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Michael Drake Obituary
December 2, 1957 - November 2, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce that Michael Paul Drake, suffered a stroke and passed away unexpectedly on November 2, 2023.
Mike was born on December 2, 1957, in Petaluma, the loving son of Robert and Jean Drake. Mike graduated from PHS in 1976. He moved to Washington State 40 years ago, where he worked for the Quincy Columbia Basin irrigation District. In 2020 he and his wife Cindy retired to Post Falls, Idaho. Golf, sports and hunting were his passions and Mike and his son Rob shared a special bond over fantasy football.
Mike is survived by his loving wife Cynthia Drake, daughter Heidi Carrillo (Val), and son Robert Drake (Patrice), He was adored by his 8 grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by his sister, Charry Hutchison(Gene) and his brother William Drake (Diana). He's joining his sister Susan Frassetti (Bill) who predeceased him.
We will always remember Mike for his amazing sense of humor and he will be dearly missed by his nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. Mike Left us way to soon and we will all miss him. Services will be held at a later date.
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Dave Barry
November 19, 2023
RIP Mike. You were a great cousin to have. Our families shared lots of great memories.
Kay Guillett
November 19, 2023
To the Drake Family,
So sorry to read about Mike's passing. I have lots of good memories of Mike back in Jr High. Rip Mike.
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