Obituary of PAUL M DRAKE

Paul M. Drake Born June 23, 1920 in Torrington, WY. Died January 7, 2015 peacefully at home in Tucson, AZ. The youngest of nine children, Paul grew up during the Depression on a farm near Riverton, WY. The only one of his family to go to college, Paul graduated from the University of Wyoming in 1942 with a BS degree in animal science. He was a member of the UW national champion livestock judging team. After graduation, he enlisted in the US Air Force, where he served as a bombardier and bombardier instructor during WWII. After discharge from the service in 1945, Paul returned home and in 1946 married Ellen Louise Hulme, a UW classmate. They moved to Lander, WY where they raised their three children. Paul worked as an Agricultural Extension Agent of the UW on the Wind River Reservation for many years. He combined his experience in agriculture with his love for working with the youth to establish 4-H Clubs on the reservation. In 1970 he joined the faculty at the University of Arizona Extension Service. He retired in 1985. Paul is survived by his wife of 68 years, Ellen; son, Michael Drake (Patti) of Tucson, AZ; daughter, Susan Bookout (Deandra) of Portland, OR; son, David Drake (Cheryl) of Long Beach, CA; four grandchildren and one great -granddaughter. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel.