Kim M. Harrington
December 29, 1956 — November 18, 2017
Kim Marie Harrington, peacefully passed away Saturday, November 18, 2017 after a brief battle with cancer at Hillcrest in McCook.
Kim was born December 29, 1956 in Brainerd, MN to parents George and Monica O'Million Nichols. Kim grew up and attended school in Iron River, Michigan.
Kim moved to Steamboat Springs in 1977 and met Joe Harrington. Four years later they married on Emerald Mountain, high above Steamboat.
Throughout her life, Kim especially loved cultivating and tending to her many "butterfly" flower gardens, spending time with friends, as well as backpacking, boating, fishing, hunting, quilting with the ladies of Piecemakers Quilt Guild and sharing the companionship of Buzzy, Winston and Louie. Decorating her home inside and out for every holiday was a year round activity!
Kim is survived by her husband, Joe Harrington of McCook; two brothers, Rodney (Lisa) Nichols of Oceanside, California and Gary Nichols of McCook; sister, Debra (James) Blythe of Sunland, California; as well as nephews and nieces, Rodney Jr., Thomas, Amanda, Shannon and Kristina.
Kim was preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Patricia Knipp.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Gathering will be held at the Harrington Residence, 802 East 1st Street, McCook on Saturday, December 2, 2017 beginning at 4:00 PM.
Memorial Contributions are suggested to American Cancer Society, PO Box 22478, Oklahoma, OK 73123.