Patricia Jean Northrop

Patricia Jean Northrop of Denton, MD, passed away quietly April 25, 2016, surrounded by loving family, at University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton. She was born on March 19, 1931, in Indianapolis, IN, to the late Leland and Loy Lindemann McDonald. She grew up in Indianapolis and graduated from Butler University with a degree in Elementary Education. During her years at Butler, she was a proud and active member of Delta Delta Delta Sorority and the Butler Marching Band. Her excitement of cheering on the Butler Bulldogs basketball team continued throughout her life. She married the love of her life, John J. Northrop, (Jack), on June 13, 1953. They had four children and were active in their family and church life while living in Lawrence, IN. In 1967, they moved to Laurel, MD, where she taught full time in Maryland public schools. In 1972, they moved to Millersville, MD, where she taught at Gibson Island School until retiring in 1981.They loved spending time on their boat, the “Patty J” with family and friends. Following her retirement from teaching, she and Jack relocated to Hudson, NY, where they resided until her beloved husband’s death in 1993. Soon after, she moved to Maryland’s Eastern Shore to be near her children and their growing families. Patricia treasured time with her family and made them a priority in her life. She was an avid reader, loved to travel, and enjoyed playing cards with her friends. She loved playing golf and during her lifetime was an active member at Chartwell Country Club, in Severna Park, MD, Columbia Country Club in NY, and Caroline Country Club in Denton, where she served as chairperson of the house committee. She is survived by three children, John J. Northrop (Laura) of Royal Oak, MD, Susanne Draper (David) of Easton, MD, and Scott Northrop (Kathy) of Queenstown, MD; sister Joanne Risch of Indianapolis, IN; eleven grandchildren; and ten great=grandchildren In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her daughter, Elizabeth Ann Vogel (2008); brother, Robert McDonald; and sister, Doris Atkinson. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on May 5, 2016, at Royal Oak United Methodist Church, 6968 Bellevue Road, Royal Oak, MD. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to UM Shore Regional Health Palliative Care, PO Box 1846, Easton, MD 21601.

Patricia Jean Northrop

March 19, 1931 - April 25, 2016