September 23, 1994 – Monday, September 19, 2011
Service Information
Word of Peace Lutheran Church in Rogers, MN
Friday, September 23, 2011
11:00am
Visitation Information
Word of Peace Lutheran Church in Rogers, MN
Friday, September 23, 2011
9:00am-11:00am
Dustin James Harrington, age 16, of Albertville, MN, passed away unexpectedly September 19, 2011.
Born September 23, 1994 in San Diego, CA, the son of Jerry Harrington and Gretchen (Arndt) Harrington.
Dustin was a junior at STMA High School who had a beautiful smile, a great sense-of-humor, and loved to make people laugh. He loved extreme sports, especially snowboarding, dirt bike riding, weight lifting, and all watersports including cliff diving.
Dustin is survived by his mother, Gretchen (Arndt) Harrington; father, Jerry Harrington; brothers, Colton Harrington & Nick Harrington-Roper; maternal grandparents, Shirley & Lewis Carr and William & Maggie Arndt; paternal grandparents, Roberta & Bob Blackbird and Ron Harrington. He is also survived by many other relatives and friends.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11am Friday, September 23, 2011 at Word of Peace Lutheran Church in Rogers. Visitation will be held at the church Friday morning from 9:00am until the time of service.
Interment will be in Green Lake Cemetery in Princeton, MN.
A Memorial Fund has been established: Dustin Harrington Memorial Fund, Wells Fargo, 900 Central Avenue East, St. Michael, Minnesota 55376 Phone # 763-497-5358 You can contribute funds at any of the Wells Fargo locations or checks can be sent directly to the address above.
Words cannot express how very sorry we are for your family. Our daughter, Shaylee, loved to spend time with Dustin, he always made her smile. Your family will always be in our thoughts and prayers.
Gretchen and Family, my heart goes out to you and my thoughts and prayers are with you. I am so sorry for your loss.
Gretchen – my love and prayers are with you and your family. I am so very, very sorry for your loss. There is nothing I can say that will take away the pain but I am hoping that knowing you are loved and prayed for will help. God be with you and your family during this difficult time.
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and my heart aches for your loss.
Gretchen,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I will be out of town on Friday and unable to be at the service, but please know that I am thinking of you and yours. You are a strong woman, but let others take care of you at this time.
Julie
Gretchen; I am so sorry for the loss of your son. My heart aches for you and you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to your family at this trying time. Please know that you will be in our thoughts and prayers and hold the memories that you all share close to your heart and it will help you get through. Let Colton know that if he needs to get away he is welcome at our house anytime.
Jerry and family…there are no words. Just know that our heart goes out to you and your family. You are in our prayers.
Gretchen, I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I’m so very sorry to hear of your loss. While I never met Dustin, I remember you speaking of him often and I had an image of such a brightly spirited young man. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Wishing you peace,
Parrish Pullen and all your friends at Intuit
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to your family. Please know that you will be in our thoughts and prayers. Let Colton know that if he needs to get away, he is welcome at our house anytime.
Gretchen – I know there is nothing I can say that will take away the pain, but my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Gretchen and family, my heart pours out to you during this time. May you be comforted and granted strength to help you during this sad time. Sending you lots of love.
xoxox
Kellie
Gretchen, I am thinking of you and hoping that somehow the caring words of friends can help you and your family during this very tough time.
Jerry, Lyn & Colton; our family is continuing to lift you up in prayer. May our heavenly Father carry you through this time of loss and His blanket of love carry you through the days ahead.
We love you.
Jerry, Lyn and the entire Harrington family, you’re continuously in my thoughts and prayers!
My deepest sympathies to your family. My daughter, Atalie, sat next to Dustin in their nutrition class – she was very saddened to hear about his death. She said he was a great guy and was always kind to her.
He was my best friend through middle school up until I moved he was a great kid always looking out for me. I miss him and regret not seeing him this summer like we planned. I am incredibly sorry for your loss. He was a bright light into the world.
Gretchen & family – I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that many are thinking of and praying for your family, hoping you find peace.
Still can’t believe this is really happening. Please stay strong for each other and help each other through this. If you ever need anything please, please just ask me and I will be there. Love you guys!
Gretchen – My deepest sympathies are with you and your family after hearing of the loss of your son. If I can be of any help through this difficult time, please let me know.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. When the Lord calls our loved ones home, he leaves a gift of memories in exchange. I am here for you if you ever need a friend. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers in the days to come.
Gretchen and Family,
I’m so very sorry to hear about your son, Dustin. I will be praying for you and your family.
