Priscilla Margaret Harrington was relieved of her earthly struggle with Alzheimer’s on Saturday, April 17, 2010 and entered into her Heavenly reward. Her husband, Ronald Harrington, and family are very grateful to God for this mercy. A woman of great warmth and caring, she loved her family and everyone who crossed her path. Always encouraging, even on the day of her death she could be heard saying, “I love you,” even to those she barely knew-and she meant it. She was known as a great hostess, serving fabulous homemade meals. She thoroughly enjoyed quilting, painting, reading and gardening. And music, yes, she loved to sing, and although her mind was failing, she could still remember the words to many old hymns. Priscilla was a woman of great Christian faith and character, living as a Godly example for all to follow. Priscilla and Ron’s love for people engaged them in missionary work for more than 25 years. They traveled the world, and she was held in high regard. She was fun, inspiring, respected and a good friend. Most of all, Priscilla loved her family. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Ronald Harrington of Day Creek; son and daughter-in-law, Roy and Lynda Harrington, and their children, Sabrina and Jason Sybouts, Megan and Kim Gray, great-grandchildren, Kayla, Alex, Isaac and Quentin Gray all of Spokane; and daughter and son-in-law, Sylvia and Rick Miles of Day Creek. In lieu of flowers, and because of Priscilla’s great love for worshipping God through music, the family has requested memorial gifts be sent to Day Creek Chapel designated for their worship fund, 31438 S. Skagit Hwy., Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284.
A Celebration of Priscilla’s Life will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, May 1, 2010 at Day Creek Chapel.
Dear Ron, Sylvia and Rick:
You are in our fond thoughts. We thank God for your lives and ministry over all those years. Ron, a beautiful token of Priscilla’s lovely competence and shining character hangs in our Carlisle, PA, apartment. But memories of you both, and your part in our lives back when you were so active and more able, give us pleasure. Thanks for all of that. Then there came the day when we were able to make it from Colombia to the great unforgettable North West; that time in your home, and on the highways through incredible scenery, and a visit to the Boeing plant, etc., mark our own lives very specially; we are grateful indeed. May the merciful and almighty Savior, Jesus Christ, sustain you and bring you help each day and night as you journey on. With you, we worship Him, for He is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and He knows those who trust in Him (Nahum 1:7). Eternally yours. Grace and Jim Smyth.
Uncle Ron,
My daddy went to heaven five years ago on April 24th. My mom now lives with Don and me. She receives the weekly OMS prayer sheet, which told of Aunt Priscilla’s homegoing. Great memories of living with you two for awhile in the “big” house quickly came to mind. How I remember Aunt Priscilla fixing chocolate mousse. Interesting the things we remember that put smiles on our faces! And, I very much remember Sylvia and Rick. While we rejoice that Aunt Priscilla is whole again, may the Lord comfort you during this time of loss. With love, Sally
Ron and Family,
Be assured of our prayerful support at this time of your loss. Priscilla was one of God’s gracious people. It was our privilege to have known Priscilla.
We have many warm memories of Ron and Priscilla visiting Australia, and later on in Nova Scotia. You were always a blessing to us. We loved visiting your home in Stanwood, and my, what beautiful gracious hospitality.
Ron, you were one of three men I chose as role models, the others being Wilmer Brown and the other Dr Jim Ridgeway.
God bless you all.
Don and Vi Mackenzie
Dear Ron and family:
Priscilla was very special to me even though our paths seldom crossed. We could be apart for years at a time and immediately pick up the conversation as if we’d been together just the day before.
The last two times we were together she told me she had recently been singing solos! So we sat down together at the piano and went through the hymnbook. It was a time of great joy because we loved the same Lord and a lot of the same music.
I plan to attend the memorial service. That is, I plan to be there if I don’t get lost! The Lord has arranged a wedding of close friends of mine for whom I am to play a classical concert of piano music this coming Sunday before the ceremony. This was set up five months ago!
So, for the first time in many years, I am taking off a Sunday from the Christian Church of St. Helens and will be in Lynnwood, anyway, the Saturday of the memorial. The Lord’s timing is amazing!
