John Drummond John Drummond

Drummond, John Loving Husband, Dad, Grandpa Age 88, went to be with the Lord July 29, 2015. Preceded in death by parents James and Eva, brothers Merrill and Allen, son John, Jr. (JJ). Survived by his beloved wife Cora, and loving family members: daughters Jody Emslie Drummond, husband Dennis, and Jenifer; grandchildren: Cameron (Olesya), Pastor Christian Ann (Pastor JD Larson) and Charlie. Born 06/29/1927 in New Richmond, Wisconsin. Later moved to White Bear Lake at the age of 14 as their family opened the Daylight Food Market. At the age of 17, John joined the Navy and later attended the Minnesota School of Business and studied Sales and Advertising. Returning to the family business, John ran a successful meat market as the lead Butcher. Later, John's journey led him to be a successful food broker working for various companies in the Twin Cities. With this experience John opened," John Drummond and Associates, Inc", food & merchandise buyers and traders in 1975. John will be truly missed by his friends and colleagues. At the age of 27, John tragically lost his leg in a motorboat accident in WBL. Through this major trial, John further deepened his relationship with Our Lord Jesus Christ and made it his lifetime goal to share the gospel to the world around him. John was very involved in his church community lifting Gospel Light Baptist Church as a faithful servant. Visitation: Johnson Peterson, 2130 2nd St. WBL, MN 55110 - Sunday, Aug. 2, 3:30 - 6:30 pm and also one hour prior at church. Funeral: Gospel Light Baptist Church 1114 -22nd Ave. NE, Mpls 55418 - Monday, Aug. 3 , 11 am. Interment Union Cemetery White Bear Lake. Johnson Peterson 651-429-7661