Charles Draper

Charles Raymond Draper, 75 of Grand View, died on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015 after a long illness. He died peacefully at home surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren.

Raymond was born on New Year's Day 1940 to Golden and Ruth Draper. He grew up in Ogden, Utah; and Nyssa, Ore., graduating from Nyssa High School in 1958.

He married Celia Bybee on April 29, 1959, in the Idaho Falls Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They have made their home in Grand View for the past 56 years.

Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, Golden and Ruth Draper; Celia's parents, Dart and Thelma Bybee; three brothers-in-law and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is survived by his wife, Celia, and his six children and their families: Carilee and Garth Sleight of Miles City, Mont. (four children, three grandchildren); Robert and Bonni Draper of Grand View (three children); Mark and Shawna Draper of Mountain Home (three children, two grandchildren); Matthew and Tammy Draper of Grand View (a blended family of eight children, three grandchildren); Jesse and Sastia Draper of Morgan, Utah (four children); and Golden and Holly Draper of Nampa (four children); his siblings and their families: RaNae and Howard Larson of Nampa; J Golden and Judith Draper of Middleton; Brenda and Clayton Pett of Nyssa; and many cousins.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Zeyer Funeral Chapel, Nampa. 208-467-7300. To read the complete obituary or express condolences, please visit www.zeyerfuneralchapel.com.