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David Draper Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Sandra Jackson-Harper
December 30, 2011
Dr. Draper was my children pediatrician, before I moved to Va. Beach Va. He was the most caring doctor I every had. We hold fond memories of him. Our prayers and heartfelt condelences goes out to his family.
Kimberly Colby
May 19, 2011
Wow is all I can say I had no idea. What a wonderful pediatrician!!He was my daughter ped. until he retired. He was a awesome person. He helped us find answers to issues of my daughter no one else could. He took time to explain and made sure I understood. It was a shock to hear of his passing today at MCv Stony Point. To His Family: I'm so sorry for your loss. He was a great man. I feel truly bless to have had him touch my life.
March 10, 2011
Dr. Draper, took care of my daughter Deborah Robyn Koch who was born three months premature in 1968 she lived for 4 months and 28 days, at the time of her birth she weighed 1lb 7 oz he was always there for my family with a kind word and a shoulder to lean on. My heart and sorrow go to you and your family on this tragic loss of such a wonderful man. I will always have a special place in my heart for him. Carol Koch-Gunkel Randallstown, MD
Holly Brown
January 25, 2011
Dr. Draper was my pediatrician when I was younger. I used to get sick almost every month and no one was able to tell my mom why, until she met Dr. Draper. He was able to figure out what was wrong and spent many a night coming to the hospital to check on me when I did get sick. I am SO incredibly thankful that there are doctors out there with the dedication and compassion that Dr. Draper had for his patients. I still remember visiting Pinocchio during my office visits to collect my lollipop :) Coincidentally I am now in medical school myself and over this past Christmas break I was just speaking to my mom and Dr. Draper's name came up. She said that if we could get in touch with him we should let him know where I was now and that he would be proud to know that I was going into medicine too. Just last week I received an email from Dr. Bonnie Buxton, one of my microbiology/immunology professors in school sharing the memory of her uncle who was a doctor that was involved in helping patients with CF and had passed away recently. I was shocked to see that it was Dr. Draper... I'm in school in Georgia and even here the news of his passing reached me. I shared some of my personal memories of Dr. Draper with her. I would like to say to the family of such an AMAZING man and physician that I'm so sorry for your loss. Dr. Draper touched so many lives with his work. He was compassionate and dedicated to his profession and I can only hope to model myself after such a wonderful physician. Know that he will never be forgotten and that his memory will live on, not only with you as his family, but also in the hearts of every child and patient that he helped during his time on this Earth.
Holly Brown
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Wanda West
January 24, 2011
DAD - Danke schön (as we have all heard Dr. Draper say) for such great memories! I had the pleasure of working for Dr. Draper for many years at Stony Point Pediatrics where I saw first hand how much he loved each and every one of "his kids" including my first daughter Savannah, at her one week appointment he said “well she is beautiful, healthy and doing well but she will never be a basketball player”. He was a smart man and cared for everyone especially his wife, kids and grandkids which I also had the pleasure of getting to know a little. Dr. Draper you have touched more lives than you probably ever realized and we all appreciate the way your kindness just came natural. Love, Wanda, Ray, Savannah & Timmy West
January 23, 2011
Betty,
Thinking of you .
Sandy Hyatt Berry
Charleston SC
daniel brown
January 23, 2011
The Draper Family, my deepest sympathy go out to you. Dr. Draper was my pediatrician along with my brother. My family become very close to dr. draper over the years and could not have asked for a better docotor or a better person. We are sadden by the loss of such a great doctor and a even better man. God bless
January 20, 2011
Mrs. Draper and family -we are so sorry to hear of your loss.Our daughter has CF and Dr.Draper welcomed us into his "CF family" For 28 years he. was a father, brother and friend to our family and our daughter's hero. She had a double lung transplant in 2005 and as happens in life, we lost our contact with most of our MCV family including Dr. Draper, but he has always been in our hearts. We know that his great care both personally and medically helped us get thru some very tough times. I will not forget our walks to the elevators, while he shared a hug and a mint and helped to calm my fears. We will forever be in his debt and will hold the memory of this special man always. - Fred & Cookie Whittaker - Bowling Green, VA.
