Myrtle Andersen Harrington, 99, of Ludington, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2019.  She was born May 14, 1920, in Goodlands, Manitoba, the daughter of Reinhardt and Magdalene (Morch) Andersen.

Myrtle immigrated from Canada to Ludington with her family in 1924.  She graduated from Ludington High School and retired from the C&O Railroad where she had been employed for 30 years.

On June 7, 1952, at Bethany Lutheran Church, Myrtle married Howard T. Harrington, who preceded her in death on June 30, 1979.  She was also preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Ruth Kudich; and her brothers, Ivan Andersen and Lloyd "Budd" Andersen.

Myrtle is survived by: her sons, Howard Lee (Theresa) Harrington of Ludington, and Richard Harrington of Cleveland, Ohio; 3 grandchildren, Jamie, Joshua and Patrick; her sister, Lois Sherman of Ludington; her sisters-in-law, Norma Andersen of Scottville, and Constance Andersen of Ludington; and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be conducted at 11:00 AM, Thursday, July 11, 2019, at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel, 309 S. Washington Avenue, Ludington, with Rev. Douglas Niemi officiating.  Interment will be in Lakeview Cemetery.  Visitation will be held Thursday from 10:00 AM until time of services at the funeral home.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

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