Gina S. Northrup
So sorry to hear about your loss.Gina was a very special person and will be missed by many.Please let us know if there is anything you need.Remember you are in our thoughts and prayers. Faith,Amy,Sam
Olivet Head Start
cedar rapids
IA
Marcey,Jerry,and families of Gina; My deepest condolences to all in the loss of Gina. Although I didn't know her, it's just a tragic to lose someone so young. May she rest in peace and comfort now.
Mary Kacere
Cedar Rapids
IA
Family of Gina, So sorry about your loss.Our family`s thoughts and prayers are with you.God bless you. Walter,Amy,and family Postley
Walter and Amy Postley
Cedar Rapids
IA
Jenny, I just want to tell you how very sorry I am for your loss. If there and anything I can do please do not hesitate to ask for anything. Im always there for you. Love, Melissa
Melissa Hemann
Troy
IL
Jenny, I just want to tell you how very sorry I am for your loss. If there is anything I can do, please don't hesitate to ask. Im always there for you. Love, Melissa
Melissa Hemann
Troy
IL
Bob and kids; Throughout the school years Gina and I, with many freinds had so many laughs and tears together. From the first time we met on the Patio at Jefferson, we shared those teenage years where whatever was going to happen was going to happen out there. Her smile, her laugh, she is so beautiful. Bob, Gina, Tim and I all were married right after high school and started our families. As time went by we grew apart and I would run into Gina from time to time and it was like a day never went by, we managed to play catch up on life within a matter of minutes and have hug, see you later friend....Fred, I am so sorry. My heart goes out to you and your kids. You two will have eternal love and she now will be your Angel forever until you meet in Heaven. God Bless you all. Love Lisa Anderson/Carlson. Nancy: Thank you for your time we spoke on the phone, it ment allot to me. My thoughts and prayers have been with you all since we spoke that day.
Lisa
Cedar Rapids
IA
Aunt Gina, "Livestrong" was the motto the Lance Armstrong Foundation created to promote cancer awareness. Does anyone symbolize those little yellow wristbands more than you? Your strength and courage and overall fight throughout this battle is admirable and is an inspiration to us all. Among many things, your infectious smile and genuine goodness to others will be sorely missed by all those who were fortunate enough to know you. Thank you for everything you did for us! We love you!!! Bob and kids, What a beautiful picture of your wife and mom you picked. My deepest condolences goes out to you. If you guys ever need anything, please don't hesitate because I'm just a phone call away. God bless... Love Jesse, Connor and Chase
Jesse Grade
Ely
IA
I knew Gina from Hawkeye Downs Bingo. She was always one on the sweetest people I had ever met. Though I hadn't seen her for quite awhile, I will always remember her for her long beautiful hair and kind face. I lost an aunt to cancer just a few weeks ago, so my heart goes out to you. Though it's hard, just know that she is at peace now and nothing can hurt her anymore. Take care.
Lori Hochstetler
Cedar Rapids
IA
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Gina, She was so nice to my mom and i when we walked into randall's grocery store and walmart. May she be forever remembered.
Candi Snider
Cedar Rapids
IA
I am so very sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Jenny
Jennifer Klein
Altoona
IA
Dear Bob and Family, We are deeply sorry to hear of your loss. The Lord will be holding Gina in his arms right now; no more pain, no more suffering for your loving wife, mother, daughter and sister. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you. Ask the Lord to give you strength, comfort and guidance. He loves you all so much. With Deepest Sympathy, Steve & Chris George and family
Steve George
Cedar Rapids
IA
My sincerest sympathy to Bob and the rest of Gina's family. May God's bright light shine on her always. Love, and prayers to my friends, Jerry and Marcey, who will always be in my heart. I am so sorry for your loss.
Kelly DeLaughter
Bettendorf
IA
I started dating Shane four years ago and I could not believe what a great family this is. Gina was such a beautiful person, inside and out, and I am so proud to have meet and been a part of this family. Gina was so special and I will never forget the great moments that we shared. My heart goes out to everyone in the family and all of the great friends that loved her so much. She will be greatly missed. Love, Amy
Amy Hirsch
Cedar Rapids
IA
When I heard the news of your passing today- I had floods of memories from my/our childhood. If only we could re-live them perhaps you are now. You were the first person I drove to-1/2 way around the block- when my dad let me take the car for the first time with my new DL. When I would "run away from home" it was always to your house - thank you Mr. & Mrs Grade! I can remember when you and Bob first got together - God Bless both of you for the years you have been together! Most of use have not been that stable. Gina, I am sure you are looking down now and keeping a watchful eye on the family you have left here on earth - much as you did when you were here with us all. God Bless you and your family. And know that you will be truly missed. A long lost best friend - Ann
Ann Allee Seber
Cedar Rapids
IA
Jenny and Family, I am truly sorry to hear about your mother. Although I haven't spoken with you all for awhile, for some time I felt like a part of your family. I was at Cedar Memorial almost a year ago for my fathers death and I know it is hard. If any of you need anything, or just someone to talk to, please don't hesitate to call. 563-590-9906. My thoughts are with you all. Kim Rstom
Kim Rstom
Iowa City
IA
Shane and Family.....Words cannot describe how sorry I am for your loss. Even though I had only met Gina a few times. She had such a warm, comforting smile. I see the same smile in Shane, Jenny, & Dustin. I will always be there for you! Love, Courtney
Courtney Fuller
Cedar Rapids
IA
Jenny and I have been best friends since seventh grade. During this time I have been very blessed to have such a loving and close family part of my life. Gina was a beautiful woman, a wonderful wife and a devoted mother and grandmother. She will be truely missed by all that were fortunate enough to know her. My thoughts are with Bob, Jenny, Shane, Dustin, Kiana, and the rest of the family during this difficult time.
