Carrington, Clyde F. (1920-2007)
CARRINGTON, COAKLEY, RAUSCH, HAUGEN, BIRD, GLIDDEN, FIRSCHING, KUNS, BUOL-KUNS, WAY, WALL, KAUFMAN
Posted By: Paul Nagy (email)
Date: 4/5/2010 at 00:40:50
Clyde F. Carrington - Oct. 10, 1920 - Oct. 27, 2007
Clyde F. Carrington, age 87, of Clear Lake, Iowa, and longtime businessman from Storm Lake, Iowa, died Saturday, October 27, 2007, at Mercy North Iowa Hospital in Mason City, Iowa.
Clyde Francis Carrington was born October 10, 1920, in Storm Lake, Iowa, the son of Ira and Florence (Coakley) Carrington. He was baptized in the Catholic faith as an infant at St. Mary’s Church in Storm Lake and confirmed his faith as a youth at the same church. Clyde attended grade school at St. Mary’s School in Storm Lake and graduated from St. Mary’s High School with the Class of 1938. He was a life-long member of St. Mary’s Church in Storm Lake and was also affiliated with St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Clear Lake.
Clyde was honored to serve his country in the United States Marine Corp during World War II. He received a Bronze Star, a Purple Heart and a Silver Star and was stationed in Iceland, Guadalcanal, Tarawa and Saipan, Tinian before he was honorably discharged.
On August 22, 1945, Clyde was united in holy matrimony with Bernice L. Rausch in Storm Lake. The couple was blessed with two daughters, Cathy and Connie. Clyde and Bernice raised their family in Storm Lake where Clyde was an electrical contractor for many years prior to his retirement in October of 1975.
Clyde was a member of the Storm Lake Fire Department and served as a former Assistant Chief of the department. He loved history and liked to watch westerns. Clyde was a member of different bowling leagues over the years and enjoyed playing golf and going fishing. Above all, he was a loving husband and devoted father. In his later years, Clyde held a special spot in his heart for his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He treasured the time he was able to spend with his entire family. His caring presence will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved him.
Left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Cathy (Keith) Haugen and Connie (Bob) Bird, both of Clear Lake, Iowa; grandchildren: Travis (Theresa) Glidden, Matt Glidden, Mark (Lisa) Glidden, Jackie (Matt) Firsching and Kelly (Jay) Kuns; great-grandchildren: Cody, Autumn, Tristin and Ty Glidden; Cassie and Callie Glidden; Alec, Shae and Rhys Glidden; Dylan Firsching; Kirstin Buol-Kuns and Madison Kuns; and Baby Boy Kuns due in February of next year; as well as nieces, nephews, extended family and a host of friends.
Clyde was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Bernice in 1994; brothers: Bob Carrington, Bill Carrington, Gene Carrington and their spouses; sisters: Dolores Way, Phyllis Wall, Bunny Kaufman and their spouses; special nephews Mike Carrington and Tom Carrington; and brother-in-law Wesley (Wilmet) Rausch.
Services for Mr. Carrington will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 31, 2007, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Storm Lake. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery with Full Military rites performed by Alta VFW Post #6172. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements.
Friends may call after 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 30, 2007, at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake in Storm Lake where the family will be present from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. A Legion of Mary Rosary will be recited at 3:30 p.m. and a parish vigil service will be held at 7:00 p.m., both during visitation hours at the funeral home.
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