Glen D Luke

MURTAUGH – Glen D Luke, age 47, passed away at the home of his parents in Murtaugh in the early morning of Sunday, June 3, 2012. He was loved by all, he brightened many a day, and he will be missed by his family and countless friends. Glen was special and brave and unforgettable.

Glen was born on June 21, 1964, in Burley, Idaho. He was the third child and first son of Gordon and Eola (Dummer) Luke. His earliest years were spent in the Unity and Pella areas. He loved his family, life on the farm, and working with his dad.

At the age of five, Glen received a severe head injury in an auto accident. He was in a coma for more than three months and the remainder of his life was impacted by challenges resultant from the injury.

Glen brought out the best in everyone he interacted with. He made us smile and laugh. He taught us patience and appreciation for the good things in life. Glen was proud of his family and they were proud of him.

Glen knew no strangers and had more “best friends” than could be recounted – from all races and religions. He brightened the lives of all who met him.

Glen lived in Burley and Island Park, two years in Piqua, Ohio, and spent the last 17 years in Murtaugh. Wherever he lived, he was well known. He spent countless hours on a three-wheeled bicycle, stopped traffic on major highways, and clocked more miles on local canal banks than one can imagine.

Glen’s life was different – but remarkable.

He is survived by his parents, Gordon and Eola Luke; his siblings, Ann Bailey (Kirk), Pamela Johnson (Chris), Gary Luke (Susan), David Luke (Jody), and Susan Belliston (Matthew); and 23 nieces and nephews.

Glen was preceded in death by his grandparents, Harold and Sybil Luke, and Oleen and Delora Dummer.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 9, at the Burley LDS 3rd and 7th Ward Church, 2200 Oakley Ave., with Bishop Levi Perkins of the Murtaugh Ward officiating. Burial will be in Gem Memorial Gardens.

Friends may call from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday, June 8, at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley, and from 10 until 10:45 a.m. Saturday at the church.