Ronald Drake

RONALD DRAKE Click here to view Ronald's Video Tribute IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Ronald Jesse Drake, 75, of Idaho Falls, passed away, August 10, 2009 at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center of natural causes. He was born October 28, 1933, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Leonard Drake and Mable Barrington Drake. He grew up and attended school in Idaho Falls and graduated from college in Madison, Wisconsin. He joined the Air Force and served during the Korean War as a radio mechanic. He was honorably discharged in November 1955. Ron married Arlene Deon Hawker on July 1, 1962, in Reno, Nevada. They lived in the Idaho Falls area and raised their family. He worked as a Project Manager for PBF at the Idaho National Laboratory. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and spending time with his family. He was a hunting guide in Tin Cup and a river raft guide down the South Fork. Ron is survived by, His wife: Arlene of Idaho Falls, ID Son: Leon (Annette) Drake of Ririe, ID; Daughter: Sandy (Van) Tuckett of Rexburg, ID; Daughter: Tina Niedig of Boise, ID; Daughter: Lana (Jim) Barlow of Salt Lake City, UT, Daughter: Cheryl (Al) Morgan of Meridian, ID; Son: Brad (Carole) Hofhines of Meridian, ID; Daughter: Chris (Tucker)Evans of San Diego, CA, Daughter: Vivian Drake Son: Paul Drake Son: Mike Drake Son: Kenny Drake Brother, Leo (Karen) Drake of Firth, ID; Sister, Madge (June) Peterson of Las Vegas, NV; Many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and two step sons, LaWayne and Jay Hofhines. Memorial Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 15, 2009, at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 S. Ammon Road.. The family will visit with friends Saturday from 10-10:45 a.m. prior to the services at Wood East Side. Military Rites will be performed by the Bonneville County Veterans Memorial Team and the Idaho Honor Guard. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Pat Simon Peterson petepat@cox.net I am sorry for the loss of Uncle Ron. It must be very hard and especially after just losing a brother. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Larry Smith I was very sorry to read of Ron's passing. Even though it has been many years since I worked with Ron at PBF, I'll always remember Ron and how much I enjoyed working with him. I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to his family. Joe & Diane Sielinsky We send our heartfelt sympathy to Arlene and family with the loss of their dad and husband. Joe enjoyed working with Ron and he will be missed. Sincerely, Diane & Joe Rolf Strahm rcbes@silverstar.com Although we haven't been in touch for years, I remember Ron fondly. When we first moved to Idaho Falls in 1959, we worked together at the Site, and we quickly became fishing and hunting buddies, with him showing me some of his favorite spots. We had some good times and I still have pleasant memories of those days. I helped him pack a sierra group in the Big Horn Crags area, and it was a trip that will always stay in my memory bank. I'm sorry I can't be there, but to all the family members, I convey my condolences for your loss. Rolf (and Beverly) Strahm