There are condolences waiting approval on Jane's Tribute wall
Celebrating the life of Jane Drake
Be the first to share your favorite memory, photo or story of
Jane.
This memorial page is dedicated for family, friends and future generations to celebrate
the life of their loved one.
We ask on behalf of the family that you keep your comments uplifting and appropriate
to help all who come here to find comfort and healing.
Obituary for Jane Drake
Jane Drake, 87 of Dexter passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, December 24, 2021. Funeral service will be held at 3 P.M. on Friday, December 31st at the Johnson Family Funeral Home in Stuart. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Services will be streamed on the Johnson Family Funeral Home Facebook Page (facebook.com/johnsonfamilyfh). Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Online condolences may be left at www.johnsonfamilyfuneralhome.com.
Jane was born on September 12, 1934 to William and Fawn (Haines) Hulin in Winterset, Iowa; the youngest of seven children. She grew up in Winterset and attended Winterset schools. She met the love of her life Garry Drake on a blind date and the couple was married on January 14, 1952 in Omaha. Following Garry’s discharge the couple made their home on the family farm in Dexter and later on a farm in Menlo before settling north of Dexter. The couple was blessed with five children: Norman, Patty, Lee, Lisa and Mary.
Jane worked a variety of jobs over the years, mainly becoming a Nurses Aid at nursing homes in Adel, Stuart, Dallas Center and Earlham. She was a longtime member of Cornerstone Church in Greenfield. In her spare time she enjoyed square-dancing and golfing; but most of all she treasured time she was able to spend with her family and grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; children Patty and Lee; all her siblings; grandson, Steven and a great-grandson.
She leaves behind her loving husband, Garry of Dexter; children: Norman Drake of Dexter, Lisa Drake of Dexter and Mary Drake of Winterset; grandchildren: Jannette (Troy), Sarah, Charlie (Jennifer), Marisa (Rob), Destiny, Jeremy, Joseph and Jessica (Devin); great-grandchildren: Gavin (Bridgett), Ryan, Faith, Jaxyn, Darren, Matthew, Heather, Bodhi, Trey, Gabe, Emma, Micah, Tayan, Sadie and Oakley; great-great-grandchildren: Mercie, Reid, AJ, Ezra, Olivia and Luka; honorary daughter, Debaroonie Wyatt and a host of extended family and friends that will miss her dearly.
