Jaiden John Drake
October 15, 2013
Jaiden John Drake, infant son of Nicole and Landon Drake, became an angel of Heaven on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at Mercy Hospital Medical Center in Des Moines. A private funeral service will be held Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at Lutheran Church of Hope, 925 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines. Jaiden will be laid to rest at Resthaven Cemetery in West Des Moines.
Those left behind to cherish Jaiden’s memory, are his mommy and daddy, Nicole and Landon; his grandparents: Pam and Gary Haberl, and Ron and Beni Drake; his great-grandparents: John and Jeri Brend, Alvin and Rita Haberl, and Lois Drake; his aunts and uncles: Jami Haberl and Jim Peterson, Ben and Kayla Haberl, Matt and Robin Haberl, Brenda Haberl, Preston and Tammy Drake, and Maggie and Austin Light; and his cousins: Bradey, Gracey and Elsey Haberl, Brandon and Shawn Kent, and Connor and Collin Light. Jaiden will be held in Heaven by his cousin, Alex Drake, and his great grandparents: Floyd Drake, Virginia and Leon Petersen, and Charles Kolb.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Mercy Birthing Unit Perinatal Hospice Program c/o: Mercy Foundation 411 Laurel St. Suite A110, Des Moines, Iowa 50314-9907.
Kevin and Jennie
10/23/2013
Landon and Nicole, We are members of Hope and wanted you to know we are praying for you and all who has been affected.
Melissa
10/22/2013
I am a member of Hope and wanted you to know I am praying for your family. I don't know you, but know that this would not be easy on anyone. I will be praying for God to give you both some peace during this tough time.
Brody & Michelle
10/21/2013
Words can't express how sorry we are for the loss of little Jaiden. Please know that we are praying for you and your family! Love you guys.
Alan & Sue Haberl and family
10/21/2013
Landon and Nicole,
I wish I knew what to do or say to ease your pain and grief that you are feeling. But I do not know where to begin. So I will send more love and prayers your way and know that we are in this with you. Love you both SO VERY much!
Rich and Chrissy Helbling and family
10/21/2013
You are in our thoughts and prayers. You are an amazing family with such strength and love among you. Bless you, Jaiden in Heaven, and your family. Take care!
Geneveve Loraditch and Family
10/21/2013
We are so sorry to hear about the heartbreak your family has gone through. We are praying for you and your whole famliy as you mourn your loss.
Ann Valdez
10/21/2013
God sent a very special Jaiden John for you to love. And you did with extraordinary grace. I pray your tender hearts find peace in the gift you gave Jaiden and you see the many gifts he brought you. May God bless you and keep you in the palm of His hand.
Tricia and Pat Owens
10/20/2013
All our prayers and sympathy are with you now and always.
Lynn and Nancy
10/19/2013
Our hearts break for you in the loss of sweet baby Jaiden. Your love for Jaiden has been apparent through your endurance and strength. May God hold you in his loving arms as he holds Jaiden in heaven. God bless you both.
Al & Carol Petersen
10/19/2013
Dear Landon & Nicole
Our hearts ache for both of you as you endure your loss. May God strengthen you as each new day dawns. Jaiden will be a beautiful little angel in heaven.
Scott & Karen Benton
10/19/2013
We pray God will wrap His loving arms around you both and give you peace that surpasses all understanding. Our love and prayers to you both.
Scott and Jessica
10/19/2013
No words can express how sorry we are. Jaiden's life has blessed so many people and touched so many lives, especially ours. We think of him and you both every day and pray that you lay your hurt on Him. But rejoice that Jaiden is now being held by Jesus. May God give you peace and calm that only He can.
Ben and Kayla
10/18/2013
Jaiden has blessed our hearts in so many ways and we delight to know that he is safe in heaven.
Bill, Marcia, Keith, Megan, & Molly
10/18/2013
Our hearts go out to you. We are so sorry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you with thoughts of peace and courage for you both.