Drake, George USN (Ret) VP-4 1947 – 1951

George Drake of Little River, CA passed away at Ukiah Valley Medical Center on Monday, January 14, 2013. George was born in Petaluma, CA on February 21, 1924. After high school in Santa Rosa, George joined the U.S. Navy and retired after 20 years of service. He flew as an Ordnanceman on Crew 3. George became a police officer for the last 20 years of his working career. George was proud of his Navy and law enforcement careers and furthering is schooling in the Navy. He was also a mason and a volunteer firefighter. George loved trumpet music. He will be remembered for always being there to help whomever he could with outdoor and other projects. George lived in Albion, Ca. for 40 years and enjoyed his friends and neighbors there. He was never at a loss for words and would talk to anyone. George is survived by his wife of 41 years Mary Drake of Little River, Ca. daughter Debbie Parks of Weaverville, Ca. half brother John Morse, three grandchildren and six great grandchildren. No services will be held, inurnment will take place at Evergreen Memorial Gardens in Ukiah. Memorial donations in George’s name may be made to ones favorite charity. Mary would like to say she “loves him and will miss him forever”. Arrangements are under the direction of the Eversole Mortuary. –
Published Online in the Press Democrat from Jan. 22 to Jan. 23, 2013

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