Betty Jane Harrington's Obituary
Betty Harrington passed away in St. Helens on September 14, 2012. She was 89 years of age.
Betty was born on June 6th, 1923 in Kalispell, Montana, the 5th of 6 children born to George and Blanche Radabah Sievers. Raised in Kalispell the family moved to St. Helens in 1939 when Betty was about 16 years old.
On November 11, 1944 Betty married E. Irvin Harrington. They had 58 wonderful years together until Irvin passed away in 2002. They were members of Yankton Baptist Church and St. Helens Community Bible Church.
On July 4, 1972 they open the doors to Harrington's Clothing Store in St. Helens and have provided both work clothing and young adult apparel for many years. Irvin and Betty loved to spend time at their beach home in Rockaway where Betty enjoyed watching games shows and her favorite profession and college football teams.
Betty is survived by her son and daughter in law; Don Kim Harrington of Columbia City, daughter; Judy Garriott of Rainier, 3 grandchildren; Chad Harrington, Lisa Schaffner, Brett Long, Great Grandchildren; Maggie Schaffner, Tanner and Michael Hart, Jacob and Nathan Long, brother; Dick Sievers of Ferndale, Washington.
Predeceased by grandson Ryan Harrington.
Private vault burial was held at
Columbia Memorial Gardens.
Columbia Funeral Home in charge of arrangements
503-397-1154
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