Douglas Drake

Douglas A Drake, 55, of Westminster, CO passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 13, 2021.

He is survived by his wife, Mary (nee Bresemann), and son, Douglas, both of Westminster.  Doug was the youngest of three children and leaves behind his brother, Todd and wife, Michele, their children, Sydney and Hayley, of South Carolina; Niece, Megan and husband, Miguel Sanculi and her children Drake, Riley, Parker and Paytn of Iowa; Nephew, Jesse Teeter of Florida.  Doug’s extended family includes his in-laws, Robin Bresemann, Carolyn and Dan Finney, Margaret and Steve Freeman, Juli and Edward Broderick all of Illinois; Bill Bresemann of Florida and nieces and nephews in Illinois: Jennifer, Andy, Tyler and Kaylee Schmidt; Brian Finney and Justine Arrington; Michael Bruno, Katie Bruno and Patrick Regan, and Derek Finney.  He is also survived by his Aunts, Sandra Clasing, Mary Clasing and Norma Drake and the many cousins, and friends, Bob Heck and Brian Barringer, that have played a big part in his life.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold P and Audrey M (Clasing) Drake and his sister, Angela (Drake) Garner.

Born May 26, 1965 in Ottumwa, Iowa, Doug spent his most of his life in Spencer, Iowa.  After graduating high school, Doug spent time in Florida and then onto Loyola Marymount College in Virginia.  He received a BA in Business Administration while working at AT&T, where he met his wife, Mary.  He was promoted to Project Manager at AT&T and relocated to Westminster, Colorado.  Their family grew quickly after moving to Colorado when their son Douglas arrived.  After several years at AT&T/Lucent Technologies/Avaya, Doug joined the City of Westminster in their IT department working on various projects.  He was most proud of his involvement in the implementation of video courts in both the City of Westminster and Adams County.

Doug had a love for the outdoors, especially camping and hunting.  He started the BMX Club in Spencer as a youngster and that love of BMX propelled him to riding dirt bikes.  He also enjoyed Scouting, baseball and served as an altar boy at their local parish.  There was never a dull moment in the Drake household because of the adventurous spirit of the Drake siblings.

The love of the outdoors and spending time with his son brought Dad and Son to join the Boy Scouts in Westminster.  The Drake boys enjoyed the Boy Scouts High Adventure camps traveling to Florida for Sea Base,  Philmont in New Mexico, Canyonlands in Utah and many other Rocky Mountain hiking and camping adventures.  Doug especially loved working with the Scouts as Assistant Scout Master and Merit Badge Counselor.  He mentored several Scouts - including his son – to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout.  Doug also worked on his leadership skills earning his Wood Badge, the highest level of adult Scout leader training.

Doug was devoted to his Catholic faith, becoming a Brother with the Knights of Columbus Council 7502.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, January 22, 2021 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church at 11385 Grant Dr., Northglenn, CO 80233.

Memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity in Doug’s honor.