Friday, April 24, 2009
My sweet wife Claudia passed away this morning at 4:20 a.m. from complications of a stroke she suffered Thursday morning at 8 a.m.
Claudia was my companion for 40 years. The mother of our children, and my sweetheart. She was the most kind, gracious, and compasionate person I have ever known. She always said Thank You, even in the most difficult times--10 years of paralysis, bed ridden, and in a wheelchair.
She died with dignity, and at peace. It was my privilege to be her husband, to care for her, and to see her through this last trial. On Wednesday night, she told me that if she were to die, she wanted to do two things: First, fly to Atlanta Georgia and circle the crib of her new grandson Kyle that she has never seen. Second, she wanted to twirl in a new spring skirt.
Two hours have elapsed since her passing, and I think that by now, she has done both.
I love her very much, miss her greatly, and look forward to my reunion with her.
- Harold Ethington
At home
Friday, March 24, 2009
6:30 a.m.
Fam group sheet sent to Pat Beadle about 1970. Address at that time:
Harold Franklin Ethington
1105 W Mills
Creston IA 50801
lived previously at 301 N. Cedar.
----- Original Message -----
From: Cecil Ethington
Sent: Friday, June 22, 2007 8:25 PM
Uncle harold franklin ethington passed today 6-22 07 in creston iowa.
his service will be on monday, his wife mary lou, is doing ok for now.
his son frankly is busy, with the family but can be reach by FETHINGTON@YAHOO.COM
more later louise (and Cecil Ethington, Fresno CA)
Obituary for Harold Franklin Ethington received from Louise and Cecil Ethington (Fresno CA) July, 2007:
A time to plant, a time to harvest...
Harold Franklin Ethington, the son of James Franklin and Virgie May (Keiser) Ethington , was born on April 27, 1920, at Faulkton, Soputh Dakota. Harold entered eternal rest on June 22, 2007, at the Greater Regional Medical Center in Creston, Iowa, at the age of eight-seven years, one month and twenty-four days.
Harold lived in South Dakota until age three. After that, he and his family oved in the Clearfield, Diagonal, and lenox area until they moved to Creston in 1939. Harold attended school in Taylor County through the eight grade.
On September 30, 1940, Harold married Mary Lou Taddicken in Maryville, Missouri. This union was blessed with one son.
Harold enlisted in the United States Navy on February 20, 1944, at Des Moins, IA, and served during World War II. He was stationed aboard the U.S.S. LST 595 as a fireman First Class during the Asiatic-Pacific Theatr4e. Harold was honorably discharged on January 3, 1946, at the Great Lakes Separation Center in Illinois.
Harold was a self-employed carpenter at Ethington & Jeffrye's Construction Company in Creston for thirty-five years. Cabinet makeing was his specialty.
After that he worked for 10 years as a custodian at the Union County Courthouse. Then Harold and Mary Lou moved to a farm near Arispe where Harold raised hogs and farmed for twenty years. They returned to Creston in 1999. He was a member of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Creston, the American Legion, and was a life-time member of the VFW.
Left to mourn Harold's passing is his wife of sixty six years: Mary Lou Ethington, Creston; his son: H. Frank (wife Mary Ellen) Ethington, Jr. Brighton CO; his sisters: Virginia Shoenhair, Altoona, IA; Phyllis (Husband Jack) Craig, Creston, and LEna (husband John) Maroney, Puebly, CO; his brother-in-law: David Lesher, Aurora, CO; four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; and three nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Preceeding Harold in death were his parents; two brothers: Earl Ethington and Robvert Ethington; two sisters: Hazel Breese and GraceLesher; his granddaughter: Sue Ellen Ethington, and his nephew Johnny Maroney.
end of obit.