Photo courtesy of Starbuck-Lind Mortuary - Lompoc
Lompoc, California
Jan 22, 1941 – Mar 16, 2022 (Age 81)
Russell C. Drake, 81, of Buellton, California passed away on March 16, 2022. He was born in Tucumcari, New Mexico on January 22, 1941 where he grew up on a ranch. Ranching was in his blood from the start. He received his first break in the horse business in 1958 working on Thomas Farms in...
Read MoreI grew up with Russell in Tucumcari and would like someone to contact me to reminisce about Russell and LaDonna.
Dennis Marquez
December 11, 2024 | Friend
Russell I will always remember you! You gave a fresh out of high school girl a chance to learn more about horses and foaling. Your early morning breakfasts always made my morning! What a wonderful horse person and boss you are!
Thank you for your warm smile and sweet smile!
Sherrie Hunt
March 23, 2022 | Coworker
Oh Russell I'm going to miss you so much! Your sense of humor, your vast and encyclopedic knowledge of horses and your incredible kindness. You and Darlene always showed me such deep friendship and I will never forget that...or you. Your generosity was legendary and I always say the hardest thing I have ever done was trying to pay a dinner check when you were around. You were a truly great man and there are so few like you around anymore. Deepest sympathy to Darlene and all your family. I...
Sandy Brown
March 20, 2022 | Leonard, TX | Friend
We created many happy memories with Russell and Darlene first in the back country then camping at Montana de Oro. He was very generous to our family and will be missed. Rest in beautiful peace, Russell.
Carlton and Sharon Cooper and Tina Van Zandt.
Sharon Cooper
March 19, 2022 | Lompoc, CA | Friend
