David Draper Obituary

I was always encouraged and blessed by Dave and Linda. Dave was an inspiration and impacted all he met. His life is a legacy of profound ministry and love for all. He will be forever in the hearts of so many lives he touched.
Karen Becker

Linda, it was such a joy to take care of David when you two came into the office to see Dr. Ernstberger. I will miss listening to him pick on you. You and your family will be in my thoughts.

Our deepest sympathy in the passing of your beloved husband Linda and Father Andrew and Leslie and Grandfather Aidan and Alister. We pray you will experience the profound peace of Jesus as you walk this journey of grief. Dave loved you all BIG but most of all Jesus.
Our Love, Care & Prayer, Doug & Donna Fagerstrom

I used to work in a medical office in Findlay! Every single time he came in he would pray for me! I´m sure he never knew how much I appreciated and loved him and also his wife Linda! He is now at peace! What an amazing man he was! I was so blessed to have met him and hear stories about his son preaching at the Urban church in Indiana! I am extremely heartbroken for your family! But I can only imagine the smile on Jesus´s face when he grabbed him and saying well done sir! You made amazing impacts on so many! Now come to me! Now be at peace! I love you all!

Dave took a chance on me as a police officer that I would succeed at WTS. He was the admissions officer at that time. "Why don't you apply part time so we can take a look at your academic skills and you can decide if this is the path God has for you." I never looked back. Thank you Dr. Draper. I received my M.Div in 89 and a D.Min from Bethel Seminary in 99.

It's been a long time since I've seen either Dave or Linda. I knew them growing up in Antietam at the Church of God. Dave was always a lot of fun to be around. I remember times at "Camp Greentop", Church camp fairly close to Camp David where we would go after school left out to enjoy a week of fellowship and studying the Word.
Dave and Linda were good examples for those younger and I'm sure will be missed very much.

My heartfelt condolences upon the loss of one so beloved. Dave was an exceptional person who touched many lives so positively. I recall wonderful Christmas celebrations with the Drapers and serving upon the UF Board with Dave. He always gave so much back to all that were fortunate enough to know Dave. He will be surely missed and always loved.

May he rest In peace.

Linda, I'll never forget the day at seminary that Dave said he believed he was a gifted Christian, then asked you why you were laughing, and you said, "I'm your gift!!"