Thomas S. Drake's Obituary
Mr. Thomas S. Drake, age 60, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday evening, January 25, 2011. He was born July 22, 1950 in Grand Rapids, MI, and was a U.S. Marine Corp Vietnam Veteran. Mr. Drake worked for Consumers Energy as an Environmental Service Coordinator for 20 years before retiring. He was a member and past Commodore of the Harbour Towne Yacht Club. Mr. Drake was an avid boater, and during the 80’s was a charter Captain for his boat the “Batt Baerri”. He was also a member of the Viking’s Lodge Linne’ 57. Mr. Drake loved animals, his family, and being with friends. On June 20, 1981 he married the former Lois A. Moore in Muskegon and she survives him along with his son, Brandon S. Drake of Twin Lake; granddaughter, Leah J. Drake; brother, Michael (Sherri) Drake of Florida; 2 sisters, Debra (Dana) Hatt of Georgia, Carolyn Drake of Tennessee; special niece, Nicolee Drake of Italy, and other nieces and nephews; and his Weimaraner “Echo”. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jacqueline Drake; and his brother, John Drake. A CELEBRATION OF THOMAS’ LIFE will take place 2:00 PM Saturday at the Harbour Towne Yacht Club. MEMORIALS to the Harbour Towne Yacht Club Operations Fund or the Pound Buddies Rescue of Muskegon will be appreciated. Share memories with the family at their On-line Guest Book at www.sytsemafh.com Arrangements by The Walburn Chapel, Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc. 1547 W. Sherman Blvd. (231) 759-8565.
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