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Ryder Drake Obituary

Ryder David Drake, born February 2, 2006 to Randi Lynn Eaks and Jeffrey Bennett Drake, died February 3, 2006 at Memorial Hospital. Although Ryder only survived 17 short hours he brought with him a lifetime of love and joy to his parents, grandparents, great-grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousin. A private memorial service will be held Friday, February 10, 2006 to celebrate his short time with his family.

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Published by The Gazette on Feb. 9, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
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Marilyn STACK

February 3, 2021

Sweet little Ryder. It's hard to believe you would have been 15 years old yesterday. I just want to let you know that I think about you every single year on your birthday. I know you're safe in the arms of the angels and looking down on all those who love you. We will all see you in heaven some day. Fly high with the angels sweet baby boy.

Theresa Coffee

February 18, 2006

Randi and Jeff-

I am deeply sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Ryder is resting and at peace with God.

Love,

Coons'

February 13, 2006

We love you both, hang in there and let us know if you ever need anything. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. With love, Beth, Jeff, Kristin, and Jesse.

Grandma and Grandpa Manguso

February 11, 2006

Randi and Jeff,

We are so sorry for the loss of your little angel Ryder David. Your family will always have a little angel who will be watching over you. He will always be loved and in our hearts. We are, also, sorry we were not able to be with you during this very difficult time.

Marilyn Stack

February 11, 2006

Randi & Jeff,

Just know that little Ryder is in a beautiful place. God needed another little Angel in Heaven, he needed another Rose to complete his beautiful bouquet. My love & prayers are with you in a very special way.

LAURA ALVEY

February 10, 2006

Randi & Jeff,

I am so sorry for your loss. Ryder will always know what wonderful parents he has, and he will stay in our hearts forever until we can be with him again.

Love Always,

Aunt Laura

Bret Sherman

February 10, 2006

Randi and Jeff,

Im so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your familys. please know you are surounded by wonderfull, caring friends and family.If there is anything I can do please let me know. Your in my thoughts and prayers.

Philip Arana

February 10, 2006

Jeff and Randi

I'm so sorry about what happened. You both know I love you guys and if there is anything I can do to ease the pain, please let me know. My heart is heavy and my prayers go out to you.

Rebecka (becki) Mora (perkins)

February 10, 2006

Randi and Jeff, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Julian and i feel so bad. if you need any thing let us know. i love and miss you.

Sean Curtis

February 10, 2006

Randi,

My deepest sympathy goes out to u and Jeff, and your families. I am so sorry for your loss. You & Jeff are in our prayers! if you guys need anything please let me know!

Damian Capritta

February 10, 2006

Randi and Family, My brother Bret and I would like to send our deepest sympathy to you and your family during this hard time. We are thinking about you and praying for you. The Capritta Family

Tonia Eaks

February 10, 2006

Little Ryder, our guardian angel, will always be missed and not a day will go by that we will not think of him. I love you guys. Hang in their.

ada morales

February 10, 2006

Randy and Jeff



Our prayers and thoughts are with you both. My god protect lil ryder up in heaven and may the angles always watch over him.



with lots of love

Ada and David

Karen Willsey

February 9, 2006

Randi n' Jeff, I am very sorry for your loss. I love you guys so much and hope you know how much you mean to everyone whose lives you touch. My thoughts are with you everyday; the love between you guys is something that everyone should learn from and will indeed get you through this difficult time.

ada morales

February 9, 2006

Randy and Jeff

Our deepest sympathy are with you both, please know that we are thinking of you. God will take good care of Lil Ryder,, know that he is in a safe place,

with logts of angels to look after him for you.



(With Lots of Love, Your Friends Ada & David

Curtis and Jaime Negilski

February 9, 2006

To Jeff and Randi your in our hearts and in our prayers Ryder will always be a angel in our hearts we love you guys

Love always,

Curtis and Jaime

Negilski

Lyle Eaks

February 9, 2006

Dear Randy & Jeff We will always remember little Ryder David, WE do know he is in GODS hands and will be your guardian angel looking after you unti we are all with him some day Our love Great Grandpa &Great Grandma Eaks

Cheri Kadunc

February 9, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Many blessings to Ryder and also

to his family.

Kevin Curtis

February 9, 2006

Hey Randi!I'm very sorry for your loss.As you may have heard Lana lost her twins last November so our family knows how tough it is.Best wishes and my families prayers are with yours.Kev

Shantel Maes (Gallegos)

February 9, 2006

To Randi,

I am so sorry for your loss honey!

This is Shantel from Palmer, we had gym class together you were my partner! Anyhow I hope you get threw this, it is such a hard thing to get threw but you are a strong woman, you guys will be in my prayers! and so will your little one! God Bless!

Grandma & Grandpa Eaks

February 9, 2006

We are so proud of Little Ryder and his fight to survive. He will always be in our hearts and on our minds and will be forever missed and never forgotten.

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