Ray Lee Drake

Ray Lee Drake 1929 ~ 2005 Ray Lee Drake, born November 2, 1929 in Green River, Utah, passed away at his home in Grantsville, Utah April 22, 2005. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Albert and Ruby Drake; and brothers, Alvin and Gerald. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Betty Drake; daughters, Carol (Jordan) Gates, and Janet (Scott) Eggers; sons, Paul (Pam) Drake, and Alan (Laura) Drake; and grandchildren, Tony and Tyler Gates, Ashley, McKenzie, and Maria Eggers, Rachael and Collin Drake, Evan and Connor Drake. Ray served as a Sergeant in the Army during the Ko-rean War and returned to marry his sweetheart Betty Lawrence Drake May 6, 1955 in Grantsville, Utah. Their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple in March 1957. Ray worked as a machinist for many years at Stauffer Chemical and later retired from Chevron Chemical and later worked for Akzo Salt Co. Ray served in many church callings including stake Young Men's, ward clerk and was serving as secretary in the High Priest Group at the time of his passing. Ray was known for his strong work ethic, even-tempered disposition, and unconditional love for his good wife and family. As his family we celebrate the wonderful life he has shared with us, while feeling a large void once filled with a strong quiet patriarch. Funeral services will be held in the Grantsville West Stake Center, 115 East Cherry St. at 11 a.m. Wed Apr 27, 2005. Friends may call at Tate Mortuary, Tooele, Tues Apr 26, 2005, 6-8 p.m. and 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to the service at the church. Interment in the Grantsville City Cemetery.