John Drake, 66, passed away Aug. 27, 2012 at his home near Ottawa.
At his request, no service is scheduled.
John was born April 7, 1946, in Chanute, to Harold and Margaret Drake. He grew up in Iola and spent his summers in Colorado with his grandparents who lived in Colorado Springs. He loved camping in the mountains and would often return to Colorado on family vacations.
John attended Wichita State University prior to moving to Kansas City and becoming a jeweler. He moved to Ottawa in 1975 and opened Drake Jewelry which was well known until retiring in May 2012. He enjoyed helping and talking with people and there was seldom a problem which he could not fix for his customers and friends.
John is survived by his wife of 21 years, Patty; brother, Neil Drake; sister, Susan Drake; a son and his spouse, Jeff and Lori Drake; daughter, Angie Drake; daughter, Jennifer Stephens; and two grandchildren.
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