1929- 2025

Donald Dean Airington, 95, died July 19, 2025, at Merriam Gardens Rehab Center in Merriam, KS. after a long struggle with Parkinson’s disease.

Don was born in Kansas City, MO, on Aug 10, 1929, the son of Marques Jean Airington and Jennie Beulah (Bryant) Airington.

Don attended Northeast High School before serving his country in WWII as a radio operator in the Merchant Marine and in the Army during the Korean War.

Don was the founder and President of Airington Assurance, Inc. He worked over 60 years in the insurance and brokerage fields and was a member of St Elizabeth’s Church and the Knights of Columbus.

In his later years, he was an avid painter and proud to have sold some of his canvases. He is survived by his wife, Sharon, son Jeffrey Airington, daughter Janet Rivera, stepson John Wright, stepdaughters Shannon Wright and Sharon Wright, eight grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

Funeral Mass was held on August 1 at St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church. 75th & Main St., Kansas City, Mo., Pastor Fr. Bob Stone officiating. Don’s ashes will be interred at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, Mo.

Obituary published by Cremation Society of Kansas & Missouri.