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     His Social Security Number was 272-32-1753.⁴ Kelly Stewart Claxton was born on February 4, 1938 at Covington, Kenton Co., Kentucky.^3,4,5 He married Gloria Marie Richardson, daughter of Glenn Franklin Richardson Sr. and Gladys Marie Poff, on July 8, 1961 at Pasquotank Co., North Carolina.^1,2 Kelly Stewart Claxton and Gloria Marie Richardson were divorced in February, 1967 at Tulare Co., California.¹ Kelly Stewart Claxton died on September 2, 2006 at Pinellas Co., Florida, at age 68.^4,5,6

     Nora Elizabeth Thomas was buried at Riviera Cemetery, Riviera, Kleberg Co., Texas.² Her Social Security Number was 454-72-1369.¹ Her married name was Poe.³ She married John Elisha Poe.³ Nora Elizabeth Thomas was born on February 18, 1942 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri.¹ She died on April 20, 2004 at Kingsville, Kleberg Co., Texas, at age 62.^1,3

     His Social Security Number was 263-38-8283.⁴ John Elisha Poe married Nora Elizabeth Thomas, daughter of Wallace Edward Thomas and Mildred May Poff.¹ John Elisha Poe was born on June 26, 1917 at Cherryvale, Montgomery Co., Kansas; His draft card has a birth date of Jun 6, 1917.^2,4,5,3 He died on October 10, 1987 at Nueces Co., Texas, at age 70.^6,5

     Eldon LaVar Draper was buried at Larkin Sunset Gardens Cemetery, 10600 South 1700 East, Sandy, Salt Lake Co., Utah.^2,3 He and Daphne Carol Mecham were divorced.² Eldon LaVar Draper was born on April 16, 1936 at Emmett, Gem Co., Idaho.^2,3 He married Daphne Carol Mecham on July 25, 1958.² Eldon LaVar Draper married Diane Calderwood on December 14, 1991 at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah.² Eldon LaVar Draper died on July 20, 1999 at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah, at age 63.^2,3 He Eldon LaVar Draper, 63, passed away July, 20 1999 surrounded by his loving family at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born April 16, 1936 in Emmett, Idaho to Merlin Clair and Dora Marie Poff Draper. He graduated from South High School in 1955. Married Daphne Carol Mecham on July 25, 1958; later divorced. Married Diane Calderwood on December 14, 1991 in Salt Lake City and sealed in the Bountiful LDS Temple on December 14, 1995. Retired as a supervisor from Kennecott Copper Corp. where he was employed for 35 years. He was a Master Sergeant serving in the U.S. Army Reserve for 25 years. For the last three years he was employed by Quest Diagnostics as a courier. He loved golfing, fishing, and bowling. Eldon cherished his children and grandchildren and all the worlds children. He was the most wonderful Santa in the world. He is survived by his beloved wife, Diane seven children and seven step-children; Tom (Regina), David (Dawn), Dan, Rachel, Rebekah (Kurt), Andrew (Emily), and Jeremy (Kelly), all from Salt Lake, Jim (Chantelle) Swartz, Myrtene (Sean) Mullins, Teresa (Scott) Greathouse, Nancy Johnson, Bobbie Jeon (Brian Lee) Hunsaker, Brian R. (Kellie) Swartz and Kathleen (Gary) Tenorio; 29 grandchildren and five great-ganachildren; sisters, Rosella and Lola; and brothers Donald, Melbourne Lee, Ray (Angie), and Edward (Bea). Preceded in death by daughter, Mary Louise, his parents, and brother Melvin Clair. Interment Larkin Sunset Gardens, 10600 South 1700 East, in Sandy Utah. on July 23, 1999.²

     David Lynn Draper was buried at Elysian Burial Gardens, 1075 East College Street, Millcreek, Salt Lake Co., Utah.³ His Social Security Number was 529-21-6121.⁴ He was born on December 22, 1961 at Murray, Salt Lake Co., Utah.^4,2,3 He married Dawn Marie Ellsworth on February 16, 1997 at Las Vegas, Clark Co., Nevada.³ David Lynn Draper died on December 10, 2003 at Salt Lake Co., Utah, at age 41.^4,3 He David Lynn Draper, great husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend, was tragically taken from us on December 10, 2003. David was born Dec. 22, 1961 in Murray, Utah to Eldon LaVar Draper and Daphne Mecham Draper Peterson. Married Dawn Marie Ellsworth Feb. 16, 1997 in Las Vegas, Nevada. David was employed with Salt Lake Circuits/Compeq for over 17 years. He was an avid sportsman. Survived by, wife; sons, Dustin and Adam (Erin); step children, Chanc, Darci, Hope, Brase, and Ty; eight grandchildren; step father, Ron and mother, Daphne Peterson; brothers and sisters, Tom, Dan, Rachel, Rebekah, Andrew, and Jeremy. Preceded in death by his father and sister, Mary. Funeral services Monday, December 15th, 2 p.m., Larkin Mortuary Chapel, 260 East South Temple, Salt Lake City, where friends and family may call Sunday from 6-8 p.m. and Monday one hour prior to the services. Interment Elysian Burial Gardens. on December 14, 2003.³