Susan Harrington - obituary

Susan Marie Harrington, aged 72, of Byron Center, was welcomed into her heavenly home on Friday, August 1, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Ted Harrington, for whom she was a selfless caregiver. Sue will be dearly missed by her children, Pattie (Joe) Reynolds, Paul (Wendy) Harrington, Brian Harrington, Molly Harrington (fiancee, Matt Dore); grandchildren, Steve, Rachel and Haley Reynolds, Megan and Drew Harrington, Nicholas, Brendan and Benjimen Harrington; sisters, Marta Romkema, Cheri Perez; brothers-in-law, Jim Harrington, Al Harrington; sister-in-law, Susan (Ron) Meissner; several nieces and nephews; sorority sisters, garden club, and many other dear friends. Sue thoroughly enjoyed watching her grandchildren in sporting and school events. She loved gardening and spent countless hours in her garden tending her flowers. Sue was dedicated to her Catholic faith and made many good friends in her Bible study class. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday at 11:00 AM at St. John Vianney Church, 4101 Clyde Park SW, Wyoming with Fr. Mike Alber presiding. Relatives and friends may meet the family at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4031 Clyde Park SW, Wyoming on Wednesday from 6-9 PM with a vigil service at 8:30 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association. Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfuneralhome.com.