Jerry Northup Obituary

NORTHUP Jerry Northup, age 65, of Lewis Center, passed into the arms of his Savior on Thursday, February 16, 2012 at The Ohio State University Medical Center. Born in Fort Smith, Arkansas to the late Fleeta and Harry Northup, Jerry was a veteran of the United States Army during the Vietnam War and attained the rank of Captain. He was a Huey helicopter pilot and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism in aerial flight. After the war, Jerry was based at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma. A 15+ year employee of Nationwide Insurance Company, he was a Manager of Technical Support. Jerry started, and was the first president of, the Ohio ALS Chapter. He was a parishioner of St. Paul Catholic Church in Westerville. Jerry was the perfect example of how to live life to the fullest while facing medical adversities. He was an avid reader who was also a loyal Buckeye and Dallas Cowboys fan. Left to cherish his memory are: his loving wife and best friend of 43 years, Mary; his devoted son, Jeff and his wife, Crystal Northup, of Powell; his three adoring grandchildren, Nathan, Elijah and Madeline; his brothers, Jim (Alene) Northup of Fayetteville, Arkansas, Dr. Martin (Lynn) Northup of Jacksonville, Florida, and Ernest (Barbara) Northup of Little Rock, Arkansas and their families; the loving and extended Cowgill Family including his special "Little Sister" Sue; and his many friends. Visitation will be held from 2-5 pm. SUNDAY at the RUTHERFORD FUNERAL HOME AT POWELL, 450 West Olentangy St., Powell, OH 43065 (614)-792-1471. (The funeral home is located on W. Olentangy St./Powell Rd./SR 750 1/4 mile east of Sawmill Parkway.) Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2012 at ST. BRIGID OF KILDARE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 7179 Avery Rd., Dublin, OH 43017 with The Reverend Mark Summers, Celebrant. Burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Lewis Center, Ohio. If they choose, friends are asked to consider memorial contributions to two of Jerry's favorite causes: The Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256, www.woundedwarriorproject.org or to the Michelle Theado Memorial Fund for Cancer Research, www.michellesfund.org in Jerry's memory. Send condolences for the family to: www.rutherfordfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Feb. 17 to Feb. 19, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Jerry Northup

13 Entries

Robert Maroldy

October 29, 2024

I just now found out about Jerry's passing. We were good friends and fellow Vietnam veterans but drifted away. Jerry worked for me teaching Aviation Ground School at my flight school and helped me with my banner towing operations. He also taught me a bit about basic computer programming. To say that he was smart and talented is an understatement. I will be forever sorry that we were unable to reconnect before his passing. I wish him blue skies and tailwinds on his heavenly journey.

kevin cowgill

February 28, 2012

he was a great man and a great uncle he will always be remembered and never foregooten he will be missed during christmad parties and family reunions

kevin cowgill

February 28, 2012

i am sorry for your loss he will be remembered and never forgotten he was a good man no will never be able to fill his shoes and he had a big smile he was a good man to talk to and a great uncle

Kelli Newton Bryan

February 22, 2012

I am so very sorry for your loss. He was always a wonderful man to me. Very caring with a big smile on his face. I will never forget him

February 21, 2012

Mary,so sorry for your loss, Jerry was a great guy, even when he showed me no mercy, on the chess board. May his courage and strength console you and your family at this time of sorrow. Gene Copley (Weeki Wachee Fl.)

Dave Barker

February 20, 2012

Jerry will be missed. I worked with him involving veteran issues in the 1980's and 90's. A fine man.

Michelle Valesko

February 20, 2012

I'm sad to hear of Jerry's passing. Jerry and I worked together for many years at Nationwide Insurance. He's a great person and will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

Rhonda Cowgill

February 20, 2012

Mary and Jeff I am so sorry for your loss. Jerry was a friend to all and made everyone feel welcome with his warm embrace and great big smile. No one can fill his shoes and we were all so very blessed to have known him.I know he is in a better place and surrounded by our loved ones that have gone before us. Jesus welcomed this great man into heaven. Mary and Jeff take comfort in each other, give each other strength,and you will be in my prayers.

Greg Helton

February 19, 2012

Mary, we are very sorry for your loss and will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. If there is anything we can do, stop by. Your neighbors, The Helton's.

Beulah Hatfield

February 18, 2012

Mary, I am truely sorry for your loss.You are in my thoughts and prayers

July 4th

Frank Cowgill

February 18, 2012

Frank Cowgill

February 18, 2012

Jerry,
You were a true friend and we will miss you greatly. We will always remember the Euchre games, New Years Eve parties and all the July 4th's we spent with you.
We Love & Truly Miss You,
Frank & Debe

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