October 10 1927 February 09 2020
Ruby Mae Harrington October 10, 1927 – February 09, 2020 Share this obituary Send Flowers Upload Photo| Sign Guestbook| Send Sympathy Card| Memorial Donation Ruby Mae Harrington entered into Eternal Rest on February 9, 2020. She was born third to the oldest of nine children, to Enor and Beulah Richardson-Olson on October 10, 1927. Ruby graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in Business Administration. She worked vacations and holidays while in school for the Garnett Review, the Jayhawk Press, and the Lawrence Journal as a typesetter and proofreader. She married the love of her life, Robert Guy Harrington, on March 26, 1951. Two children- Robert Alan Harrington and Michelle Lee Harrington “Shelley” were born to this union. They owned and operated Harrington Appliances in Twin Lakes Shopping Center and on East Harry for 25 years. Bob and Ruby were able to travel to Europe, Hawaii, New Zealand, Australia and Russia and also took numerous ocean cruises, making many friends on their various trips. They also enjoyed playing bridge and many a good joke. Ruby volunteered at The Center for the Improvement of Human Functioning for 20 years and also proofread for Muddy Water Press. Ruby was preceded in death by her parents Enor and Beulah; her daughter Shelley; four brothers Clinton, Herbert, Gurdon and Archie and sister, Evelyn Wharton. She is survived by her son and wife, Robert and Elaine Harrington of Wichita; and grandson Thomas Harrington of Tulsa, and sisters Florence Johnson of Spokane, Washington, Helen Hartshorn of Wichita, and Margaret Lankard of Garnett, Kansas; as well as by numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Services at a later date. Print Obituary Sign Guestbook Name: Location: Video: Image: Light A Candle Candle 1 Candle 2 Candle 3 Candle 4 Email: Please keep my message private Personal Message: Personal Message (required) Confirm: Submit Guestbook entry
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Death notice for the town of: Wichita, state: Kansas