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JOHN (JACK) THOMAS FARRINGTON
1925-2019
John Thomas Farrington, age 94, of Colorado Springs passed away on May 24, 2019.
He graduated from Colorado Springs (Palmer) High School and received a B.A. and M.A. from Colorado College.
He served in the United States Marine Corp during World War 11. He was principal of South Junior High School in District 11.
He was an avid chess player and enjoyed traveling.
John is survived by his wife Judy, and an extended family.
Internment will be at Pike's Peak National Cemetery at a later date.
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Tim Carpenter
May 27, 2020
Mr. Jack Farrington in my mind will always be there with kindness and integrity. My wish looking back in time on knowing him, is that I wasn't mature enough to glean many more pearls of wisdom from him that could have helped me in high school and life beyond. Mrs. Farrington is a very special lady to me also. I actually got to speak with her quite a few times over the last few years, I'm glad that Mr. Farrington can't see the madness of this Covid-19 pandemic but if he were here, I know that he would take the bull by the horns and lead on! Some men are followers and some are leaders, Mr. Farrington was a true leader, and will be remembered as long as I am still here!
gilbert abeyta
June 11, 2019
Mr. Farrington helped a lot of us kids growing up at South Jr. High, on behalf of the Abeyta brothers I send our sincerest condolences to He and his Family. Rest in Peace, Sir.
Timothy Carpenter
June 7, 2019
I was a rough kid, and I came from a tough family growing up on the south side of downtown Colorado Springs, but... nobody was too tough for Mr. Farrington our principle at South Jr. High the Mountaineers. He was an intelligent human being wwith a kind heart. God keep you Mrs Farrington and all of your family.
June 2, 2019
Mr. Farrington was my principal when I went to South Junior. I remember him so well and he was a nice but stern man. We all respected him very much. So sorry for your loss of this wonderful man. Carol (Coca) Rice
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