January 19, 2011
Mrs Draper and family,
I had the pleasure of working with Dr. Draper, as a Pediatric nurse at Child Development Study too many years and memories ago. I was saddened to read about his death.
God bless you.
Wortley White, King William, VA
January 18, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of Dr. Draper's passing. He was a wonderful neighbor, and I have such fond memories of him. My prayers are with the family at this very difficult time.
~Leigh Meland Szukelewicz
Michele Armstrong
January 18, 2011
I want to say Thank You to the Draper family for sharing your husband, dad, grandfather, uncle & cousin to me & my daughter. Dr. Draper was the best doctor for my baby and he took very good care of her. You will be missed but never forgotten.
Hugh Hill
January 18, 2011
I only meet Dr Draper once at a CF event. I had heard for many years what a great man he was. In person he was fun and warm to talk to. I know he healed a great many people. GOD bless his soul and may I again meet him in Heaven!!!
Hugh F. Hill
Pat Correll
January 18, 2011
Dr. Draper was the absolute best doctor I have ever met. He loved children and they loved him. He took "time" with each child and the Moms and Dads. It's no fluke that his initials spell DAD! Rest well Dr. DAD. We'll miss you; and Pinocchio.
January 18, 2011
Dr. Draper was the one who called me that ill fated day on July 29, 1992 to tell me that my daughter had CF. Over the years as my daughter's peditrician and also the director of the CF clinic, he helped our family come to terms with this disease. I will always remember him picking up my daughter at 3 or 4 yrs old and dancing with her at another patient's wedding. He was the sweetest, loving, and most compassionate man when it came to "his kids" as he called them. The medical world lost a true soldier in the fight to cure CF. Thank you for everything!
Love,
Carol & Kayla Bowyer
Sandy Muzik
January 18, 2011
Dr. Draper was loved by my (now 26 & 22) year old daughters, Logan and Alex Muzik. Logan and I were just talking about him a couple days ago while going through a box of her childhood stuff. In it is a sticker from Dr. Draper that says "I love my pediatrician"which brought back fond memories of him and Pinnocchio. I'm sure she'll treasure the sticker (since the lollipops were all eaten). The treats were great, but Dr. Draper will mostly be remembered for being so good with children. I don't know of any other doctor who would take calls at home - a new mother's best friend.
Gwen Sarsield
January 17, 2011
Since 1977, Dr. Draper was my family's pediatrician. He was the finest doctor I have ever known...a great, loving, caring healer. How blessed we were that he was in our lives.
Janet Bacote
January 17, 2011
The Bacote family send our prayers to the Draper family in their time of need. Dr. Draper was my two sons pediatrian for 19 yrs. Dr. Draper was could diagnois a condition over the telephone and tell you how to treat it, he was ideed god sent. My sons loved him and his lollipops in the pinnocchio head. Dr. Draper will be truely missed. A great physician!
January 17, 2011
Betty, Cathy, Randy and family
As a young kid, I spent alot of time with your family, as Randy and I were close(best)friends. Quite often Dr. Draper would be called and immediately leave home. I knew he was a pediatrician, but didn't understand much about being on call. Later in life I attended VCU/MCV and worked at MCV for a short time. It wasn't until then that I learned what a well respected and great physician he was. Every one in every department knew who Dr. Draper was-one fine compassionate physician, diffierent from most-one of a kind. I know he will be missed by his family, friends and paients.
With deepest sympathy,
Beverly Burnett
Mandy Robertson (Simmons)
January 17, 2011
Words cannot begin to express what a brilliant man Dr. Draper was. It was because of him that I am here today. His love, dedication, and passion for his fight against CF was just as strong as anyone who was diagnosed or any family who had a child with CF. He touched more lives than I'm sure anyone could ever know. Thank you for the long hours, taking calls at home in the middle of the night, all the birthday parties (all 18 that I had), Graduation, and other family functions you were at. Thank you for every dream you made come true. You made a heck of a mark on the world, left such a legacy. I have made it 24+ years and I will continue to fight in your name! May you rest in peace Dr. DAD. I love and miss you with all my heart!
