Uncle Clair's Funeral

My dad came to town very last minute for his brother, my uncle's funeral.

Clair Vermile Draper 1932 ~ 2010

Clair Vermile Draper ended his earthly mission October 4, 2010 and reunited with awaiting family and friends. Clair was born November 7, 1932 in Centerfield, Utah, the son of Vermile and Euphemia Draper, both deceased. After his mother's untimely death, Clair was lovingly raised as a son by his aunt and uncle, Ila and Grant B. Jensen, both deceased. Many devoted family members had a profound impact on Clair, as he was loved and cherished throughout his life. After graduating high school in 1951, Clair began his service in the Air Force. On September 25, 1953, he married Marianne Thomas in the Manti Temple. They were blessed with four children, Stephanie (Alan) Hawkes, Jeffery (Susan) Draper, Craig (Michelle) Draper, and David (Lisa) Draper. Graduating from the University of Utah in 1959, Clair fulfilled his career working for a major pharmaceutical firm. In 1995, Clair and Marianne were called to serve a mission in the England, London South Mission. Clair is now taking his testimony of Jesus Christ to serve another mission. He leaves behind a wonderful legacy as a devoted husband, honored father, beloved grandfather and cherished great-grandfather. How sweet will be our joy when we are all reunited again. Funeral service will be Saturday, October 9, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the River Ridge Chapel, 10200 S. 1300 W., South Jordan, Utah. A viewing will be held Friday, October 8, 2010, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley, 1007 W. So. Jordan Parkway (10600 S.), South Jordan, Utah and on Saturday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to services at the church. Interment Centerfield, Utah. Online condolences atwww.jenkins-soffe.com

Dad, Jacqui, Jan, Stephanie

{all three my cousins}

Carnell & Glenn Peterson, and Jacqui

{Carnell is Dad's cousin}

Me with Aunt Neva and Uncle Jack

and two of their daughters, my cousins...

Jill and Pam

{I'm 34 weeks pregnant}

Me and Ken with my cousin Stephanie

Dad and Me

{ 34 weeks pregnant}

After the funeral in South Jordan, Utah, Uncle Clair was buried in Centerfield, Utah where he and my dad grew up. Grandma and Grandpa Jensen are buried there as well as other family.

Ken and I didn't make the long drive to Centerfield with Julius but I had dad take these pictures for me.

Neva, Jill, Jacqui, Von.......................................Clair's son Jeff and his family

Clair's son Craig and his family

Clair's daughter Stephanie and her family

Dad and his sister Neva, and Jack..................................Dad and his niece Jacqui

Clair's family

David, Marianne, Jeff, Craig, Stephanie

Dad and Uncle Clair

April 2009

A visit with Uncle Clair and Aunt Marianne in April 2009

While my dad was here we borrowed some pictures from Aunt Marianne and Aunt Neva so I could scan them for the family. This one came from Aunt Neva and is the only picture we've come across so far of Dad and all three of his siblings. Great picture.

Neva, Clair, Lou Jean

and

Dad