1916
Elwin
2009
Elwin John Draper
June 23, 1916 — February 10, 2009
Portage, IN/Enosburg Falls, VT - Elwin John Draper, 92, of Ogden Dunes, Portage, IN passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2009.
Drape was born in St. Albans, VT on June 23, 1916. He arrived in Gary, IN from his beloved Vermont on November 11, 1934 to work for his uncle, Leslie I. Combs, Sr.
He continued to work for L.I. Combs and Sons for 54 years until his retirement in 1988.
He married Margaret E. Jones on May 16, 1942. She preceded him in death on September 14, 1987.
Elwin is survived by his two devoted daughters, Dr. Peggy Moore of Henderson, NV and Carolyn Draper of Davenport, Iowa; two grandchildren Scott Math and Laurie Riggs and four great-grandchildren Kaitlin and Rachel Math and Colin and Carson Riggs. He is also survived by his sister Rachel, as well as numerous nieces, extended family and all those who knew and loved him.
Rev. Jon Bly, pastor of the Enosburg Falls and West Enosburgh United Methodist Churches will officiate at the graveside committal service at the Missisquoi Cemetery in Enosburg Falls on June 23, 2011 at 10:30 AM.
Donations may be made to the Salvation Army, 4800 Harrison St., Gary, IN 46408, Glenwood School for Boys and Girls, 500 W. 187th St., Glenwood, IL 60425, The Enosburgh Historical Society, 55 Railroad St., Enosburg Falls, VT 05450 or to a charity of ones choice in Elwins name and honor.
The Spears Funeral Home in Enosburg Falls is assisting Elwins family with arrangements.
Private messages of condolence may be sent to Elwins family on-line through www.spearsfuneralhome.com
Drape was born in St. Albans, VT on June 23, 1916. He arrived in Gary, IN from his beloved Vermont on November 11, 1934 to work for his uncle, Leslie I. Combs, Sr.
He continued to work for L.I. Combs and Sons for 54 years until his retirement in 1988.
He married Margaret E. Jones on May 16, 1942. She preceded him in death on September 14, 1987.
Elwin is survived by his two devoted daughters, Dr. Peggy Moore of Henderson, NV and Carolyn Draper of Davenport, Iowa; two grandchildren Scott Math and Laurie Riggs and four great-grandchildren Kaitlin and Rachel Math and Colin and Carson Riggs. He is also survived by his sister Rachel, as well as numerous nieces, extended family and all those who knew and loved him.
Rev. Jon Bly, pastor of the Enosburg Falls and West Enosburgh United Methodist Churches will officiate at the graveside committal service at the Missisquoi Cemetery in Enosburg Falls on June 23, 2011 at 10:30 AM.
Donations may be made to the Salvation Army, 4800 Harrison St., Gary, IN 46408, Glenwood School for Boys and Girls, 500 W. 187th St., Glenwood, IL 60425, The Enosburgh Historical Society, 55 Railroad St., Enosburg Falls, VT 05450 or to a charity of ones choice in Elwins name and honor.
The Spears Funeral Home in Enosburg Falls is assisting Elwins family with arrangements.
Private messages of condolence may be sent to Elwins family on-line through www.spearsfuneralhome.com
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