Beverly Weymouth
January 17, 2011
Betty. I wish to extend my sympathy to you and your family at the loss of Dave. I remember many good times together years ago. We are still in SC and think about you and your help when we moved here. Thinking of you.
Bev & Dick Weymouth
The Sanford family
January 17, 2011
I send my thoughts and prayers to the Draper family. I've had the pleasure of his wonderful care of my 2 daughters Ashley and Katie for 19 years. He was a kind and gentle man who went beyond being a Dr. to help care for them many times.He will be truly missed.
Melinda Skinner
January 17, 2011
Dr. Draper was an incredible physician and wonderful friend to my two children. Our family sends condolences, love, and warm wishes to the Draper family.
Hilda Jones
January 17, 2011
To the family of David Draper, words can not express our sorrow for the loss of your loved one, "Our Dr. Draper". He was the GREATEST pediatrician in the world and took care of all of the Chapman/Jones children, DeMond, Erika, Sherwin, Erik and Crystal and they loved him so much.
We thank God for the wonderful years of knowing this wonderful person.
We will keep this family in our prayers during this time of sorrow.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Joan, Marietha and Hilda
Friend-Chapman-Jones'
Children
January 17, 2011
To Mrs. Draper and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn the passing of your loved one. Dr. Draper will forever have a special place in our hearts because of the professional care he provided to our daughter as her pediatrician. Because of the excellent medical care he and his team gave, we have been able to build a mountain of memories and celebrate many wonderful birthdays with our daughter who, in December 2010, turned 35 years old. May God bless you Dr. Draper for the great work that you have done!
~Herbert and Deborah Pegram, Richmond, Virginia
Tom Adair
January 17, 2011
My son has been in this CF fight for 8 years. Dr. Draper was always kind and gentle to him and patiently answered all of my questions during our clinic visits. We continue the fight and we will miss a terrific person and dedicated doctor who helped guide us.
Jane Kalinowsky 35 years old
Jane Kalinowsky
January 17, 2011
Linda Alt
January 16, 2011
My prayers go out to the family of Dr.Draper. He was a wonderful person,and was so kind to our family during my grear-neices, Rachel and Mary Kirbys illness.
David Gewirtz
January 16, 2011
Dr. Draper took care of our three children for many years while they were growing up. He was a wonderful and caring doctor and he will be very much missed by our family. Our deepest sympathies to everyone in his extended family.
Rachel and Mary Kirby Patients of Dr Draper
Julia Kirby/Perry
January 16, 2011
Dr Draper meant so much to my family. He not only carried my children through their battle with cystic fibrosis but carried their coffins at their funerals. I'' never forget him driving from richmond to our home in powhatan to attend our 7 year olds birthday party. He explained to her that she would be going to heaven soon to be wtih her sister and Jesus and asked her if she wanted to go on her journey at home or in the hospital. When she said the hospital, he carried her to his car and drove us an hour away to MCV hospital where she died the next day. I can never remember my childrens lives without having memories of you laced in their as we fought our battle with CF. God Bless you Dr Draper for a life well lived and for serving others. Julia Perry, Jensen Beach, FL mom to Rachel and Mary Kirby.
Kathy Diehl
January 16, 2011
I always felt so fortunate to have Dr. Draper take care of my children. He was such a genuine, caring person. My children remember him and Pinnocchio who sat on his desk. I know his rewards will be many. God bless his family.
TAMMY VANMETER
January 16, 2011
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
YuYu Chao Du
January 16, 2011
To The Draper Family,
Dr. Draper was the best mentor. He had a great influence on my caring for the children. He will be greatly missed! May our Lord's love comfort you and give you hope and peace.
wanda myers
January 16, 2011
You were a great man and physician. I had the honor of having you as my son's doctor and you were the best. You were not taking new patients when I became pregnant but I only had to ask you if you would take one more and your answer was yes, I will for you. You made our family always feel special. We love and miss you.
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Carolyn Rice
January 16, 2011
May loving memories of your love one sustain you in the days ahead. Dr. Draper was a kind & loving person. Both of my children, Terrence & Temetra loved him.
