HARRINGTON, James Truman "Jim" - b. November 1, 1944 -d. September 7, 2021

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James Truman "Jim" Harrington, age 76, of Howard, Kansas, left his earthly home on September 7, 2021 to be with his Lord and Savior.  He was born November 1, 1944 to Joseph Truman and Dorothy (Sweet) Harrington in Winfield, Kansas.

Jim was raised in Grenola, Kansas with three sisters, Mary, Carolyn, and Beth.  He graduated from Grenola High School in 1963.  His father, Truman, passed away when Jim was 7 years old, so Dorothy raised her children as a single mom. 

In 1966, Jim married Patricia Juaire of Howard, Kansas and was blessed with two daughters, Gay Elaine and Peggy Rebecca.  They later divorced.  Jim married Janet (Weyrauch) Lee on April 1, 1996, just another day and a couple of "I Do's".  At the time of his death, they had been married 25 years but had spent a total of 40 years together.

Jim held several jobs during his lifetime with Brown's Feed Store, Criger Oil, and Veem-Jade Oil among many others, but the most fulfilling job he worked was as a custodian at U.S.D. #282 West Elk Schools.  He worked at all three school buildings and loved the interaction with the students and teachers.  He also helped Santa Claus for many years when Santa visited Howard.  Aside from his job, Jim was also active serving his community.  He volunteered for 33 years for the City of Howard Fire Department and served as Chief for several years.  He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus.

Jim was always smiling and joking in everything he did in life.  He was just a joy to be around.  He will be missed by everyone that knew him. 

Jim is survived by his wife, Janet of the home; daughters, Gay (David) Estes of Arlington, Kansas and Becky (Brian) Davis of San Angelo, Texas; 4 grandchildren, Derek (Beth) Wade of Cambridge, Kansas, Heather (Derek) Estes of Turon, Kansas, Krystal Estes of Plevna, Kansas, and James Davis of San Angelo, Texas; 5 great-grandchildren, Holly, Paxton, Junior, Temperance, Hadley, and one more on the way; his sisters, Carolyn Chrisman of Mabelle, Texas and Beth Moore of Grenola, Kansas; his aunt, Shirley Gillespie of Overland Park, Kansas; many nieces and nephews; and tons of friends and family.  He will also be missed by his two dogs, Truman and Duke, and Thomas the cat.  Jim was preceded in death by his parents; his baby sister, Margaret Peggy Harrington; his oldest sister, Mary Miller; and his brothers-in-law, Charlie Miller, Tim Chrisman, and Darrel Moore.

Family will receive friends at visitation on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Countryside Funeral Home in Howard, Kansas.  Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Moline, Kansas.  Rosary will be recited at 9:30 a.m. prior to the service.  Interment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery on Highway 99 south of Moline, Kansas.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the Howard City Fire Department of Harry Hynes Hospice and can be mailed to or left with the funeral home.  Services have been entrusted to Countryside Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, Howard, Kansas 67349.

(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)