Nicholas Drakulich

Thank you to your entire family for being so wonderful all these years. - We send our love for Nick and each of you -always.

Cecil Miller -Cherry Park Coach
and
Harvey Jones -Ventura Park PE Teacher and Coach

Drak-
So sorry to hear of your family's loss. Please know that my parents, Van & Nancy Killian, and my family are thinking of you during this time.

Dear Elaine & Family:

I was truly saddened by the news of Nick's passing. It has been several years since I was introduced to Nick, but the look in your eyes when you were going on a fishing trip with him or the well-adjusted kids you two produced, tells me all I need to know about him. Nick enjoyed quite a reputation as an attorney, but after his passing, I learned from others how much Nick's legacy as a youth sports supporter affected many in a positive way. At times like these,...

Dear Elaine, Like so many I was truly shocked and so sad to learn of your husband's illness and death. Please know that I think of you often and that our years together in NWEA were wonderful, in great part because of you. Your women friends will always support you. Fondly, Penny

Hello again, Elaine, how are you?

That was a fluent and powerfully loving celebration of Nick's life on Valentine's Day. The theme itself - a life well lived - pulled me in right off. For more than twenty years, the life worth living, as I put it, has been my conscious challenge.

That was a wonderful gift that your family gave. I sat back after it was all over, and pondered our journey. Afterward, I decided to visit with my granddaughter. This is the sort of thing that compells...

Dear Elaine and family,

We were saddened to learn of the loss of Nick. Glenn and I remember him as Steve's wonderful big brother, and as a fellow Willamette student. I remember you sending me a nice note when I pledged to Alpha Chi Omega at Willamette -- and my sorority sisters were very curious about Nick's OSU girlfriend. I think they were hoping I would tell them that you were mean and ugly (hoping that Nick would become available) -- but of course, I told them the...

Dear Elaine, Nick, Scott and Cori:
So many basketball, soccer and track meets over the years. The picture of Nick with that cigar (when possible) up in the stands watching is there for all of us to remember fondly. His great smile and encouragement of the kids was one of his great traits. The years have flown by and now they are all grown up with lives of their own. Zack has great memories of going to your Black Butte house. Tana remembers classes with Nick and what a nice person he was....

Dear Elaine:
I was shocked and saddened to hear about Nick. He was always a part of my world growing up because Steve and my brother were very best friends all through school. I will miss knowing that great big smile and teasing guy is not brightening someones world anymore. Take care our yourself, your family is in my prayers.

Elaine, your sons and daughter, and all extended family members. I attended the services and just now had the composure to send a message. I was so moved by the poise of your children as they spoke. That was a tribute to you and Nich for the job you have done in raising your family. I was so moved, since that could or should have been me and not Nick. The attendance was recognition of the mark you have both left on the local community. I am sorry I could not come up with the correct...