Linda J. Ake

Linda J. Drake April 24, 1951 - March 27, 2008 Linda J. Drake, 56, of Monmouth died March 27 after a yearlong battle with cancer. Linda was born in Furth, Germany. Her family moved to California when she was a child. She married Jon Drake on Oct. 15, 1971, but for 38 years they were inseparable. They moved to Oregon in 1976, and she was a longtime resident of Monmouth. Linda worked as a legal secretary in the same Monmouth law office for numerous lawyers for more than 30 years. She loved cooking, golfing, gardening, being with friends, and enjoying fine wines. Survivors include her husband, Jon; mother, Regina Korchek; brother-in-law, Steve Drake; and sister-in-law, Mari Drake. A Celebration of Life memorial will be held for friends and family at Dancing Oaks Nursery, 17900 Priem Road, Monmouth, at 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 6. Contributions are suggested to Willamette Valley Hospice, 1015 3rd St. NW, Salem, OR 97304. Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence, handled arrangements.