Obituary: Gay "Marguerite" Drabek

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In memory of

Gay "Marguerite" Drabek

of Nampa, Idaho, formerly of Belvidere, South Dakota, died on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at a nursing home in Nampa, Idaho at the age of 73

Gay Marguerite Wonacott was born July 11, 1941, in Boise, Idaho, the daughter of Charles “Edward” and Gay Lillis (Worthington) Wonacott. She grew up in Boise, Idaho and received her education.

Marguerite was united in marriage to LeRoy Davidson on January 8, 1960, in Boise, and to this union were born four sons, Danial, Edward, Ronald, and James. They made their home in Boise where she raised her children.

In 1978, Marguerite moved to Kadoka, South Dakota, where she cooked for Burns Bros. Truck Stop. It was there that she met Anton Drabek. They were united in marriage on September 13, 1986. They made their home on his ranch 10 miles north of Belvidere.

Her husband Anton preceded her in death on August 29, 2000. Marguerite continued to make her home on the ranch until moving to Philip, South Dakota, and later to Nampa, Idaho, where she has since resided.

Survivors include four sons Danial Davidson of Merridian, Idaho, Edward Davidson of Lewiston, Idaho, Ronald Davidson of Merridian, and James Davidson of Colorado; 13 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers Gary Wonacott and his wife Pat of Boise, and Carl Wonacott of Nampa; and three sisters Gerri Tuning of Nampa, Carleen Pendelton and her husband Harvey of Twin Falls, Idaho, and Deanna Brincken of Nampa.

In addition to her husband Anton, Marguerite was preceded in death by her parents, and a brother, Bill Wonacott.

Graveside services were held 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 23, at the Belvidere Cemetery.

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Graveside services: 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 23, at the Belvidere Cemetery.

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We knew Anton first then met Marguerite when they married. Marguerite provided Anton with the family he never had and was so good for/with him. It was a joy to be around them. Marguerite had a good heart. ~ Bill and Marsha Sumpter Kadoka (1/14/2015)
Dan & Beth--So sorry to hear of your loss. Your Mom was such a great lady and so enjoyed knowing her.. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.. ~ Rod & Darlene Cudmore Fort Pierre SD (1/14/2015)
What a giving and caring lady she was. She was so good to Anton even though it was hard for her to get him around with the wheelchair she always had a smile and was more then happy to get him out of the house. After Anton passed and the farm was sold Marguerite seemed to loose her spirit to push on but her dogs, birds and fish kept her happy. RIP my friend.
~ Dorothy Hansen Philip SD (1/14/2015)
I took care MoRganton and she was always such a joy to be around. Hadn't known where she had moved. Love and prayers ~ Joan Kirchhevel Rapid City, SD (1/14/2015)
Marguerite had a genuine warmth and was always so glad to see you when you stopped to visit. I am so glad for her (and Anton) that she got to relax and enjoy life after working so hard for so many years. My sympathy. ~ Jeanie Waara (1/14/2015)
Our sympathy to the family. Marguerite was a wonderful wife to Anton, and I enjoyed visiting with her. ~ Justin and Joyce (Dolezal) Wheeler 24208 Fairview Rd. (1/14/2015)
May God hold you in the palm of his hand as you walk through this deep valley. I'm glad she doesn't have to suffer any more. Just thinking of you and your family. Love & Prayers ~ Debbie & Marty Hansen philip (1/14/2015)