Rev. Harry H. Northern, a great man has passed from our presence. Harry Harlan Northern was born and raised on the west side of Indianapolis and was the son of Mike and Flossie Northern. Immediately after graduating from George Washington High School he joined the Eighty Second Airborne division of the U.S. Army and served as a paratrooper in WWII. He was involved in four major offensives in the European theatre, including the "D-day" invasion of Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge. He was the recipient of two Purple Hearts. Harry retired from the U.S. Postal Service in 1979, but his real vocation was fulfilling the commandment that Christ gave - love God and love people. He exemplified this by helping to run a "skid row" mission in the 50's and 60's along with his other ministerial duties. Harry was tough as nails and yet as gentle as a lamb. He was an incredible husband and father. He never complained about anything - ever, and was one of the most patient men in the world. Harry found pleasure in the simple things in life and he laughed with a gusto that was infectious. He loved his wife, Betty, who preceded him in death, and he loved his family who survive him. They are daughters Tina Northern, Pam (Daniel) Cole, Jenny (Mark Suydam) Northern and son Terry (Judy) Northern as well as grandchildren Jenny (Steve) Johnson and Josiah Northern, step-granddaughter Stacey (Jeff) Kolthammer, and three great grandchildren. Harry exemplified God's love and joy in all facets of his life. Harry Harlan Northern. 28 July, 1924 -- 20 September, 2012. A life well lived. Visitation will be from 1-5pm Sun. Sept. 23 at Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg, with funeral services there at 10am Mon. Sept. 24.