Love,
Melissa Villagomez
I cannot say I have ever met Dustin or any of his family. But I am praying for everyone of his friends and family! From what I have read and heard about him, I wish that I would of had the chance to meet him! He seemed as though he was an amazing blessing to this world! He has laid his great presence on anyone and everyone that he met!
Nobody should have to lose their life at such a young age. It is truly heartbreaking. But know that he is in a better place where he is safe and will be looking over everyone being their guardian angels!
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Gretchen and family; I am very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers; peace be with you through this difficult time.
Trust in the Lord always, for the Lord God is the eternal Rock. Isaiah 26:4 NLT The Harrington family; you will be in our prayers each and every day. May the Lord comfort you and bring you peace. All our prayers, Devern & Donna Matson (Anoka, MN )
Gtetchen, I am just heartbroken to hear this news. Although there are no words to help at a time like this, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time.
Judy Umbreit (GE/TomoTherapy)
While I don’t know your family, my heart goes out to you at this trying time. As the mother of a 10th grader, I can’t even imagine what you are dealing with. My prayers are with you and your family that you will stay strong, support each other and be open to the support of others. Have faith that he knew you loved him and is in a better place.
Gretchen, sending my condolences to you and your family for your loss. I am so sorry to hear. Wishing you and your family all the best in coping with your loss.
Jerry, Lynie, Colton, and entire Harrington Family;
You are in my thoughts and prayers at all times. May God hold you in His loving arms and give you strength. Please know if you need ANYTHING, I am here.
Gretchen – My heart breaks for you and Colton. Please know you are in my thoughts.
Jery and Family –
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Gretchen; My deepest sympathy is with you and your family during this difficult time. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Aloha Gretchen and Harrington Ohana,
Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. My heart goes out to each of you.
“I’ll lend you for a little while
A child of mine” God said –
For you to love the while he lives
and mourn for when he’s dead.
It may be six or seven years
or forty two or three
but will you, till I call him back,
take care of him for me?
He’ll bring his charms to gladden you
and, should his stay be brief,
you’ll have his nicest memories
as solace for his grief.
I cannot promise he will stay,
since all from earth return
but, there are lessons taught below,
I want this child to learn.
I’ve looked the whole world over,
in my search for teachers true,
and from the things that crowd life’s lane
I have chosen you.
Now will you give him all your love,
nor think the labour vain,
nor hate me when I come to take
this lent child back again?
I fancied that I heard them say,
“Dear Lord Thy Will Be Done”
for all the joys thy child will bring
the risk of grief we’ll run.
We’ll shelter him with tenderness,
we’ll love him while we may,
and for the happiness we’ve known
forever grateful stay.
But, should thy Angels call for him
much sooner than we planned,
we’ll brave the grief that comes
and try to understand.
Dear Gretchen, my heart goes out to you and your family for your tragic loss. Please be comforted by knowledge that so many people are thinking of you each day.
Gretchen, Jerry, Colton, and all of Dustin’s family; I don’t have to tell you what a special young man Dustin was. We are lucky to have been blessed with his charm. He was such a loving kid who brought us all many smiles. He will be missed more than words can say. Our hearts are breaking for you. The Herian’s
I am so incredibly sorry for your loss, Gretchen. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
With warm aloha, Mary Beth
Gretchen,
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss.
Robert
Harrington Family,
We have not met but my son Brody was able to spend some time with your son over the summer. I am told he was an amazing kid. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers daily and know that the Lord sometimes has different plans than we do. Enjoy the memories you have as they are a beautiful gift that you get to keep.
God Bless you and your family.
I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that you are given the strength to find peace and support moving forward. Please know we will have you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. With love, Kim, Jimmy, Kaia, Nick and Kelli Gaffney
Gretchen, Bill and I are hurting for you and pray that you find strength in
your memories. Please know that all of your friends at MotivAction are with you in this time of sorrow and will be with you as time goes on.
In Sympathy,
Bill and Thelma
Dearest Gretchen, My heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time. Sending all of my thoughts and prayers.
May God continue to bless you and your family in your time of bereavement. Much love!
Gretchen – Many thoughts and prayers for you and your family during this difficult time. I am sorry for your loss. May you find peace in the joyful memories of Dustin.
Gretchen,
My deepest sympathies and prayers go out to you and your family. I hope that the love and support from your many close friends and family will hold you up during this time. Know that your MotivAction family is here for support as well. Please take care of yourself.
Bobbie, We are so very sorry to hear of the death of your grandson, Dustin. We pray for comfort to come to you and your family. God Bless you all.
Ty and Cheeko Bischoff
Gretchen – may God wrap His arms around you and your family. We are here for anything you may need!