James "Jim" Truman Harrington Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

James “Jim” Truman Harrington, age 76 of Howard, left his earthly home on September 7, 2021 to be with his Lord and Savior. Jim was born November 1, 1944 to Joseph Truman and Dorothy (Sweet) Harrington in Winfield, Kansas. He was raised in Grenola with 3 sisters, Mary, Carolyn, and Beth, and graduated from Grenola High School in 1963. Jim’s dad Truman, passed away when Jim was 7 years old, so Dorothy raised her children as a single mom. In 1966, Jim married Pat JuAire of Howard, and was blessed with two daughters, Gay Elaine and Peggy Rebecca. They later divorced. Jim married Janet Weyrauch Lee on April 1, 1996. Just another day and a couple of I do’s. At the time of his death, they had been married 25 years, but had spent a total of 40 years together. He held several jobs during his lifetime, Brown’s Feed Store, Criger Oil and Veem-Jade Oil, among many others, but the most fulfilling job he worked was as a custodian at USD 282 West Elk. Jim worked at all 3 school buildings and loved the interaction with the students and teachers. He also helped Santa Claus for many years when Santa visited Howard. Aside from his job, Jim was also active serving his community. He volunteered for 33 years for the City of Howard Fire Department, and served as Chief for several years. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. Jim was always smiling and joking in everything he did in life and was just a joy to be around. He will be missed by everyone that knew him. He is survived by his wife, Janet of the home Daughters: Gay Estes and husband David of Arlington, KS, and Becky Davis and husband Brian of San Angelo, TX 4 grandchildren: Derek Wade and wife Beth of Cambridge, KS, Heather Estes and husband Derek of Turon, KS, Krystal Estes of Plevna, KS, and James Davis of San Angelo, TX 5 great-grandchildren: Holly, Paxton, Junior, Temperance, Hadley, and one more on the way Sisters, Carolyn Chrisman of Mabelle, TX, and Beth Moore of Grenola, KS Aunt, Shirley Gillespie of Overland Park, KS, many nieces and nephews, and tons of friends and family Jim will also be missed by his 2 dogs, Truman and Duke, and Thomas the cat He was preceded in death by his parents, baby sister, Margaret Peggy Harrington, his oldest sister, Mary Miller and brothers-in-law, Charlie Miller, Tim Chrisman, and Darrel Moore Family will receive friends at visitation on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Countryside Funeral Home in Howard, KS Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:00 AM on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Moline, KS. Rosary will be recited at 9:30 prior to service. Interment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, south of Moline, KS In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the Howard City Fire Department or Harry Hynes Hospice and can be mailed to or left with the funeral home. Services entrusted to Countryside Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, PO Box 1233, Howard, KS 67349

James "Jim" Truman Harrington

November 1, 1944 - September 7, 2021