Penny Harrington

Penny Harrington

Penny Harrington Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 27, 2021.
Penny Harrington was the chief of the Portland, Oregon Police Bureau in the mid-1980s, becoming the first woman to lead a major U.S. city’s police department.

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March 15, 2024

Carson Loveless posted to the memorial.

November 3, 2021

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Carson Loveless

March 15, 2024

Condolences to her family and her loved ones

Darlene

November 3, 2021

Please accept my sincere condolences to the Harrington Family. May the God of all comfort who is the hearer of prayers be with you in your time of need with his loving kindness and peace as He strengthens you to cope during this difficult time. May family, friends and extended family cherish Ms. Penny Harrington memories.

November 1, 2021

What an incredible woman she was. We pray that God continues to strengthen and comfort the family during this extremely difficult time.

HV

October 3, 2021

So sorry to hear that Miss Harrington is no longer with us. To the family I offer my sincere sympathy. May our Heavenly Father continue to be with you.

Odette

September 29, 2021

Sincere sympathies to the family. A legacy she had left to be treasured. May you all be comforted by your loving heavenly father at this time.

September 29, 2021

My condolences.

LeeRoy

September 29, 2021

My condolences go out to the Harrington family on the death of Penny. So sorry for your loss.

Penny Z

September 27, 2021

I enjoyed my many trips to Penny’s store in Morro Bay and the many classes she taught at The Ruby Dragon!

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