Obituary of C.H. Carrington

No man is indispensable But some are irreplaceable C H passed away August 5, 2010 near Alberton, Montana while doing what he loved, riding his motorcycle with his best friend Tom Pettit. Born to Charlie and Beatrice Carrington on April 4, 1935 in Raymondville, TX. C H leaves behind his loving wife Patti of 44 years, brothers Nelson, C W , William, Leroy and John Lee. His sisters Olga and Sylvia and his 9 children Mitch, Mike, Lisa, Perry, Marcia, Kimberly, Kristen, Aimee and Stacie and his step-son Jun. C H was preceded in death by his Parents, his brother Charles and step-son Jeffrey Malm. C H was a Veteran of the Korean War where he served honorably and received the National Defense Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the Korean Service Medal and the Bronze Service Star. His needs were small, riding his Harley was his passion. He put tens of thousands of miles on his motorcycles including trips to Texas, Colorado and California visiting family and 19 trips to Sturgis and countless other destinations. C H had the privilege of seeing his children grow and establish their own successful lives while expanding the family tree. C H leaves behind over 20 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In 1995 C H retired from Boeing with more than 35 years of service. He spent as much time as possible watching his grandchildren grow. Over the years he would spend time working on Patti’s old houses and took pride in being a perfectionist and a wonderful carpenter. C H had a quietness that pulled people in, he was allusive and enjoyed his privacy. Family and friends will always remember him as a skilled carpenter and the guy that loved to be free with the wind in his face. “ Life shouldn’t be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely with a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out and loudly shouting WOW, WHAT A RIDE!” –unknown A Military Honors Ceremony in his memory will be held Friday, September 10, 2010 at 3:00 PM at Tahoma National Cemetery, 18600 SE 240th St. Kent, WA 98042. A reception will follow at the family home, contact family for details.