Sharalyn Drake

Sharalyn Anne Drake, 84, passed away in Salem, Oregon on August 24th, 2024. Sharalyn, daughter of Harry and Angeline Bridgeman was born July 6, 1940, in Roseville, Minnesota. 

On May 5, 1962, Sharalyn married Donald F. Drake, II, in Carmel- by-the-Sea, California. Two daughters were born to that union, Shannon and Dolcie, and with Don’s two sons from his prior marriage, Donald III and Douglas (deceased), they all made their home in San Jose, California for nearly 40 years. Sharalyn worked at Kaiser Hospital for over 30 years as an LVN. She retired in 2006 and spent the first 2.5 years living her dream traveling throughout the United States with her husband. After he passed away in 2008, Sharalyn made her home in Oregon near her youngest daughter and family. 

Sharalyn is survived by her daughters, Shannon Dee Drake, Granddaughter Kristen Smith, Grandson-in-law Stephen Smith, Great-Granddaughter Olivia and Great-Grandson Lucas, all of Denton, Texas, Daughter Dolcie Wessman and Granddaughters Lily and Mary, all of Happy Valley, Oregon. Her stepson, Donald Drake III and his wife Michelle and Grandson Donald IV of Sunnyvale, CA. She is also survived by her significant other, Larry Badger and many loving cousins across the US and Canada. 

A family graveside service will be held on October 5, 2024, at 1:00 pm at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Barnesville, MN.