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Ryan Drake Obituary
August 30, 1968 - July 25, 2022
Acme, Washington - Ryan Joseph Drake of Acme/Bellingham Washington, died July 25, 2022 of cancer. He was 53. A memorial service will be held later at his favorite fishing hole where we will spread his ashes. Ryan was born August 30, 1968, in Eugene Oregon. Ryan was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Drake and his mother Sharon Strong. He is survived by his brother Reed Drake and his sister Emily Edison, his stepmother Dorindia Baze and stepbrother Ronald Baze. Ryan loved to spread his wings in his beloved home in Acme where he harvested mushrooms. He was an avid outdoorsmen and loved to hunt and fish. Ryan enjoyed his friends and spending time with his uncle Dan and Aunt Sharon. Ryan and his family would like to thank Whatcom Hospice House for all the love and care they provided. In lieu of flowers, have a beer and toast Ryan's memory - that's what Ryan would have wanted.
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Jill Everland
September 13, 2022
Oh Ryan, such a wonderful person. Always kind, thoughtful, cheerful and just so much fun to be around. Had not seen you in years so this is a shock. You will be sorely missed, my friend. Rest in Peace.....Jill Everland
Trina Allen
August 23, 2022
So heartbreaking to hear of Ryan's passing. We dated and lived together back in our younger years. Although we parted ways after a few years together Ryan always held a special place in my heart. I always wondered about him and how he was doing. We had so many good times and great laughs. His laugh was definitely contagious. He will always be remembered and greatly missed. My condolences to Ryan's family. May he rest peacefully and cancer free now. I will toast a beer or three in your honor Ryan!
Gloria wheeler
August 7, 2022
I remember the first beer i served you . And the party's we had .you are going to be missed
Rindi Baze
July 31, 2022
Submitted by Rindi Baze on Sat, 07/30/2022 - 8:23pm
Ryan Joseph.. I didn´t give you the gift of life but life gave me the gift of you. You will always be my little red haired, freckled face little boy. I love you with all my heart. Mom Rindi
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Steve Ponto
July 31, 2022
Ryan was such an amazing guy. So funny, genuine and honest. I am saddened by this news. But I have a lot of cool memories that I cherish until I die. RIP Ryan. You´re spirit will last forever bud. Fish on!
Rob Wolf - Yakima
July 30, 2022
I'm very sorry for Ryan's family and close friends on this loss of a great person. I met Ryan when we were kids, it was some time before we went to school together 7th-12th grade. We lived about a block apart so we used to walk to school and hang out in the neighborhood a lot. He was such a funny kid and we shared a lot of laughs and insults in those days. Ryan popped into my thoughts about ten days ago and was wondering about him. I was saddened to hear this news of his passing but I will celebrate him as instructed! Please let us know when you have a celebration at his fishing hole and I will try to attend.
Curt Schmalz
July 30, 2022
Its sad to think you can never talk to him again, that's the worst. Many hilarious memories and fun times at the river, his place, parties, etc. Gone but never forgotten. Everyone liked him, he was a great guy. We all have a "Remember that one time with Drake......." RIP
Marlis Sonnen Onstad
July 30, 2022
If you knew Ryan you had a beer with him. I loved to hear about his Brittany Spike. It ignited my love for that breed that has led to a life long love for them. I will see you in a field on the other side.
Jeff Stebbins
July 29, 2022
I got to meet Ryan around 1990 , he lived in this little White House by Robertson grade school. We had a regular group of guys that would play poker once week . We had lots of laughs together out fishing or hunting. A great guy with a huge heart. I was really sad to hear of his passing, I toasted to him today . Ryan had a fun simple way about him that would have me stopping by his place just to laugh.
Sincerely Jeff
Tracy & Renee Berger
July 29, 2022
We are so sorry to hear of Ryan´s passing... Our thoughts & prayers go up for Ryan´s family & friends... I (Renee) am a good friend of his sister, Emily. I have many fond memories of water skiing & hanging out with Ryan´s family when I was younger, & I graduated with Ryan. May the Lord comfort all of you...
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