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Edward Harrington Obituary

Harrington, Edward (Skip) JR, 77, retired construction worker, small business owner, and US Navy veteran passed away Sept 16, 2013. Service will be 10 a.m. Friday, Sept 27 at St. Mary's Parish in Derby, KS. He is preceded in death by wife, Judi. Survived by sons Skip of FL, Eddie (April) and Jeff of OK; daughters Maggie Jensen of SD and Cindy (Steve) Shavlik of Derby; brother Robert (Virginia) Harrington of Wichita. He had 16 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandson. Watson Funeral Home, Wichita, KS is handling services.

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Published by Wichita Eagle from Sep. 24 to Sep. 25, 2013.

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September 29, 2013

Skip and I go back over 50 years. I always have enjoyed talking with him at matches and tournaments we were both at. I know he will be greatly missed by his family and the wrestling community.

Dee Gard

Gary Everitt

September 27, 2013

Skip was a stand up or take down guy.
I worked w/ him and went hunting my first prarie chicken with him. One of the best sheetrockers ever to live in my eyes. His love for the sport of wrestling was contagious. Thank you for the memories ol,boy. Knowing you enriched my life. May your family find comfort and peace at your passing.

September 26, 2013

I will miss Skip at the wrestling meets. He always came up to me with a smile and something positive to say.
God. Bless
Coach Roy Oeser

The Downs Family

September 25, 2013

Sorry to here of your father passing. He help teach a lot of kids in his day to wrestle. He will be missed.

Lisa Penka

September 24, 2013

My son Dylan, had a great respect for Skip as a person and wrestling coach. He will be missed.

Kath Van Winkle Platzer

September 24, 2013

My son, Brendan Van Winkle, wrestled. He, as the rest of his family, gave so much to Derby youth. The values he taught, are still with Brendan today going through college and law school. Kath Van Winkle Platzer family

Charles Riley

September 23, 2013

I enjoyed hunting and spending time with Skip. His passing saddens me and I will always remember him kindly.

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