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Ruth Eleanor Potter Drake
1915 - 1999
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- Ruth Drake
Cedar City - Ruth Eleanor Potter Drake, while holding the hands of her
beloved family, took hold of the hand of Jesus and stepped from this earth
into His arms the morning of Dec. 19, 1999.
Born to Orlo and Mamie Potter on Sept 15, 1915, she married her
sweetheart, Ray Drake on Dec. 27, 1944, after awaiting his return from
serving in World War II. [ Ray was a KHS graduate of the class of 1933 ]
Together they raised two wonderful children, Peggy and Lin, in Nashua,
Iowa. Peggy is serving a lifetime mission as nurse and evangelist to the
people of Burkino Faso, West Africa. Son Lin and his wife Debbie, settled
in Cedar City, to raise their family. Five years ago, Ruth and Ray made
their home in Cedar City to be near their children.
Ruth's life was a living testimony of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ as
she touched people in all walks of life - sharing love, prayers, and
cookies with everyone she met. Loving and caring for children made
teaching a natural career choice, and she taught in the Iowa public school
system for 38 years. She started in a one-room school house and earned her
bachelor's degree from Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa, while working
full-time and raising her two
children.
One of her most enjoyable ministries was dressing like a clown and
"playing" with the rest home residents and children, while sharing the
gospel. All who have been touched by Ruth will feel the loss of her love
and prayers, but rejoice for her, knowing she is at home at last. Home
with her savior, her parents and her brothers Lloyd and Kenneth.
Family remaining include her husband: Ray; children: Peggy Drake, Lin and
Debbie Drake; grandchildren: Travis Drake, Katie and Scott Jackson; and
special "adopted" niece: Jetty Stouten from Holland.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Dec. 22, 1999, at Southern Utah
Mortuary. Friends may stop by Tuesday evening from 6 to 8, or 10 to 11
a.m. Wednesday prior to services.
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- In lieu of flowers the family would like you to make
charitable donations, made out to the Red Hills Southern Baptist Church
for the Ruth Drake Medical Mission Fund, P.O. Box 476, Cedar City, Utah
84721 (435)-590-9526.
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source: Daily Spectrum, Saint George, Utah, 21 Dec 1999, page A5,
column 4
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- Ruth Drake
Ruth Eleanor Potter Drake passed away on the morning of December 19, 1999.
She was born to Orlo and Mamie Potter on Sept. 15, 1915, she married her
sweetheart, Ray Drake on Dec. 27, 1944 after awaiting his return from
serving in World War II. [ Ray was a KHS graduate of the class of 1933 ]
Family remaining include husband Ray, children Peggy Drake, Lin and Debbie
Drake, grandchildren Travis Drake, Katie and Scott Jackson, and special
"adopted" niece, Jetty Stouten from Holland. She is preceded in death by
brothers Lloyd and Kenneth.
Funeral services were held 11 a.m., December 22, 1999 at Southern Utah
Mortuary.
In lieu of flowers the family would like you to make charitable donations,
made out to the Red Hills Southern Baptist Church for the Ruth Drake
Medical Mission Fund, P.O. Box 476, Cedar City, Utah 84721 (435)-590-9526.
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source: Tribune, Salt Lake City, Utah, 28 Dec 1999, page A8, column
4
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Ruth Eleanor Potter Drake: born 15 Sep 1915, Bassett,
Chickasaw County, Iowa - died 19 Dec 1999, Cedar City, Iron County, Utah
Grave marker at Cedar City Cemetery, Cedar City, Iron County, Utah - Plot
G-9-2-9
source: Find-A-Grave, memorial# 48661530
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