HOWARD JOSEPH LUKE

June 18, 1938 - July 06, 2022

Mr. Howard Joseph Luke, 84, from Gibsons, BC died Wed., July 6, 2022 in his home from natural causes. Born in Manitoba, he grew up in Quebec before becoming a Second Lieutenant in the army. He then completed his Master's degree in English at McGill University following which he taught English at the University of Saskatchewan before completing his law degree at the University of Alberta. He practiced law in Vancouver for a brief period of time before moving to the Sunshine Coast where he spent the majority of his life. He practiced primarily criminal and family law, however, also spent time in corporate and estate law. He loved fixing up and working on old Volkswagens, motorcycles, and bicycles. He had great talent for working with his hands and built a 37 foot sailboat and spent many hours out on the water. He loved hearing stories from everyone he met and spent much time at the local legion. He is survived by his sons, Avi Gilbertson and Jake Sweedler, his daughter, Lindsay Richier, his granddaughter, Amari (Sweedler), and his two sisters Marlene Taran and Iris Wainberg. A service was held at the Seaview Cemetery on July 12, 2022 at 11:30 followed by a celebration of life at the Gibsons' Legion at 13:30.