Fremont Ernest "Monte" Draper

Fremont Ernest (Monte) Draper 1913 ~ 2005 Fremont Ernest Draper, age 92, passed away on August 22, 2005 in Salt Lake City. He was born on March 18, 1913 in Mt. Pleasant, Utah to Ernest Draper and Alvina Hansen. He married Luella S. Hansen on June 26, 1935, later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Monte was born in an adobe house, the eldest of five children. He graduated from Wasatch Academy. He supported his family as a salesman, developing many friendships. He was well-liked, with a 'gift of gab' and enjoyed talking with people. He was a member of the LDS Church, serving three stake missions and was a home teacher. He was active in politics and loved gardening, raising fruits, vegetables and beautiful flowers. Monte enjoyed participating in sports, particularly baseball, and coached many little league teams in the neighborhood. He served the community as a member of the Jaycees and Lions Club, and served four terms in the national guard. Monte is survived by his sons James Fremont Draper (Janice), Stephen Leon Draper (Pat), and David William Draper, and his sister Lillian Craig. Also survived by eight grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Luella, his parents, brothers Doyle and James, and sister Annabel. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 27, 2005 at 12:00 noon at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 South Highland Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah 84106. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 10:15 until 11:45, prior to the funeral. Interment will be held at the Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park, adjacent to Wasatch Lawn Mortuary.