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1923
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2011
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LUKE LONG Obituary
Luke was born on June 25, 1923 in Vancouver, British Columbia.
He received a BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of British Columbia. Luke worked as an electrical engineer for the Shawinigan Engineering Company in Montreal, Quebec and a Special Assignment Engineer for the Woodward Governor Company in Rockford, Illinois. Luke transferred to Fort Collins, CO where he managed three departments. He retired from Woodward Governor in 1984 and moved to Shelter Bay, La Conner, WA.
Luke was an Elder of the Presbyterian Church and a member of the La Conner United Methodist Church. He belonged to the Elks, Kiwanis, and the Nile Shrine Center in Mount Lake Terrace, WA. Luke was an active member of the Nile Oriental Band and also enjoyed playing the bagpipes.
Luke is survived by Lila, his beloved wife of 61 years; daughters, Elaine, Kirsten, Denise, and April; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
There will be two memorial services for Luke: Saturday, June 4, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at the La Conner United Methodist Church, 601-S 2nd Street, La Conner, WA and also at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, June 5, 2011 at the Nile Shrine Center, 6601-224th St. SW, Mount Lake Terrace, WA.
Memorials may be sent to: "The Dad Fund", Nile Shrine Center, 6601-244th St. SW, Mount Lake Terrace, WA, 98403, designating "The Dad Fund", in memory of Luke O. Long on the check.
Arrangements are in the care of Evans Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., Anacortes, WA and the San Juan Islands.
To share memories of Luke, please sign the online guest register at www.evanschapel.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Kirsten Lee
June 1, 2011
Lila and family, I knew Luke through the LaConner Kiwanis and had my home in Shelter Bay blessed by his pipes. I have fond memories of him and share my heart felt condolences with you.
Christine & Bob Chan
May 31, 2011
Our sincere condolences to you Lila and your family on the loss of Luke. I can hear the shrill notes of Amazying Grace played by Luke at your home. It was an amazing experience.
Hugs and Kisses, Bob and Christine, Victoria BC Canada
matthew greathouse
May 25, 2011
well grandpa i wish you could have been here to see your great grandaughter. but when you look down on all of us i hope you are happy and proud of what you see. i will miss you but i will see you again
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