Edgington, Doris Lorraine 1920-2012

EDGINGTON, JACK, MCILRATH, LONG, BRACY, KETELSEN, THOMPSON, BRACY, FISHER, HORN

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Date: 7/9/2024 at 15:55:01

Doris Lorraine Edgington
April 16, 1920 - June 29, 2012

Doris Lorraine (Jack) Edgington, 92, of Grinnell, Iowa, died on Friday, July 29, 2012 at St. Francis Manor in Grinnell. She passed away peacefully in the presence of her son and daughter-in-law, Ron and Karen Edgington and the caregivers at St. Francis Manor.

A joint memorial graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m., Thursday, July 5, 2012, at Hazelwood Cemetery in Grinnell with Diane Eberhart, deacon of the United Methodist Church in Grinnell, officiating. Visitation with the family present will be from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at the Smith Funeral Home prior to the graveside service.
Memorials may be directed to the Grinnell Fire Department or to St. Francis Manor.

Doris was born on April 16, 1920, in Deep River, Iowa, to Alex and Elizabeth McIlrath Jack. She was raised in the Montezuma area and attended the Pleasant Township #6 School. She was also a member of the Harmony Ladies Aid and 4-H Leader.
Harold was born on May 21, 1916, on the family farm, six miles southeast of Grinnell to George Clinton and Dora Read Edgington. He was raised on the family farm and attended the Washington Township #1 School.

Harold and Doris were married on August 21, 1941, in Jefferson City, Missouri. The couple operated the family farm until their retirement in 1978. Their farm was designated as a Century Farm in 2002. Harold and Doris enjoyed square dancing and traveling. Their favorite trip was to Ireland to visit family.

Harold died on December 21, 2007 and 66 years of marriage to Doris.

Survivors include three children, Roger (Emma) Edgington of Manchester, IA, Linda (Eugene) Long of Pecos, NM, and Ron (Karen) Edgington of Grinnell; five grandchildren, Michael (Kelly) Edgington of Grinnell, Michelle (Joe) Bracy of Brooklyn, Kraig (Holly) Ketelsen, Kevin Ketelsen and Kari Edgington, all of Des Moines; two step grandsons, Jeff Thompson of Hastings, MN and Erik Thompson of Des Moines; seven great grandchildren, Justin Edgington, Lexy Bracy, Olivia Edgington, John Thomas Ketelsen, Kael Ketelsen, Ashley Fisher, Karlie Ketelsen; and two step great grandchildren, Justin and Amber Thompson.

Harold was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Loren Edgington; and two sisters, Arlene Horn and Mildred Edgington. Doris was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and one brother, Wilbur Jack.

Harold and Doris ashes will be interred in a walnut box that was hand made by their son, Ron, from a tree grown on the farm.
Memorials and condolences may be share with the family at www.smithfh.com.

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Thursday, July 5, 2012
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Smith Funeral Home - Grinnell
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Grinnell, IA 50112
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Thursday, July 5, 2012
11:00AM
Hazelwood Cemetery
First Avenue West, Grinnell Iowa
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