NELSON DRAPER Obituary

NELSON DRAPER SR. 6/23/1917 - 9/22/2013 Nelson Draper Sr., 96, longtime resident of Barstow passed away of natural causes on Sunday Sept. 22, 2013. He was born June 23, 1917 in Canyon Del Muerto (Chinle) Az. to parents Etsitty and Margaret Draper. Mr. Draper worked at and retired from Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow. He was one of about 29 remaining Marine Navajo Code Talkers famous for their significant contribution to the victory over the Japanese in the Pacific during World War II. Mr. Draper is survived by his wife Lena C. Draper, son Nelson Draper Jr., and six daughters: Jennifer Lord, Peggy Santos, Christina Burke, Orlinda Sanchez, Cheryln Varela and Karen Santos. Other family includes 28 grandchildren and 48 great grandchildren. Services will be held at Hi Desert Word Center on Sept. 27th at 10am.

Published by Daily Press on Sep. 26, 2013.
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NELSON, i REMEBER YOU WELL FORM SCHOOL. tHOUGH i DIDN'T KNOW YOUR DAD OR YOUR FAMILY i WANT TO SAY i AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. yOU MUST BE VERY PROUD OF YOUR DAD. YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL HERITAGE.

Curt Zeitelhack

October 2, 2013

My thoughts & prayers are with you all. May your heart & soul find peace & comfort.

Bernadette Perez

September 28, 2013

My father was a Marine in WWII and survived the war because of the Code Talkers. Had it not been for those men he most likely would not have come home. To his family and friends please accept my deepest condolences for the loss of this great man. RIP my Hero.

Sherry Marriott

September 28, 2013

Our condolences to all your family, you dad had a long wonderful life and a great family to nurture . God bless your family

Rex & lydia McGuire

September 28, 2013

Our prayers are with all of you what a honor to know there in our world we had someone who love his country

Charlotte Marmolejo

September 28, 2013

My prayers of love and happiness as your father would want it to be continue through the family and in this time pull you together. With much love from my heart

Beth Lendway

September 26, 2013

To the family of Nelson Draper,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God comfort you in the coming days. Sincerely,

Armond & Rachel Landavazo

September 26, 2013

My Condolences and Prayers to the Draper Family....and a BIG HUG to you, Lena....especially from my precious mom 'Flora Peralta'...she went to HEAVEN on 12/6/2008 :'(

LOVE, Claire

Claire Peralta-Chavez

September 26, 2013

My condolences to your family. I grew up with the children of Mr. & Mrs. Draper just a few blocks from your home on sunset st. I grew up at 1700 DeAnza St. With Billy and betty Betoney. My name is Joanne Lewis. Sorry to hear about your loss. We will keep you in our prayers.

joanne lewis

September 26, 2013

Roy & I would like to extend our sympathies to your family. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. - sincerely, Roy & Barbara Maracle

Barbara Maracle

September 25, 2013

Grandpa we're all very proud of you and the legacy you left behind. Rest in the glory of God and we'll see you very soon! May the rest of the family walk by faith and live life to its fullest in Jesus Name...

Salo Herrera

September 25, 2013

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