Dr. Daniel Eric Lucas
Sept 6, 1960 - Jan 14, 2014
Resident of Pleasanton
Dr. Daniel Eric Lucas passed away on Tuesday, January 14. He was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. After finishing college and medical school at University of Kansas, Dan completed his residency at Indiana University, and then his fellowship in Interventional Radiology at Stanford University. For 23 years, Dan worked as an Interventional Radiologist collectively at Valley Care Medical Center and the John Muir Medical Centers, as well as a partner with Bay Imaging Consultants.
He was passionate about helping people, his family, friends, and patients. Additionally, Dan took much pride in his Detroit teams, which included The University of Michigan Football, Tigers, Lions, Pistons, and especially, his beloved Red Wings.
Dan is survived by his loving wife Becky Lucas of 21 years, parents Leon and Mildred Lucas, brothers Karl and Tony Lucas, step-children Kristin and Ryan Dayton, Ryan's wife Lisa, their son Blake, and Callie who will be born in June.
Friends and family are invited to attend a service on Wednesday January 22, 11:00AM, at Lafayette Orinda Presbyterian Church, 49 Knox Drive, Lafayette, CA 94549. Donations can be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation in memory of Daniel Lucas, or flowers can be sent to Lafayette Orinda Presbyterian Church.

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Published by Contra Costa Times on Jan. 19, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Daniel Lucas

24 Entries

Shannon Swan, MD

March 29, 2023

I am sorry to just now be discovering this sad event so many years later. We were colleagues in residency, and I was so impressed with Dan every day; a dear human being. I have great memories of going to Shoney´s together to attack the buffet! I can still vividly hear his voice. What a loss to his family and to medicine.

Karen Dynek

January 13, 2022

I worked with Dan Lucas for many years in Cath Lab and Radiology at Valley Memorial and ValleyCare Medical Center. Excellent physician and excellent human being.

Pete Davenport

December 21, 2018

My baseball teammate at Henry Ford and probably the most unique and intelligent person I knew in school. Dan was a true friend despite our differing skin color. When I first heard he had become a Physician, I was not surprised at all. I never knew Dan past high school, but I bet he was a great doctor. Rest in Peace, brother Lucas.

Bobby H.B. Thomas

January 29, 2014

"Bro Chiller" we played football together in high school where you were a very effective running back with breakaway speed. Like most of us from that era you have been given your time to shine and took full advantage of the opportunity. God bless you, and may you forever rest in his every lasting peace. "Go Mighty Trojan!"

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Gerald Paschal

January 26, 2014

My childhood buddy. Gonna miss you bro.

Hayden Archer

January 26, 2014

Dan, I will miss you keeping me company in Vegas in the sports book and talking sports throughout the year. Whether it was fantasy football, the Tigers, or anything we could bet on it was a pleasure strategizing with you. May God bless you Dan, you will be missed.

Mike Young

January 26, 2014

I'm going to miss you my friend and brother. We go way back to the early 70's, playing football, it was you who got me interested in football which has open so many doors for me. Rest well my friend, I will never forget you.

Robert Ellis

January 24, 2014

A brother who will be missed. By all from, far back as high school and little league. With a big heart of gold. Rest in peace. FRIEND AND BROTHER.

Lauri B, JMH Walnut Creek

Lauri Bobrosky

January 23, 2014

I'm so sorry to hear that you have left us. I always enjoyed doing procedures with you and working in Angio with you..You are a great guy and someone mus t need you in Heaven! You will be dearly missed but remembered forever!!

Vivian Wing

January 22, 2014

I am privileged and honored to have been one of Dan's partners. Whenever I walked into the reading room and saw that Dan was working, I knew it would be a good day. Dan never shirked work and would often stay late to get the work done without complaining or expecting extra compensation. Between reading cases, we always found time to talk sports. We were usually rooting for opposing teams (the Tigers for him; the A's for me), but the one time we were rooting for the same team (Michigan in last year's March Madness final), they let me down. We had a good laugh about that. That game cost me some good money. Rest in peace, Dan. You are loved by many and will be sorely missed.

Gibran Washington

January 22, 2014

It was a pleasure to meet you on a number of occasions and enjoy some good times as a young adult learning about life. My condolences to family and friends. Your spirit now blesses and doctors to those who are in need of healing in another spiritual realm.

Ray Washington

January 22, 2014

Rest in peace my dear brother. Your gentle demeanor and warm friendship will be greatly missed.

Ray Washington

January 22, 2014

It can be so hard to face the new year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

January 21, 2014

Dr. Lucas was my colleague at Valley Care Hospital for 2 decades. He was a superb physician and a wonderful, caring person. I will miss him very much.
Bonnie Rathjen MD, Pleasanton, CA

Lisa Smyrni

January 21, 2014

I feel very privileged to have known and worked with Dr.Lucas for 12 years. I will miss seeing his friendly face, and miss being in the presence of his calming demeanor. I'm so saddened by his loss and my heart goes out to his family and friends.

Willy Langenhuizen

January 21, 2014

Dr.D...Fly high with the Angels my friend! You are loved and will be missed by everyone who had the privilege of knowing you.

Karen Dynek

January 21, 2014

It was an honor to know and to work with Dan Lucas. Such skill and such a warm heart! I miss his smile and laugh. 23 years of knowing him, will miss him forever.

Patricia Adams

January 21, 2014

Dr. Lucas took very good care of me in August 2013. He was very compassionate and kind. When I asked him quietly if he was the best, he looked right at me and said, "Well, yes I am." He calmed me that day and reassured my children. My condolences to his family.

Kim Blumberg

January 21, 2014

Dan, it isn't the same here without you. I am glad that I always remembered to tell you how much I appreciated working with you, and how much I enjoyed you as a person. I hope you knew how much you were loved

Carol Brookheart RT(R)

January 21, 2014

You was a fine, compassionate Doctor and loved by many. We will greatly miss you.

Joanie

January 20, 2014

Dan was one of the kindest,gentlest men I have ever known. I have worked with him for many years, and in all those years I never heard him raise his voice...except when he was watching a sporting event involving one of his beloved Detroit teams! I will greatly miss his gentle smile when he spoke of many things dear to him, his work, his wife and family, and his occasional "freaky friday" at work. So sad, so very,very sad...

Jeff Farris

January 20, 2014

He was such a caring, sincere man. He will be missed by all of his colleagues and friends.

Burt Lonestar

January 19, 2014

I loved that man. Such a soft heart. I would do anything for him. Will never forget him!!!

The Staff of Graham-Hitch Mortuary

January 18, 2014

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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