John Scott North

August 15th, 1944 - August 23rd, 2024

John Scott North was born on August 15, 1944, in Amsterdam, NY and passed away on August 23, 2024 in Venice, Florida at the age of 80. He was Director of International Corporate Affairs with Eli Lilly and Registered Pharmacist (RPh) and retired in November of 1998 after a 30-year career with Eli Lilly and moved to Venice in 2002 from Fishers, Indiana.

He was President of Kappa Psi Fraternity at Albany College of Pharmacy, City Councilman for Westlake, Ohio, Board Member for Civic Theater in Indianapolis, Indiana and an active member of Sertoma International.

John is survived by his wife of 58 years, Phyllis R. North; two daughters, Jennifer L. (Steven) Myers of Fishers, IN, Heather R. (Wallace) Miner of Knoxville, TN; son, Scott A. (Jennie) North of Carmel, IN; sister, Barbara (Dave) Klein of Lake Placid, FL and a brother-in-law, Philip (Beth) Rose. He also leaves behind thirteen grandchildren, Amanda Faulkner, Chris (Allison) Thomas, Rev. Andrew Thomas, Ethan Miner, Austin North, Adam Miner, Sydney Myers, Owen North, Ryan North, Emily Miner, Caleb Myers, Ben (Nicole) Myers, Carl Myers; three great-grandchildren, Joshua Hatfield, Oakley and Oliver Thomas; three nieces, Jill Trownsell, Kelly Rose, Jamie Amman, one nephew, Joey Koelbl and his beloved Boston Terrier, Snuffer, VIII. He was preceded in death by his parents, John E. and Evelyn North.

There will be a private family service at a later date. In lieu of flowers, we have established the John North ’67 Memorial Scholarship Fund at John’s Alma Mater, Albany College of Pharmacy. Please click the link to donate:

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Katherine Brown

I cherish the years we were neighbors on Armada Court at Geist but a recent memory is a gem in my memory - just a few years ago, when John walked up to a table where I was dining on a Royal Caribbean ship and said, "I think I used to be your neighbor"... What a happy surprise to see both John and Phyllis sitting near by: it indeed is a small world! RIP John, your life touched many others.. With Love, KB & Susan

Published September 7th, 2024

Brian Rose

John North was always so welcoming and glad to see you. A great host who was quick with a joke. I will always smile thinking of him. My condolences to the whole North family.

Published September 6th, 2024

Norman Schneider

John was a wonderful friend who we knew since high school. Condolences to Phyllis and the rest of John’s family.

Published September 5th, 2024

Heather Miner

Dad left a huge void in our family’s life. He was our biggest fan, best husband, provider, and comical relief. We are so thankful for the 80 years we did have with him and will cherish the memories and jokes and most of all love he showered upon us.

Published September 7th, 2024

Beth & Mike Nickels

John North was “the fun dad”, a loving husband, father & grandpa… and instantly loved by anyone he ever met. I will miss his fabulous cocktails and really bad dad jokes! Rest in heaven my friend. You will be sorely missed but lovingly remembered 💔

Published September 5th, 2024

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