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Dr. David James DRAKE

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David DRAKE Obituary

Age 89, of Saint Paul Passed June 4, 2017 Survived by his wife of 42 years, Karen; children, Brad (Megan), Heather (George), Kundai (Brenda), Lani (Larry) and Munya (Nichole); grandchildren, Calvin, Tadiwa, Olanna, Chinua, Tawana, Tinashe and Gianna; siblings, Dorothy (Harry) Westberg, Helen Schneider and Paul (Jean). Proud WWII Army Veteran. Dedicated lifelong missionary physician in Zimbabwe, with a passion for flying. Devoted servant and faithful follower of the Lord. Visitation 4-7PM Thursday, June 8 at HOLCOMB-HENRY-BOOM-PURCELL, 515 Hwy 96 W., Shoreview. Memorial service 12:00 Noon Friday, June 9 (gathering begins at 11AM) at CALVARY CHURCH, 2120 Lexington Ave., Roseville. Interment Fort Snelling.


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Published by Pioneer Press on Jun. 6, 2017.

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Rich Sherry

June 7, 2017

Dr. Drake was one of the most compassionate and adventurous men I've ever met. His thoughtfulness and experience made him a wonderful person to talk to--deep insights, practical wisdom.

Amy Kobielush

June 6, 2017

I was blessed to "grow up" with Heather alongside the Drake family. Dr. and Mrs. Drake have been incredibly influential in my life including their example of a godly Christian marriage, their parenting priorities, family priorities and the way they adopt others into their own family. I continue to benefit to this day from being loved on by the Drakes. I am so grateful for Dr. Drake's hospitality, graciousness, and love throughout the years. He will be dearly missed and fondly remembered. I love you Drakes so much and continue to pray for you comfort and peace as you grieve the loss of this wonderful man. What a hope we have through Christ to be re-united one day.
Love,
Amy

Amy Kobielush

June 6, 2017

I was blessed to "grow up" with the Drake family. Dr. and Mrs. Drake have been incredibly influential in my life, including their example of a Godly Christian marriage, priorities in parenting, a close knit family that extends beyond "blood" relatives including those they love as part of their family that still influences me to this day. I am so grateful for Dr. Drake's hospitality, graciousness, and love toward me over the years. He will be dearly missed and fondly remembered. I love you so much Drake family, I am praying for comfort, strength and peace for each of you as you grieve your loss of this great man.

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8

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Washburn-McReavy Holcomb-Henry-Boom-Purcell Shoreview Funeral Chapel

515 Highway 96 West, Shoreview, MN 55126

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9

Memorial service

12:00 p.m.

CALVARY CHURCH

2120 Lexington Ave, Roseville, MN

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Washburn-McReavy Holcomb-Henry-Boom-Purcell Shoreview Funeral Chapel

515 Highway 96 West, Shoreview, MN 55126

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