Gary L. Draper

DRAPER, Mr. Gary L.
Kalamazoo, MI Died Friday morning April 23, 2010 in Battle Creek. Gary was born June 30, 1943 in Kalamazoo, Michigan a son of Loren and Charlotte Dickinson Draper. He had been a Kalamazoo area resident most of his life and was employed with Sequoia Press Printing for 41 years before retiring. Gary was also a member of the Jehovah's Witnesses Southeast Congregation. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Larry Draper in 1992. On November 20, 1965, he was united in marriage to Sally J. Arnold Draper who survives. Also surviving, 2 daughters, Kimberly Daryl Wallace of Vicksburg and Victoria Zinn and her fiancé, Jason Trapaner both of Kalamazoo; 4 grandchildren; 2 sisters, Joan Ulmer and Carolyn Desvoignes both of Kalamazoo; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. A memorial service will be held 6 o'clock Friday, May 7th at the Jehovah's Witnesses Southeast Congregation, 4200 Nazareth Rd. with Brother Mark Rogenski officiating. There will be no visitation. Private burial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Jehovah's Witnesses Southeast Congregation. Arrangements were made by the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. www.langelands.com . 343-1508.