Kathleen
Uncle Ron & family,
I have fond childhood memories of the dolls that Aunt Priscilla gave me from your worldly travels, family gatherings & her wonderful help & coordination in the catering of my wedding-almost 15 years ago. We couldn’t have done it without her help, she mastered the kitchen & catering. 🙂
May you find strength in each other, your faith, & the knowledge that she is home & at peace with the Lord.
Lavita & Tom Davies
What fond memories we have of Pricilla from Hermon days. In fact from when she lived on Wheeling Way up from the church and later when Jim cared for the children on Ave. 59. God has blessed many through her and Ron. We are so grateful for those early years where we learned what “serving ” is all about from Pricilla and you too, Ron. We are currently in Peru, but He hears our prayers for your family from here too.
I know you all are grieving, even as you celebrate Priscilla’s magnificent life full of love, wisdom, and generosity. I lost her, too, but our loss is heaven’s gain, and Priscilla’s as well. It’s fun to imagine her, looking at last into the face of Jesus, free at last and full of the joy of her salvation.
Lovingly, Carroll
Hi Ron, Sylvia, Rick and Family,
Ron, even though we haven’t been in touch with you for several years, we have thought of you and Priscilla many times. We remember the good time with both of you when we were serving at OMS and with Priscilla in the MFM office. We send our love and prayers to all of you.
Psalms 116:15
Dear Ron, Sylvia, Rick and family,
We are rejoicing with you that Priscilla is now with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ with no more pain, tears or sorrow. Yet, we mourn with you for your loss and trusting the Lord sustains you and gives you peace.
Our fond memories go back to March of 1978 when we stayed in your home as we went in for interviews. Your love and hospitality is very special to us. We also remember those great times we had with you in Washington state.
Love,
Jim and Nell Oldham
Dear Uncle Ron
It is with sadness that I heard of Priscilla’s homegoing today. My deepest sympathy. I still have fond memories of you and Prisilla’s visits to South Africa and the OMS office in Roodeport. She was always such a wonderful person with a great heart full of joy and love and energy. Both you and Priscilla were like my adopted parents on the other side of the world. May our Lord Jesus be your strength and comfort during these days of morning. Your images will always be in my heart. Greetings and condolences also from Peter
We have such good and happy memories of you, and our sympathies and prayers go out to you, Ron, and to the family at this time of feeling the loss of a loved one, yet we do rejoice in the fact that Priscilla has been released from the frustrations that she and the family must have experienced dealing with Altzheimer’s.
Thank you for your many years of service to OMS. We are a better mission agency because of your great contribution. May the Lord’s presence and comfort be yours in a very special way in these days. Don and Peggy
We are grateful for your many years of service to OMS as we are a better mission agency because of your contribution. May the Lord’s presence and comfort be yours in a very special way in these days and the days ahead. With deep appreciation. Don and Peggy
As members of the OMS family, we want to add our prayers for the Lord’s comfort and strength during this time. What joy to have the promise of Heaven. In Him, Mel and Fran OMS Brazil
Our love and prayers at this time of Priciulla’s passing. It has been a number of years since we have crossed trails with you folks at Greenwood but we rember the various members of our OMS family with whom we have associated over the years, and are saddened as we are notified of the passing of those we have known and loved. However, our heards are encouraged as we know our parting here is but for a little while and then we shall be together throughout the endless ages of eternity.
Aldean and Ellen
To good friends-
Barb and I are thnkful for your friendship and talk about our time together. We pray God will sustain you during these days.
Hello Ron! Hi to Roy and Sylvia and families!
You are all being remember in prayer during these days. Thank you for caring so beautifully for Priscilla in her last years. When I think of the Harringtons, it is always Ron and Priscilla or Priscilla and Ron. I am one of those who was so graciously treated in the Harrington home and around the dining table. And too, I am one of those who was guided by both Ron & Priscilla’s counsel and supervision while serving with OMS. They “stretched” me in many ways to become the person I am today. For that I am grateful. (Even if it meant getting lost in Johannesburg during my first week there!) Thanks for being there for me Ron AND Priscilla!
Esther
Ron and Family,
Our love and prayers in the homegoing of Priscilla. She was a lovely lady and a wonderful person. You were blessed, as were all of us who knew her. Love, in Jesus. Ken and Faye M.