Beverly J Harrington

Beverly Jean Harrington, 94, of Pocatello, passed away, March 31, 2022.

Beverly was born to Charles E. Martinson and Harriet Hopkins in Soda Springs, Idaho on April 20, 1927.  She graduated from high school in Salt Lake City.  Beverly worked in Soda Springs and Pocatello as a telephone operator for 35 years. 

She married Patrick A. Tafoya on July 3, 1945.  To this union, 10 children were born.  They divorced and she then married, Delbert D. Harrington in 1964.

Beverly enjoyed cooking, and was known to make great comfort food, excellent gravy, and the best homemade salsa ever!  She also enjoyed Bible study, fishing, playing games (especially poker), QVC shopping, gardening, watching baseball, camping, and her morning cup of coffee.  She was a Christian who loved God and her family. 

Beverly is survived by her children: Patrick J. Tafoya of Randolph Center, Vermont, Linda (Bob) Korenke of Idaho Falls, Idaho, Sallee (Gary) DeLange of Hagerman, Idaho, Raymond (Mary) Tafoya of Tucson, Arizona, Theresa (Chuck) Wilson of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, Barbara Tafoya of Pocatello, Idaho and Gloria (John) Denney of Pocatello, Idaho.  Beverly is also survived by her sister Colleen Griffith of Idaho Falls, Idaho, 34 grandchildren, 63 great grandchildren, and 9 great-great grandchildren.   

She was preceded in death by her loving husband Delbert Harrington, her children Paul A. Tafoya, Gilbert J. Tafoya, and Michaela (Boots) D. Myers; siblings Charles E. (Ernie) Martinson and Carla Thomas, and grandchildren Angela M. Tafoya, Bridgette Tuschoff, Jacque J. Lowe, Kirk R. Korenke, and son-in-law Gary DeLange.

Beverly’s family would like to thank her nurses Kayla, Shy, and Cyd from Brookdale for the loving care that was shown to their mom.  They would also like to thank Connie Tafoya for being such a kind and fun person that their Mom always looked forward to spending time with, and to Nita Tonks and her dear family for always being there and loving their Mom like their own.  They would also like to express gratitude for the kindness and care that Pastor Don Whitecar has shown to them.  The family is thankful for each of you!

A viewing will be held on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, from 1-1:45 p.m. at Wilks Funeral Home, 211 W. Chubbuck Road, Chubbuck, Idaho.  Funeral Services honoring Beverly will then begin at 2:00 p.m., and will also be held at Wilks Funeral Home.  

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