Ann Jeanette Harrington of Lewiston passed away surrounded by her family Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, from causes related to sepsis and heart failure. She was 81.
Mom was born Oct. 15, 1933, in Ucon, Idaho, to Wallace Ezra and LaVinda Robinson. She had two brothers and two sisters, Almy, Vaughn, Norma Gnetting and Reva Mason.
She married Frank Leroy Harrington in Dillon, Mont. They lived and worked in the Rigby, Idaho, area and Othello Wash., before settling in Lewiston. They were married for 41 years, until his death in 1993.
Ann has three surviving children, Rhonda Dobyns of Clarkston, LaVinda "Vindy" Hielman of Portland, Ore., Jacky Harrington; and daughter-in-law Gail Harrington of Lewiston.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Frank; brothers Almy and Vaughn; sons William "Lee" and Frankie; and grandsons Shawn Dobyns and Alan Harrington. She was blessed with 10 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, plus one more on the way.
Ann was a stay-at-home mom until the kids were out of grade school. She then worked for more than 20 years at Twin City Foods before retiring.
Mom touched the lives of many and was adored and respected by those who had the pleasure of knowing her. Wonderful and caring, mom was an amazingly special lady.
Always putting others' needs ahead of her own, a kind and gentle soul, she was devoted to her family and friends. Her heartwarming smile will be deeply missed. And a trait not to be left out, she had a stubborn streak matched by none.
Viewing will be from noon to 6 p.m. Thursday at Malcom's Brower-Wann Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Normal Hill Cemetery. A gathering with dinner will follow at the covered area in Airport Park at Sixth Street and Cedar Avenue in the Lewiston Orchards.
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- Friday, October 9, 2:00 PM
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Normal Hill Cemetery
1122 7th Street
Lewiston, Idaho 83501
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- Viewing will be Thursday from noon until 6:00 p.m. at Malcom's Brower-Wann Funeral Home.
Condolences
Elaine Hayes Callas Jordan
My dearest Ronda, I am so sorry that your mother has passed. It is very painful to lose our mothers. Mine passed 12 years ago. I know of your deep love for your mother. I also know she loved and loves you. She was/is an incredible soul full of love, kindness and compassion. She was always very good to me as a child. Her smile was contagiousness. She stood strong through so many things. She was a true and devoted friend to my mother. Her eyes always twinkled and I will never forget how she could snap her gum when she chewed it. I tried imitating it many times and never could master it. :-) This seems silly, but whenever I hear someone snapping their gum, I think of Ann. I loved her very much. She cooked good too and was so clean in her home and surroundings. What a wonderful lady! I know you have deep faith in Jesus Christ. May his tender mercies sustain you throughout this ordeal. May he take you in his arms and comfort you. My deepest condolences sweetie. I love you too Ronda. You were such a dear and devoted friend to me growing up. Thank you. God bless you my friend. Elaine. P.S. I tried to friend you on Face Book. If you get on sometime please accept my request. I am old and fat now...but still me deep inside.
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 8:18 PM
Sharon Jones and V. Jean Comish
Rhonda, Jacky, and Vindy,
To say we loved your parents is to state the obvious. I have missed the "old get-togethers" so very much. Your Mom loved your Dad like no one else ever could. She did have a stubborn streak and a "hot-temper" but she was just as loving. I will miss our visits even though they were few and far between these last 15 years.
I know how much you will miss her because I know how much our parents are still missed. However, I truly believe they are going on and together as they were here but I hate missing the reunion they are having without us.
We do love you all so much, Sharon and Jean
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 12:48 PM
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