Remembering John Drew (1930-2022) at Pioneer Days by Ronald Horii
John Drew, long-time member of the New Almaden Quicksilver County Park Association (NAQCPA), passed away in 2022 at the age of 92. He was the descendant of New Almaden miners.
Here's his obituary:
https://tinyurl.com/4aukyu5y
This is an excerpt from it: "John reconnected with his family roots at the Almaden Quicksilver Mines by volunteering his time at the Museum as a researcher and docent. He was there for over 25 years and was awarded a plaque for his many hours of service."
Celebration Of Life: 11/5/22, 12:00 p.m.
Foothill Presbyterian Church,
5301 McKee Rd., San Jose, CA. John attended NAQCPA's annual Pioneer Day celebrations in Almaden Quicksilver County Park. At the events, he often spoke about his family and their connections to the New Almaden Mines. Here are pictures of Pioneer Days: http://www.newalmaden.org/#PioneerDays
John Drew, long-time member of the New Almaden Quicksilver County Park Association (NAQCPA), passed away in 2022 at the age of 92. He was the descendant of New Almaden miners.
Here's his obituary:
https://tinyurl.com/4aukyu5y
This is an excerpt from it: "John reconnected with his family roots at the Almaden Quicksilver Mines by volunteering his time at the Museum as a researcher and docent. He was there for over 25 years and was awarded a plaque for his many hours of service."
Celebration Of Life: 11/5/22, 12:00 p.m.
Foothill Presbyterian Church,
5301 McKee Rd., San Jose, CA. John attended NAQCPA's annual Pioneer Day celebrations in Almaden Quicksilver County Park. At the events, he often spoke about his family and their connections to the New Almaden Mines. Here are pictures of Pioneer Days: http://www.newalmaden.org/#PioneerDays
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