Karl Raymond Drum, 61, of Akron, CO, passed away May 24, 2009 at East Morgan County Hospital from complications following treatment for brain cancer. Karl was a fixture in Akron his entire life. Karl's faith, strength, integrity, and good sense of humor are well known by many and serve as a wonderful example. He will be missed.
Karl was born on March 7, 1948 in Akron, CO, the son of the late Tiny and Louise Drum. After graduation from Akron High School in 1967, Karl started his own Custom Harvesting Company which lasted for one year. Following a calling from God he sold the business and traveled to California to attend LIFE Bible College. While there he met and married Cathy Larraine Thompson of Upper Ojai, CA on July 18, 1970.
After completing three years at LIFE he returned to Akron, CO were he raised 4 children and mentored several foster children that were in his life. Though being a jack of all trades, Karl was a truck driver at heart and content to be on the road with his thoughts, prayers, and CB buddies. Karl was a lifelong member of the Akron Foursquare church where he served on many committees and boards. His true legacy was his constant endeavors to be a better man of God and to have this example affect the hearts and souls of those around him. In the end Karl expressed the importance of his family.
Karl is survived by his wife, Cathy, of Akron; four children, Jerry Drum and wife Kerry of Salem, OR, Joseph Drum and wife Christa of Akron, Jennifer Jeffords and husband Jacob of Edwards, CA, and Patrick Drum of Akron; seven grandchildren Jordan, Ami, Bailey, Addison, Korie, Becky, and Barrett; and sister, Karla Velder of Akron. He is predeceased by his parents and brother, Joseph Drum.
A celebration of Karl's life was held Thurs, May 28, at 10:00 AM at the Akron Foursquare Church. A reception will followed. Arrangements are being handled by the Brenner Funeral Home of Akron. Karl will be cremated and his family will gather at a later date to spread his ashes. Donations can be given in the form of time spent with your family and time spent attending church.