Rev. George L. Draper


Rev. George L. DraperGeorge L. Draper, 65, of Wolf Point, MT died August 14, 2009 in Billings, MT. He was born Aug. 9, 1944, in Sacramento to George L. Sr. and Nina O. (Nelander) Draper. He was baptized into the Christian faith on Nov. 2, 1947.

He graduated from Clover Park High School in Tacoma, WA. He earned a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Oregon Institute of Technology in Klamath Falls, OR in 1978. He worked as a construction manager in Texas for several years before moving to Ft. Wayne, IN where he attended Concordia Theological Seminary and received a Masters of Divinity. Rev. Draper served as pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Wolf Point, MT and Faith Lutheran Church in Glasgow, MT from June 1999 until July of 2009.

He is survived by Gerry, his wife of 36 years; and children Karin (Wesley) Cowan of Colo. Springs, CO; Andrea Chamberlin of Fremont, CA; Mark (Brenda) Reed of Nampa, ID; Katherine Shaler of Puyallup, WA; and Eddie (Cheryl) Draper of Louisville, KY; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Memorials may be sent to Concordia Theological Seminary, 6600 N. Clinton, Ft. Wayne, IN. 46825.

The service will be held at 10:00 am, Tuesday, at Mount Olive Lutheran Church, Billings, MT.


 

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Dear Gerry,

Sorry to hear of the passing of Pastor Draper. I loved pastor and you. It is comforting to know where Pastor is. I will be praying for you and know that I love you.

Debbie Vine


Dear Gerry and Family,

We are so saddened to hear of George's passing. May the Creator wrap loving arms around you all as you move through this time of grieving.

Please know you are in our hearts and prayers.

Bob and Terry McAnally


Jerry,

Just a few months ago I enjoyed your's and Rev. Draper's visit to Northern Rockies Treatment Center daily. What a beautiful couple.

Because I am at the front desk I am so unaware of each patient and where they are in their treatment process, I was very surprised to read about Rev Draper's passing.

Please know that my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

I feel I am a much gifted person, as each day when you left here, he would say to me "God Bless."

Thanks for being a special part of my life for a short (yet

unforgetable) time in my life and yours.

Sincerely, Jackie Renner, Receptionist; Northern Rockie Radiation Oncology Center, Billings MT


Our family have you all in our thoughts and prayers. Hate that we can't be there with you.

The Coddington Family


Gerry and family,

We are so sorry to hear about Pastor's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God be with you and comfort you through this difficult time in your lives.

Kip, Susan, Brooke and Ryan Bialas


Our family have you all in our thoughts and prayers. Hate that we can't be there with you.

The Coddington Family


Gerry and family,

We are so sorry to hear about Pastor's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God be with you and comfort you through this difficult time in your lives.

Kip, Susan, Brooke and Ryan Bialas


Hello Gerry ! Sorry to hear that my buddy went to the other side without riding my horse. It was a great gift to have known George because we talked so much about the things we both love (our youth) . It was really nice to see both of you at the mall in Billings, but not enough time to visit but I'll see you soon and just remember that you are in my prayers always. Love Ron & Ruth Jackson p.s. I miss your tomatoes.


Gerry and Family,

It was my pleasure to get to know both of you. I want to express my deepest sympathy to you. May the Creator watch over you and your family in your time of need. Sending prayers.

Lanette Clark


Gerry - I am so sorry to hear of the loss of George. I see that he graduated from Clover Park High School in Tacoma, Wa. My mom also graduated from Clover Park High School. I am sorry that we did not get a chance to visit about that common bond. I pray for you and your family today and in the days come. And hope that you can each find peace and comfort knowing that he lives on in the memories you share and in the person that you each are because George was in your life. In love and prayer, Keri Sansaver, Wolf Point, Mt.