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Joy B. (Krabacher) Harrington
Joy B. (Krabacher) Harrington
Cedar Rapids
Joy B. (Krabacher) Harrington passed away July 18, 2023, from pulmonary fibrosis at the University of Iowa Hospital.
Joy was born in Cedar Rapids on March 4, 1950, to Barney and Betty Krabacher and was the oldest of their three children Joy, Joseph and Jeffery. Joy was born with the unrelenting spirit to be a teacher. She attained a master's degree in education from the University of Iowa and taught everywhere from local Iowa City elementary schools, Willowwind, handled programs at the University of Iowa and tutored dozens of children and adults in English as a second language programs. Joy's passion for teaching touched the hearts and lives of thousands of people, who will forever remember her for her love and warmth.
Joy was preceded in death by her mother and father, Barney and Betty Krabacher; as well as her younger brother, Jeff Krabacher.
Her presence will forever be missed by her brother, Joe Krabacher and sister-in-law, Susie Krabacher; as well as her son, Rigel Harrington and grandson, Logan Harrington; and long time companion, Charlie Fowler.
Joy was a true believer in Jesus and did her best to follow his teachings. She was always quick to forgive and never held grudges, everywhere she went she brought with her the feeling of home and will forever be a flower child. We love you, Mom.
The complete obituary with online condolences at www.lensingfuneral.com.
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