loved Bill ... and for some time ... we knew of his failing health. It is so painful for us ... but that is selfish---...Read More »
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8 of 15 | Posted by: Gerald Harrington - Ankeny, IA
“Thank you for sharing all your stories. Bill will be missed by his family, friends and his church community. I honor him for serving our country. ...Read More »
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9 of 15 | Posted by: Bob Jesch - fort wayne , IN
“I am so sorry for you loss. I have been thinking of you all and praying for you since I heard the news. Please let me know if there is anything I...Read More »
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10 of 15 | Posted by: Lisa Kuntz - Fort Wayne, IN
“I will miss you, Bill. You were always cheerful & you made me smile. I appreciated getting to know you over the past two years, and I always felt...Read More »
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11 of 15 | Posted by: Dan the Schwan's Man - Decatur, IN
“Sue and Family:
So sorry for your loss. You are in mine and Marsha's prayers and thoughts. I will miss his phone calls.
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12 of 15 | Posted by: Jim Harrington - Birch Tree, MO
“Go with God Bill, will love and miss you always.
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13 of 15 | Posted by: Steven M Harrington - ME - nephew
“Sorry for your lost, we went to school Colleen at St. Judes. We will keep your family in our prayers god bless.
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14 of 15 | Posted by: robert schussler - fort wayne, IN
“Sorry for your lost, we went to school Colleen at St. Judes. We will keep your family in our prayers god bless.
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15 of 15 | Posted by: robert schussler - fort wayne, IN
William Michael Joseph Harrington, 66, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2011 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. Born in Alta Dena, CA, Bill worked as a Programmer/Analyst for years, retiring in 2000. He was a U. S. Air Force Viet Nam War Veteran and a member of St. Jude Catholic Church. Bill enjoyed being a Ham Radio Operator N9FNK. Surviving are his wife of 46 years, Susan F. Harrington of Fort Wayne, daughters, Christine M. Harrington of Ft. Wayne, Katherine A. (Chris) Harrington of Marin County, CA, and Colleen V. (Eric) Magnuson of Terre Haute, IN. Grandsons, Edwin Michael Joseph Harrington of Fort Wayne and Brendan Patrick and Jack William Magnuson of Terre Haute, IN, Granddaughter, Audrey Rose Carlton of Marin County, CA, sister, Julia M (Chris) Keller of Riverside, OH, brothers, Gerald (Shirley) Harrington of Ankeny, IA, and Patrick (Marilyn) Harrington of Polk City, IA, Sister, Mary Kathleen Harrington of Des Moines, IA, brothers, James (Marsha) Harrington of Birchtree, MO and John (Dixie) Harrington of Pineville, MO. sister, Terri (Joe) St. Peter of Monroe, IA. Bill was preceded in death by Parents, Leo F. and Marie Harrington and brother Dan Harrington. Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 AM, December 30, 2011 at St. Jude Catholic Church with calling one hour prior. Fr. Thomas Shoemaker officiating. Calling Thursday, December 29, 2011 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm & 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm with a vigil, at 4:30 pm at D.O. McComb and Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave. Burial in Catholic Cemetery , Fort Wayne, Indiana. Memorials may be made to the Bishop's Appeal, Masses, Redeemer Radio or St. Jude Catholic School. To sign the online guest book, go to www.mccombandsons.com.
