Milo Lloyd Draper passed away at his home in Yerington on Thursday, May 13, 2021.  He was 83.

Milo was born June 24th, 1937 in Fallon, Nevada to Milo Stewart Draper and Julia Farrel Hutchinson-Draper.

Milo was the second of two children and was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Yvonne Draper, his sister Carmita Moorhead, and granddaughter Heidi Eaton.

He was raised in Fallon, and attended Churchill County elementary, middle and high school, or as he would always say "the old high school".

Milo spent most of his younger days hunting and fishing. He helped with the chores and duties of growing up on a ranch but really enjoyed raising rabbits and the money that came with that. Milo had many memories of hunting and fishing with his father at Leonard Creek, Canvas Back and Soda Lake.

During his high school years, Milo worked at the local drug store. Not only is this where he found his passion for his future career, but also where he developed his mastery and meticulous skill of gift wrapping, which he passed on to all us kids and his Rex Drug family. Only later did we find out he learned this by having to wrap the Kotex boxes for female customers. Milo's parents were avid Jeep jamboreers and would often spend weekends on treks with friends in the mountains. Milo recalled as a young boy restoring an old Willys Jeep with his dad which began his love for restoring old cars.

After graduating high school in 1955, Milo attended Pharmacy school at Idaho State College in Pocatello. He was very active in many college activities including the Phi Delta Chi fraternity where he met many of his lifelong friends. Milo was very active in the ROTC program at ISC, graduating as a second Lieutenant. As a junior and senior, he was also a member of the Scabbard and Blade, a club for outstanding ROTC members.

Milo's college life changed dramatically his junior year when he met Yvonne Phillips. The two dated off and on for a year before becoming a steady couple. 1959 was a very busy year as they not only tied the knot, but Milo also received his Pharmacy degree.

They packed their college belongings into Milo's 1956 Ford Fairlane coupe and moved to Reno to take a pharmacy job.  Although short lived, as Milo, Yvonne and baby girl Debbi were called to Augusta, Georgia for Milo's Army career.

After a few months in Georgia the family returned back to Nevada, where Milo accepted a Pharmacy job with the Rex Drug in Yerington. While in Yerington Milo and Yvonne welcomed three more children to the family; Steve in 1961, Diane in 1962 and Scott in 1970. Who would have thought not only, would Milo and Yvonne spend the rest of their lives here in Yerington, but also all four of their kids.

Milo was a very hard worker who would do anything to support his family. Not only working and buying the Rex Drug but he was also the Pharmacist at Lyon Health Center, a Captain of the Nevada National Guard and many other ventures.

He was so proud of his work family and was honored to call them friends; starting with Debbi, Steve Jacobs, the entire Dane family, Cathy, Susan, Chris, Sarah and so many more.

Milo was a pillar of his community and was always willing to help make it better.  Over the years he served in many great organizations; 20-30 Club, Lions Club, Chamber of Commerce, Mason Valley Country Club, Archery Club, Mason Valley Pool Board, Yerington Senior Center Board and many more.

While raising their family in Meadow Park, Milo and Yvonne made many lifelong friendships; that you could only have in a small town like Yerington. Longero's, Page's, Homestead's, Moyle's, Pinkerton's, Montelaci's, Askin's, Carr's and many more.

In the later years, the friendships continued with new Meadow Park members that Milo really cherished like Joe and Nancy Henriques, Liz and Tim Dane who always would take the time to check in and see how he was doing.

During the retirement years, Milo and Yvonne spent most days out on the golf course here in Yerington, they loved the Dinosaur's golf club.  They were very fortunate to travel to many places; Palm Desert was a favorite vacation spot as they were able to golf and spend time with college buddies Dale and Carol Barker. They enjoyed their motor home trips to Death Valley and Furnace Creek with good friends Judy and Russell. Their travels took them to places such as Hawaii, Canada, Alaska, Mexico, Panama Canal, fishing on the Rogue River and the many trips to McCall with Jim and Kathy.

One of Milo's greatest passions was restoring his antique cars, the 1956 Ford T-Bird and his 1956 Ford Fairlane Coupe that his parents bought him shortly after high school.  Due to a growing family Milo was forced to sell the Fairlane for a larger family wagon. He spent many years searching and was able to find the Fairlane again and completely restored it. Many memories were made in this car including Milo and Yvonne using it as their get-a-way vehicle at their wedding and Scott and Anna did as well at their wedding.

Milo loved to drive one of his many cars on daily trips around the Valley. He loved to shine them up and participate in the local car shows in which he won many awards.

In addition to the golfing, traveling and cars, Milo and Yvonne spent countless hours attending all of their nine grandchildren's events. Brandon, Kevin, Tyler, Garret, Trenten, Cade, Emilee, Savannah, & Gavin.

After Yvonne's passing in 2017 Milo was heartbroken. He enjoyed his weekly golf trips with Harvey, Frank and Delbert, and the many rowdy family events. But what really held him together these last four years was Fuzzy. Milo always said, "that's Yvonne's damn cat". But after Yvonne's passing, they became best friends. And we truly believe it was that cat that kept him going.

Milo was a very respectful, dedicated, loyal and private family man.  He and Yvonne are together again on Gods golf course.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Mason Valley Fire Department at 2:00pm on Friday May 21st, 2021.

Interment will follow at Valley View Cemetery and reception at Milo & Yvonne's house at 411 Tibbals Way.

In lieu of flowers please donate to the Dini's Main Street Car Show in Milo's honor.

Family and friends are invited to sign his online guest book at www.FRFH.net .  Arrangements and cremation are under the direction of Freitas Rupracht Funeral Home, 25 Hwy 208 Yerington, NV 89447 (775) 463-2911