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Drake -- Harry F. Drake passed away January 20, 2000. He was born in Iola, Kansas on December 12, 1921. Harry proudly served his country in the Air Force from 1942 to 1967. He was preceded in death by his wife, Emojean, whom he was married to for almost 50 years. Harry is survived by his daughter, Kelley Drake of Albuquerque; and his son, Stephen Drake of Austin, TX. He is also survived by his brother, George Drake of Great Bend, KS; daughter-in-law, Becky Drake; and grandson, Michael Drake of Austin, TX. In lieu of flowers, and because of his love and compassion for animals, you can make a donation in his honor to the Animal Humane Association, 615 Virginia SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. Tom Brokaw was right in calling my father's generation"The Greatest Generation"; because of them we have America and the lives we have today. Thank you Dad, we love you and you will be missed. Graveside services will be at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, January 24, 2000 at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW, Albuquerque, 505-343-8008.
        Published on: Sun January 23, 2000