Newspaper obituary for Harry Hartman Barrington, b. 17 Jan, 1899, Dayton Township, Waupaca County, Wisconsin; d. 4 Mar 1998, Twin Falls, Twin Falls County, Idaho
From: Times-News [newspaper], Twin Falls, Idaho. Number 64; Thursday, March 5, 1998; Page C-2, Column 1, Obituaries Section
From: Twin Falls Idaho Public Library, Newspaper Archive database
http://newspaper.twinfallspubliclibrary.org/file.php?url=fil...Collected and transcribed 21 Aug 2014 by Jean E. DeLauche
Harry Hartman Barrington
Harry Hartman Barrington came to Twin Falls in 1916. He worked at the sugar factory both in Paul, Idaho, and Twin Falls where he helped in the building of the smoke stack. He and his bride, Alba Hancock moved to Jarbridge, Nev. in 1921, after a brief honeymoon in Twin Falls.
He was employed by the Elkoro Mining Co., for three years. His early years working in his dad’s grocerystore lead to a career as a salesman and later manager of Skaggs United stores where he opened new Safeway stores.
In 1937, he moved his family to Twin Falls and built and operated the Cozy Nook Tourist Camp on Kimberly Road. He continued workingr independent markets in Twin Falls for several years. Another career move was to the Automobile Association of Idaho where he became the branch manager. Most of the 10 years he sold AAA Insurance, he was top salesman in the district.
Barrington was a life long member of the Odd Fellows Lodge, and at one time served as president of Lions Club.
Barrington, a native of Waupaca, Wis., was born Jan. 17, 1899, and passed away on March 4, 1998, after a short illness resulting from a stroke.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Alba; a sister, Gladys; his eldest son, Dorvan Hancock; and two grandchildren. He is survived by one son, Donald Harry of Twin Falls; a daughter Dorothy A. Stewart of Coronado, Calif.; daughter-in-law, Norma Irene Barrington of Santa Rosa, Calif.; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral for Harry Barrington will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, March 9, 1998 at White Mortuary with Reverand Jerry Leggit officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Sundayat White Mortuary. The family suggests in lieu of flowers, that contributions go to the Church of the Brethern of Twin Falls.
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Transcriber's notes:
Harry Hartman Barrington was the son of Alexander J. Barrington and his wife Agnes Emily Hartman, both born in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, who moved to Idaho around 1909.
Parents of Alexander J. Barrington: Alexander Barrington, born in County Kildare, Ireland, 1823; and Elizabeth P. Simcock (sometimes spelled "Simcox"), born at Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England.