Obituary for Kevin Jon Dropps
APPLETON, ME – Kevin Jon Dropps, 69, formerly of Berkley MA, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, April 4, 2021 with family at his side.
Born July 16, 1951 in Anoka, MN to Aden L. and Mildred L (Dennis) Dropps, he was educated in local schools before enlisting in the U.S. Navy in 1969 and heading to the Great Lakes Naval Base for initial training
While serving as an Electronics Technician, Kevin would be stationed at the Quonset Point Naval Air Station in Rhode Island, and the Naval Air Facility on Adak Island, Alaska.
On February 17, 1974, while still in the Navy, Kevin married the love of his life, Heather Holmes, and together they would live on Adak Island until his honorable discharge in 1975.
Following his service in the Navy, Kevin began employment with Texas Instruments in Attleboro MA as an Electrical Design Engineer. Texas Instruments would eventually be bought out by Sensata Technologies and Kevin would retire from there in 2017 as a Senior Design Engineer after 41 years, and with several patents to his name.
While working at Texas Instruments, Kevin attended and graduated from Roger Williams University in 1987.
Kevin had many interests and hobbies. He especially loved woodworking, was an avid reader, book collector, and was a Ham Radio enthusiast just to name a few.
He shared many of his skills and talents while a Scout Master in the Boy Scouts of America for well over 20 years. During his time in the Boy Scouts, he was a Vigil Honor Member of the Order of the Arrow and a recipient of the Silver Beaver Award, an award given for exceptional character and distinguished service within a council.
After retiring from Sensata Technologies, Kevin and Heather moved from their home of 42 years in Berkley MA, to their retirement dream home in Appleton.
Predeceased by his parents, Kevin is survived by his wife Heather of Appleton; his son, Eric J. Dropps, daughter in-law, Karen, and grandson, Aden F. Dropps, of Coal Creek, CO; his daughter, Laura M. (Dropps) Busenbark and son in-law Samuel of Little Compton, RI; his brother, David Dropps of AZ; other family members, Byron & Ann Holmes, Orin & Pat Holmes, Charles & Jeani Worster, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A private burial with Military Honors will be held at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne MA with a public memorial and gathering held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Kevin’s memory can be made to: Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts of America, PO Box 14777, East Providence, RI 02914. (Please Memo Kevin Dropps Memorial).
Or online at: https://donations.scouting.org/#/council/546/appeal/50
Born July 16, 1951 in Anoka, MN to Aden L. and Mildred L (Dennis) Dropps, he was educated in local schools before enlisting in the U.S. Navy in 1969 and heading to the Great Lakes Naval Base for initial training
While serving as an Electronics Technician, Kevin would be stationed at the Quonset Point Naval Air Station in Rhode Island, and the Naval Air Facility on Adak Island, Alaska.
On February 17, 1974, while still in the Navy, Kevin married the love of his life, Heather Holmes, and together they would live on Adak Island until his honorable discharge in 1975.
Following his service in the Navy, Kevin began employment with Texas Instruments in Attleboro MA as an Electrical Design Engineer. Texas Instruments would eventually be bought out by Sensata Technologies and Kevin would retire from there in 2017 as a Senior Design Engineer after 41 years, and with several patents to his name.
While working at Texas Instruments, Kevin attended and graduated from Roger Williams University in 1987.
Kevin had many interests and hobbies. He especially loved woodworking, was an avid reader, book collector, and was a Ham Radio enthusiast just to name a few.
He shared many of his skills and talents while a Scout Master in the Boy Scouts of America for well over 20 years. During his time in the Boy Scouts, he was a Vigil Honor Member of the Order of the Arrow and a recipient of the Silver Beaver Award, an award given for exceptional character and distinguished service within a council.
After retiring from Sensata Technologies, Kevin and Heather moved from their home of 42 years in Berkley MA, to their retirement dream home in Appleton.
Predeceased by his parents, Kevin is survived by his wife Heather of Appleton; his son, Eric J. Dropps, daughter in-law, Karen, and grandson, Aden F. Dropps, of Coal Creek, CO; his daughter, Laura M. (Dropps) Busenbark and son in-law Samuel of Little Compton, RI; his brother, David Dropps of AZ; other family members, Byron & Ann Holmes, Orin & Pat Holmes, Charles & Jeani Worster, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A private burial with Military Honors will be held at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne MA with a public memorial and gathering held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Kevin’s memory can be made to: Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts of America, PO Box 14777, East Providence, RI 02914. (Please Memo Kevin Dropps Memorial).
Or online at: https://donations.scouting.org/#/council/546/appeal/50