Delmarie (Barrett) Drake

Delmarie went home to be with the Lord on April 18, 2024 at the age of 86.

Her family, friends and caregivers were beside her throughout her illness providing great support, care and love.  Delmarie’s life changed drastically when she surrendered her life to Christ. She believed in the promises of the Bible, especially that Jesus loved her. (John 3:16-17).  She begin to walk in the forgiveness, healing and reconciliation God provided her and stressed the importance of reconciling with God and others.  It changed her life and the trajectory of generations to come. 

She would use her life as a living witness of what God can do to help many woman and men to walk in that same freedom she received.  Delmarie was known for being adventurous and creating fun activities for her family.  She told encouraging and humorous life stories with the goal of motivating anyone who crossed her path. She loved to read, bake, sew, garden, go fishing, attend the MN State Fair and travel to the ocean.

Delmarie loved her family very much and leaves a strong legacy of children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. 

Delmarie is survived by her children, Eva, Mickey (Rick), Michael Jr, and Dutch (Colleen). Her grandchildren, Cherie (Mel), Marcel (Bonnie), Jason (Tara), Jody (Alex), Mike III (Brigette), Eric, Ben (Noelle) and Sofia. Her great grandchildren, Nico, Courtney (Gerald), Kaela (Patrick), Camron, Austyn, Zayla, Ryzen, River, Ruby, Mercedes, Quincy, Gabriella, Travis, Caleb and Taylor. Her great great grandchildren, PJ (Patrick Jr), Aila and Nori. We are a blended family and she is also survived by Mike and Nan’s other children and granddaughters, Kathleen, Bill, Steve (Julie), Paul, Lisa (Matthew), Jordan and Elle. 

Delmarie wanted to give honor and love to Malaka, her mother Edwina and Malaka’s sons and granddaughters, Philippe, Luc, Leila Cheri and Maizlee who all held a special place in her heart.

She leaves behind her sisters, Jeannie and Patti (Pete), nieces, nephews, friends, caregivers, and brothers and sisters in Christ who will all miss her. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, Delmar and Eva, her husband Charles, her ex-husband Michael, his wife Nan, their daughter Anne and Delmarie’s  beloved daughter Beth. 

Delmarie’s journey left an indelible imprint on the hearts of all who were blessed to know her. She will be missed and her legacy will continue to shine brightly through the lives she has impacted. To God be the Glory! 

Celebration of Life Service

Thursday, May 9, 2024

2-5 pm

Mill City Church/Tree of Life Church

685 13th Ave NE

Minneapolis, MN 55413

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