Date of Service:
June 20, 2022
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James “Jim” E. Northrup, 71, of Vero Beach, Florida, passed away suddenly at home on June 9, 2022. He was born February 20,1951 in Syracuse, New York, the oldest child of the late Clarence and Dorothy Northrup. After earning Eagle Scout rank, he attended Rochester Institute of Technology, then received a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from SUNY Plattsburgh. Jim met his wife Sharon in Syracuse in 1979. In 1982 they married and moved to Vero Beach.
He worked at the Press Journal for 21 years in advertising sales. From there he started his own small business offering custom home repairs and remodeling.
In his youth Jim loved to cross-country ski and worked as a professional ski instructor. He was a teacher by nature and a good listener. Often referred to as “Mr. Fix It”, he was a master craftsman who took just as much time and care in his efforts for others as he would for himself.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Sharon; son, Ben Northrup of Bloomfield Hills, MI; daughter, Julie (Rob) Helvestine of Larkspur, CA; sister, Laurie (Brian) Fallon of Port St. Lucie, FL; grandchildren, Wesley and Alec Helvestine; nieces and nephews, Luke, Victoria and Chris. He was predeceased by his brother, Doug (Susie) Northrup of Concord, NC.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Vero Beach.
A gathering with family and friends will be held from 2:00-3:00 p.m. with a memorial service immediately following at 3:00 p.m., Monday, June 20, 2022, at Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, 1655 27th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960.
Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
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Betty Henry - Friend
June 17, 2022, 1:38 pm
Sharon, Ben, and Julie, my sincere condolences to you in the sudden loss of your husband and father. What a blessing to have had such a fine man in your life. Praying you will find much comfort in good memories during this time of sadness, Betty Henry
Cheryl Kelley - Friends
June 17, 2022, 8:13 pm
Sharon, Ben, Julie & family, We are so sorry to learn of Jim’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May all your cherished memories bring you peace and comfort. Jim was truly a very special man! So sorry for your loss! Paul, Cheryl, and the Kelley family❤️
Cliff Partlow - Former co-worker
June 29, 2022, 3:03 pm
Sharon, Ben, Julie & family, I’m so sorry for your loss. Jim was such an all-around great person. He was always happy and went out of his way to make everyone around him feel good. God bless him. He will be sorely missed.