John Gillespie Drew

February 13, 1942 - August 2, 2009. John was born in Junction City, Oregon, a descendent of Colorado and Oregon pioneers. He graduated Stanford University in 1964 and served in the United States Navy as an Intelligence Officer. John is survived by his wife of 11 years, Cynthia (Gardell) Wall Drew; daughters, Paula Mathews, California and Kara Lundsdatter, The Netherlands; grandchildren, Krisi Hanson, Erik and Keri Alair; great granddaughter, Kayla Hanson; step-children, Duff (Danyelle), James, Kelly, and Natasha Wall; and brother, the late Richard (Patricia Drew Trudel) Drew. Loving, gentle father to all. Recitation of the Rosary will be held Thursday, August 6, 2009 at 7:00 PM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 East County Line Road, in Centennial, Colorado. Funeral Mass will be held Friday, August 7, 2009 at 11:00 AM at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 8035 South Quebec Street, in Centennial, Colorado. Interment follows the Mass at 1:30 PM at Fort Logan National Cemetery, Staging Area ""B"", 3698 South Sheridan Boulevard, Denver, Colorado. In lieu of flowers, memorials in John's name may be made to Bonfils Blood Center, 717 Yosemite Street, Denver, Colorado 80230. www.bonfils.org Please share memories of John and condolences with his family by selecting the ""Sign Guestbook"" tab below. ______________________________________________________________ A poem about Dad - Written by Paula Mathews My Dad was a Dad, he was a neighbor, he was a friend, he was a mayor. My Dad was a husband, he was a wonderful Grandfather, he was a sailor mate and since March a Great-Grandfather. My Dad served the Lord, he was an intern-preacher, he was a co-worker, and he was a teacher. My Dad was a tax preparer, he was Realtor, he was a Bull dog lover, and he was a brother. My Dad was a set builder, he was a spot light guy, he was a stage support, and he loved mayo when eating a french fry. My Dad was special to me, he was special to us, he was a special man, and the world will feel the loss. My Dad...John Drew.