Luther Washington

Luther Dudley Washington March 31, 1912 ~ December 19, 2004 CARMEL VALLEY - Luther Washington died peacefully from natural causes at his home in Carmel Valley. He was 92. Born in Kyle, Texas to Thomas and Elizabeth Washington, he was seventh of nine sons. Luther spent his childhood in Texas and Oklahoma before joining the Army. He served his country in World War II in the South Pacific. After he was discharged from the Army he lived in Lake Forest, Illinois where and owned a catering business. He met his wife Paula in Chicago, Illinois they moved to Carmel Valley, in 1960 where Luther worked at Wills Fargo Restaurant for 25 years. Luther was and avid tennis, golf and bridge player and he was a former member of the Carmel Valley Kiwanis Club. He especially enjoyed spending time with his granddaughters, working in his garden, reading encyclopedias and spending the winter months in La Quinta, California and Maui, Hawaii. Luther published his autobiography in 1980, which traced his family history, tells the particular events that shaped his own life and molded his character. Luther was a very loving, kindhearted man who was loved by all who knew him. Luther will be remembered by his humorous laugh, and his passion to live life to the fullest. Luther is survived by his wife of 45 years, Paula, his son Kevin, and daughter-in-law, Susanne Washington of San Diego, his daughter Elaine, and son-in-law Ron Eldridge of Carmel Valley, 4 granddaughters, Cristy and Candace Eldridge of Carmel Valley, and Danielle and Rylie Washington, of San Diego, and one brother Clifford Washington of Carmel Valley. At his request no services will be held. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Mission Mortuary, and a private family scattering of his ashes will be held at a later date. His family suggests any memorial contributions be sent to the Carmel Valley Community Center Pool Fund, 25 Ford Road or the Carmel Valley Volunteer Fire Department, 26 Via Contenta Road Carmel Valley, Ca 93924.