Donald Myer Harrington, 97 of Ventura, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born on March 1, 1927 in Twin Falls, Idaho and had been a county resident for 86 years.
In 1945 Don met Fonda at the skating rink and they married in August 1947. Don served in the Army from May 1945 to December 1946. He retired from Point Mugu where he was a heavy equipment operator and supervisor.
Don enjoyed golf, but his favorite hobby was fishing with his brothers-in-law twice a year in June Lake and Lake Tahoe. He also took great pride in his yard and was always in competition with one of his neighbors on which had the prettiest lawn.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Wm. and Laurena Harrington, wife of 65 years, Fonda, twin brother Dale and brother Robert. Don is survived by daughter Dona Harrington; granddaughters, Teryn Castro (husband Armando), Lindsay Laubacher (fiance Ryan Howery); great grandchildren Kelsey Estell (husband David); Tyler Castro, Michael Smith; great great granddaughter Mia Estell and numerous nieces and nephews.
Don will be deeply missed by his family and all who knew him.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 3-7pm at Perez Family Funeral Home, 3150 Loma Vista Road, Ventura. Services will also be at Perez Family Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 6, at 11am.
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