Cathy Kirby-Thurston
January 16, 2011
Mrs Draper and Family, Dr Draper was a GREAT MAN and Doctor who touched so many lives in so many ways. He will be missed so very much and you will all be in my prayers. Thank you for sharing him with us all.
Cassandra Bullock
January 16, 2011
Mrs. Draper & family. Dr Draper can never be replaced in my heart. He was one of the best pediatric physician on earth. I owe my daughters life to him on so many occassion and I am truly blessed to have had him take care of my daughter, niece and nephews. Dr. Draper may GOD Angels sing a wonderful song to salute you when you arrived. Thank You Thank You for all you're done. Love always C. Bullock & your patient TaNeisha Bullock (your special asthmatic patient).
Jane Kalinowsky
January 16, 2011
To the Draper Family,
This bit of news touched my heart deeply. Thanks to his dedication to the medical field I am alive to talk about my memories of such a great physician. I am currently 35 and I knew Dr. Draper most of my life, 13 years to be exact, going to the CF clinic on Wednesday's. I can talk for most of his patients that he loved what he did and he cared for us like we were his own children. I can remember when he sat me down and asked me if I would consider getting a lung transplant and my jaw dropped. At the time, 17 years old, he always said I would out live him. That was a big promise for a CF patient back in the 90's. Well, like every other time he would tell me something I would believe him, and I agreed to a transplant. Here, 16 years post double lung transplant and one of the longest survivors, I write to his family expressing my sorrow. I owe my life to Dr. Draper and am deeply sadden by the news but know that he lived a great life helping others out. Wish I was there to say goodbye.
Jane Kalinowsky
January 16, 2011
sorry about your loss Dr. Draper was a great person he will be missed
Peg Magin
January 16, 2011
Mrs. Draper and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all the family during these difficult days. Dr. Draper was our Pediatrician (1976 on) and truly family to us after moving here from out of state. I will never forget his kindness and your words of comfort on the many times I called after hours. I can still here you say..."he's not here but I'll track him down for you". Within maybe 30 minutes he was on the phone. I have been praying for him continually over the years and know God must have given him a place of great honor in Heaven.
Sincerely, Peg Magin,and Don. ALso, Kathie,Karen,Colleen, John and Tim
Taylor Myers
January 16, 2011
Dr. Draper. Words cannot express the sadness I am feeling because you were my first pediatrician and the best at that. You got me interested in medicine and because of this interest I am going into that field. I can remember telling me and my family that I was going to grow up to be tall and skinny with a big adams apple. Well I am glad to say you were right. Also the one quote that I will cherish you saying forever is that "girls are trouble, ok". I will miss you and the world will miss you. A great man, great person, and great doctor.
Connie Kinnin
January 16, 2011
Dr. Draper,you can never be replaced in the hearts and souls of your patients and thier families. You carried my family through the best and hardest times of our life. I am Nannie Connie, grandmother of Rachel and Mary "MeMe" Kirby.I learned so much about life watching you interact with your "kids".My family will never forget the kindness you and your wife showed us. You were truly a gentleman and a one of a kind Doctor. May God be with you and your family.We truly love you.
Carla Crossin
January 16, 2011
To the Draper family:
Dr. Draper was a great physician and it was an honor to work with such a respectable man. I will never forget he came to visit me in the hospital when I had my daughter.God Bless You All!
Sandra Edmonds
January 16, 2011
Goodbye to my dear friend and mentor.
You had a way of "making it happen" for so many.You cared so much! To the family, I pray that peace will surround you and your loving memories of DAD comfort you .
Suzanne Lavoie
January 16, 2011
Mrs. Draper, I had the pleasure of working with your husband on a number of occasions. In addition to being a wonderful physician, he was a gentleman and changed so many lives. I am sure he is looking down on us now with a smile on his face. God Bless.
Suzanne Lavoie
Audrey Wilson
January 16, 2011
Mom Draper & Family
I wont you all to know i send you my love even if i am not there my heart is. Dad Draper is in the hands of our father and yes he is now working for him . amen
Love Audrey,
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