Gina Pettus
Eureka Springs
AR
Nancy Russman - as presented at Gina's funeral Wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, sister-inlaw, aunt, cousin, employee, co-worker, friend, and most important child of God. Every one of us has several roles to play throughout our lifetimes and Gina’s life was no exception. It is not so much the quantity of roles but the quality of each of them. We don’t get to choose our lot in life but it is our responsibility to live a quality life. Just what is a quality life?? A quality life is not a perfect life or a life filled with material possessions. A quality life is a life full of LOVE. Gina’s life was filled with LOVE. God says in the bible,” Let Love be your greatest aim”. 1 Cor. 14:1 Also in 1 Cor. 13:13 God says, “There are three things that remain – faith, hope, and love”. Love is the greatest of all human qualities. It involves unselfish service to others. That is the evidence that you care and the evidence was truly shown in Gina’s life. Gina was genuine, giving, and very generous in her love for others. Gina didn’t just say she loved you but lived out her love in tangible ways. One of the things that gave her great joy was giving gifts to others. If you happened to be on the receiving end you were very fortunate because she had great taste and always knew how to pick out the perfect gift that said,” I love you and care about you very much.” Another thing that gave her much joy was cooking for her family. She kept the tried and true recipes but also loved experimenting with new ones. No one could deny what an excellent cook she was always making far more food than ever needed but I know it never went to waste. Well, maybe some of our waist’s! Gina loved to laugh and joke around. She could find humor in the simple things life had to offer.Like her goofy sister!Ha! As a small child Gina was very shy often hiding when company came but she quickly outgrew that when she came into her teen years with 3 older bossy siblings. She learned how to stand up for herself. Gina fell in love with her childhood sweetheart Bob Northrup. Being in the fifth grade they basically grew up together and theirs was a love that grew into a lifelong lasting friendship with each giving the other the nickname “bud” and that’s exactly what they were “buds”. Was it a perfect marriage without any problems? No, but they worked through the hardships together and it only strengthened their love for each other. Their true love and commitment was never more evident than this past 4 and one half years after Gina’s first diagnoses of lung cancer. Talk about dedication, devotion, and pure determination to get through it together. That has been their lives lived out in pure love one for the other. I know there could not be a husband on this planet with more care giving abilities than Bob. Helping Gina through two major surgery’s, two terrible bouts of chemo therapy all the way through when Gina was no longer able to do anything for herself she was still able because half of her was still going, still moving, and still laughing and helping her in any way possible. I can assure you of this it was not done out of duty on Bob’s part but of the purest love to make life for Gina the best it could be under the circumstances. I praise God for bringing the two of them together so many years ago proving to Gina how much he loved her by providing the perfect husband she would need to see her through her most difficult days. With all that being said you have to know that two loving and caring people produce offspring that are also very loving and caring. I watched with great admiration as each of their 3 grown children, Jenny 26, Shane 24,and Dustin 23 provided Gina with additional love and support during their mom’s time of need. Sometimes young people take their parents for granted when all is well assuming they will always be there but when you hear the word, cancer that changes everything and especially how you view life with its brevity. They have all had the opportunities to say everything needed to be said and the time to not just say they care but to show it in many tangible ways which they each did, time after time. I heard Gina say many times how very lucky she was to have such loving and caring kids. Gee, I wonder how they got that way? This picture of Gina’s life is not complete without the bright and shinning star of her universe, which is her precious, adorable, sweeter than a chocolate factory, her very loving granddaughter Kiana. Jenny and her daughter Kiana who is now 7 lived with Gina and Bob most of her childhood. Nothing could light up Gina’s face like seeing or talking about her very much-loved granddaughter. Kiana did anything and everything she could to take good care of her grandma and those good deeds will never be forgotten. I also cannot leave out how much Gina loved animals. Having 2 dogs Nakita and Wiser along with 2 cats Kali and Charlie she was so content loving them. Family pets provided so much comfort to Gina throughout her lifetime. Gina was the youngest of her father Wayne now deceased and her mother Nellie’s four children. She had an older brother of 9 years, Jim, an older sister of 6 years, Nancy and an older brother of 5 years, Ron. Being the youngest she fell right into the syndrome of being very loved, blessed, and somewhat spoiled having all the attention of her parents once all the siblings were out on their own and she loved every minute of it. I’m grateful for the time she had alone for her parents to really enjoy her without 3 rowdy teens to get in the way. I remember feeling a little jealous about that then but now I am grateful to God for allowing them that precious time together. It was no mistake that Gina was born 5 years after what I’m sure they thought was their last child. It was God’s gift to my parents and to Gina to allow for that time together alone. Her relationship with each family member was close and special, full of love and mutual admiration. I could go on much longer with cute stories and special memories but I wanted to give you a glimpse into Gina’s life while trying to express how important a life of love is. When it comes to the end of each of our lives there are only 2 things that really matter. First is what did you do with Jesus and second was did love fill your life? Gina did accomplish the 2 things that really matter. These two things alone are what give our lives meaning, purpose and hope for tomorrow. You reap what you sow is really true. Gina reaped a life of love that encircled her in all her relationships. Let us never forget the love shown for each of us through Gina’s life and may God comfort us as we work through our grief and God bless us as we honor Gina’s life by living a life of LOVE. . Written by her sister Nancy in honor and gratitude of her sister’s love. Read August 26th 2
Bob Russman
swisher
IA
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