- Date Of Birth: April 23, 1974
- Date Of Death: August 26, 2017
- State: Idaho
Nicole Kristin Drake
1974 – 2017
Nicole Kristin Drake passed away at age 43 on August 26, 2017, in Boise, Idaho, due to complications from lung disease. Handicapped from birth by a congenital bone disease (osteogenesis imperfecta) and stricken with multiple sclerosis as an adult, Nicole’s spirit and courage in the face of adversity was an inspiration to all who knew her.
Nicole was born in Boise on April 23, 1974, and lived her entire life in Boise and Twin Falls, Idaho. She graduated from Bishop Kelley High School, attended the College of Idaho and College of Southern Idaho, and pursued a life-long passion for learning.
With a singular focus, Nicole pursued her hobbies: cross stich, Lego model building, and above all, reading. As she lived her life in a wheelchair, she was an early adopter of World of Warcraft and other virtual worlds and online games. She also lived vicariously through athletes, with a passion for sports, especially the Boise State football team and the Duke men’s basketball team. She was the official stats keeper for CSI women’s basketball and even once took a vacation to Durham, North Carolina, to watch her beloved Blue Devils and Coach K play a home game.
We will miss Nicole’s courage, optimism, warmth, love, kindness, spirt, and enduring smile.
Nicole was preceded in death by her father, L. Ray Drake; grandparents; nephew, Jordan Drake; and cousin, Jon Drake. She is survived by her mother, Shelley Drake of North Las Vegas; brothers Stephen of Taipei, Taiwan, and Alex of North Bend, Oregon; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
