Joshua Lee Draper

Joshua Lee Draper, 30, was taken to heaven on May 31, 2012. Josh was born on Aug. 15, 1981, in Ellensburg, Wash.

In 1991, he moved to Ritzville with his mother where he began his journey through the Ritzville Schools graduating in 2000 from Ritzville High School. During this time, Josh also attended school in Yakima while with his father.

After high school, he pursued his interest in mechanics while attending the John Deere Tech program at Walla Walla Community College.

He worked as a mechanic for several years. Most recently, he worked as a ranch hand.

He is survived by two daughters, Faith M...