Francis W. Northrip (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Francis William Northrip, son of William and Zaruah “Birdie” Miller Northrip, was born December 27, 1918, near Stoutland, Missouri. He departed this life Monday, May 12, 2014, in Lakeside Meadows, in Osage Beach, Missouri, at the age of ninety-five years, four months, and fifteen days.
On September 29, 1941, he was united in marriage to Chapel Irene Williamson, and to this union one daughter and two sons were born.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Irene, on September 5, 1996; a grandson, Terry Northrip; a brother, Floyd A. Northrip; and a sister, Florene DeBerry.
Francis is survived by two sons, Larry F. Northrip, and his wife, Carol, of Arkadelphia, Arkansas and William O. Northrip, and his wife, Donna, of Brumley, Missouri; a daughter, Tammy C. DeVilbiss, and her husband, Russell, of Kenosha, Wisconsin; fourteen grandchildren, Deborah, David, Richard, Aaron, Heather, Jessica, Zane, Gary, Chan, Shannon, Sean, Robert, Kailee, and Joseph; fourteen great-grandchildren; a number of nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
He was born and raised in the Stoutland community and graduated from Stoutland High School. He then entered the military as a young man and served his country faithfully in the United States Navy for twenty years. He was involved in World War II, and was stationed in various places across the world including seven years in Norfolk, Virginia. He was also stationed in Panama, and spent his last two years in the Navy in Cuba. In 1961, he and Irene retired to the Stoutland area and made their home. Francis worked for Rich Line Boats and Lowe Boats for several years.
Francis was an active member of the United Church of God, formerly the World Wide Church of God, and served as a local Elder for forty years.
In his spare time he enjoyed growing a large garden each year and shared the produce with others. He was always helping others and was a very generous man. He possessed a delightful sense of humor and never complained. His family was very dear to him and he especially enjoyed time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Francis was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate his life and know that he will be fondly remembered as a devoted family man, a dedicated Navy soldier, and a compassionate Christian man.
Memorial donations to Osage Beach Hospice may be left at the funeral home.
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