The Enterprise, White Salmon, WA., June 4, 1964, page 1

SERVICE LAST MONDAY FOR T. YARINGTON

     Therion D. Yarrington, son of George and Minnie Yarrington, was born August 12, 1901 at Elgin, Oregon. He lived in Elgin until about 16 years of age, when he left home to work on farms and ranches in Idaho. Then he worked on the wheat ranches of Sherman County in Oregon. Later, he was a partner in hog raising on a farm on Vashon Island, near Bremerton.
     During World War II he served with SeeBees as Carpenter's Mate first class, with the 64 Battalion where he saw service in Newfoundland and the Philippines.
     He spent the remainder of his life in White Salmon, spending many years falling timber; working for Seaton, Palermo, Long Bell, and Faye McNabb. He seemed to thoroughly enjoy working in the woods of falling timber. In fact, he spent many weekends doing this work although he was regularly employed in the Plywood Mill at Bingen.
     He thoroughly enjoyed hunting, fishing, and was a member of the National Rifleman's Association. Many hours were wiled away in following these activities. He also loaded many of his own shells.
     He passed away while at work in the Mill in Bingen, May 24, 1964. He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife Katherine, six brothers; Virgil of Oak Ridge, Oregon; Harlan, of Parkdale, Oregon; Donald and Ivan of Elgin, Oregon; and Horace of Clinton, Missouri. (Two sisters preceded him in death, Anna and Cora) and a host of friends.

The Mt. Adams Sun, Bingen, WA., June 4, 1964, page 6

DEATH SUMMONS JOE YARRINGTON

     Funeral services for Therion Douglas (Joe) Yarrington, 62, resident of White Salmon for 19 years, were held at 3:30 p.m. Monday, June 1 at Gardner's Chapel. The Rev. Roger L. Clevenger officiated. Burial was in the Goodwill Cemetery.
    Bearers were: (active) Harry Schultz, William Nichols, Fritz Palermo, George Green, Raleigh Rodeout, Vernon Cochenour; (honorary); Ted Jarrett, Harry L. Ford, Bucky Yarnell, Oscar Crone, Arthur Bugh and Herman Miller.
     Mr. Yarrington was born August 12, 1901 at Elgin, Oregon. During World War II he served in the Navy has a Carpenter's Mate with the 64th Construction Battalion.
     He died Thursday morning, May 28, while working on the green chain at Bingen Plywood. Cause of sudden death was a heart attack.
     He is survived by his widow Katherine of White Salmon; stepdaughter, Margaret Nelson of Portland; and granddaughter, Mrs. William Schawatt of San Diego, Calif.
     Also, five brothers, Virgil of Oakridge, Oregon; Harlan of Parkdale; Donald and Ivan of Elgin, Oregon; and Horace of Missouri.
     The deceased was a member of Evans Childs American Legion Post 87; and National Rifle Association of America.

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