Kern County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....Drain, Lawrence Junior February 9, 2005
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The Tehachapi News 
Lawrence Junior Drain
Aug. 29, 1924 – Feb. 9, 2005

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 15 at 10 a.m. in the Wood 
Family Funeral Service chapel for Lawrence Junior Drain, 80, who passed away 
on Feb. 9 while doing what he enjoyed most — fishing.

Lawrence was born on Aug. 29, 1924 in Fayetteville, Ark. to George and Beulah 
Drain. On Feb. 1, 1946, Lawrence married the love of his life, Mary Edna 
McClelland. That marriage lasted 50 years until Edna passed away on Nov. 27, 
1996. The couple moved to the Tehachapi area in 1946 and remained here, 
raising their two sons and one daughter. 

Lawrence, after serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II, went to work at 
Monolith Cement Company through a private contractor, Al Long. Lawrence worked 
at that position as a welder for almost 20 years before leaving to begin work, 
again as a welder, for U.S. Borax. He retired from Borax 18 years ago.

After retirement, Lawrence had more time for his many interests. He 
particularly enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also found time to garden and 
feed the many birds in his yard. 

Lawrence was an avid collector of many things. He was also a member of 
numerous organizations such as the Tehachapi Masonic Lodge, Order of the 
Eastern Star, the National Rifle Association and California Rifle and Pistol 
Association. He was also very supportive of his wife Edna's many talents and 
crafts.

Lawrence is survived by his two sons, Paul Drain and wife Diane of San Ramon 
and Phillip Drain and wife Alison of Camarillo; daughter, Sharon “Darlene” 
Collins and husband Donald of Clovis; grandchildren, Scott Drain, Megan 
Pierson, Aaron Collins, Matthew Collins, Christopher Drain and Kevin Drain; 
great-grandchildren, Hunter Lawrence Collins and Alexis Collins; sister, Wave 
Housholder; sister-in-law, Karlene Drain; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The brethren of the Tehachapi Masonic Lodge will officiate at the service. 
Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will do the military honors at the 
graveside. Interment will take place at Tehachapi Public Cemetery, Eastside. 

Wood Family Funeral Service handled the arrangements.


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