Emily Claire Drew

Emily was born on February 2, 1920 in the Germantown area of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Emily was the daughter of William G. (Billy) and Emily S. Drew also of Golden. Emily survived her Sister, Dorothy King (nee Drew) and brothers William and John Drew. Emily also survived her niece Janice Roman (nee Drew). She is survived by 13 of her 14 nephews and nieces including Truman D. King Jr. of Lone Tree, CO; Nelson D. King of Arvada,CO; Norman D. King of Clinton, MO; Brian A. King of La Feria, TX; John R. Drew of Deale, MD; Brenda J. Kiker (nee Drew) of Bel Alton, MD; Lawrence D. Drew of Jacksonville, FL; Robert W. Drew of Barstow, CA; Valerie L. Trefry (nee Drew)of Waldorf, MD; James W. Drew of Parachute, CO; Marilyn M. McKeon of Parachute, CO; William G. Drew of Locust Grove, VA; and Susan E. Funderberg (nee Drew) of Front Royal, VA. Emily is also survived by her sister-in-law Marilyn Joyce Drew of Waldorf, MD, as well as 38 great and many great-great nieces and nephews.

Emily’s family moved from Philadelphia to Washington D.C. in the 1930’s. During World War II, Emily served as a WAVE in the United States Navy Hospital Corps. After the war, she continued working for the Navy as a civilian. Following her work with the Navy, she transferred to the U.S. D.E.A from which she retired after 33 years of service. Emily and her parents moved to Golden in 1969.

Emily was an active contributor to the Masonic Order of the Eastern Star for many years, serving as Worthy Matron for both her Electa Chapter in Washington D.C. and the Mt. Zion Chapter in Golden, Colorado.

She will be remembered as a loving and generous Aunt, and a fun loving loyal friend.

A memorial service will be held at Olinger Woods Chapel in Golden, Colorado on Friday, May 30, 2014 at 10:00 AM, followed by a reception at the same location, and interment at Golden Cemetery at 1:30 PM.