Danny Joe Northrop

Danny Joe Northrop, 74, retired Boeing Aircraft Personnel Manager of Wichita, KS, passed from this life into eternal life on June 13, 2019 at Wesley Medical Center. Danny was born on July 1, 1944 at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, the son of Harold and Margaret Northrop. He went to West High School and graduated in 1962. In 1965, Danny was called upon to serve his country in the Vietnam War. Danny was deployed for Vietnam in February of 1966 as a member of the United States Army. He served for two years prior to receiving honorable discharge due to medical reasons. Although his service was not a common topic of conversation for Danny, he held great pride in the fact that he served his country. Once returning from the Vietnam War, he began active employment in Wichita after initially considering options in Colorado, his favorite vacation destination. Ultimately, he made the decision to further his education, in order to expand his career options and ultimately earned his college degree from Wichita State University in 1972, while also working at Beech Aircraft Corporation. His passion for Wichita State University and the sports programs is something he maintained throughout his lifetime. Danny was a fan of many sports and fitness in general. He was an avid golfer, skier, biker, and bowler for many years. He was an adventurous individual that truly loved the outdoors and the opportunity to be one with nature. Danny met his wife Teresa in February of 1991 and they were married in January 2000. Other family members Danny is survived by include sons, Eric (Jessica) Northrop of Denver, CO, Thomas (Elena) Northrop of Denver, CO; granddaughter, Morgan Merino; grandsons, Beau Merino, Isaac Barrow, J.T. Northrop. Memorial Service will be held at Downing & Lahey East Mortuary, 6555 E. Central, Wichita, KS at 11:00 am on June 28, 2019. Immediately following the memorial service will be a burial with military honors at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, 1806 N. Oliver Ave., Wichita. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with: Kansas Humane Society, 3313 N. Hillside, Wichita, KS 67219. “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants.” Psalm 116:15.