Ray Hyrum Luke

Ray Hyrum Luke 1920 ~ 2008 Ray Hyrum Luke, 87, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2008, from cancer. His beloved wife, Lola, was by his side. Ray was born in Midway, Utah, in 1920. He was the son of Franklin Charles and Cordella Shelton Luke. After high school Ray worked at various jobs and eventually met Lola Fenstermaker. They fell in love and were married July 12, 1940, in Provo, Utah. They were later sealed in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Ray answered the call for soldiers during World War II, serving honorably in the Army's 38th Infantry. After his discharge he went to Trade Tech in Provo, graduating two years later. Ray eventually went to work for BYU. He was the foreman over maintenance in student housing when he retired in 1982. Ray loved fishing at Strawberry. He was always ready to help others. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and faithfully served in many callings. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers: Delbert, Leo, Fay (his twin), Dean and Lynn. He is survived by his wife, Lola; brother, Gail; daughters: Glenda Rae (Mont) Yates and Charlotte Coots; grandchildren: Amber Coots, Rowdy (Crystal) and Cody Yates, Brandie Hoax, Bobbie Hancock; great-grandchildren: Keaton, Sadie and Lexie, Trittany, Tasha, Bettie, Amber, Brittany, Elisha and Colton. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at 1 p.m. in the Pioneer LDS 2nd Ward, 450 North 1200 West, Provo, Utah. Friends may call on Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. prior to the services at the LDS Church. Interment will be in the Midway City Cemetery with military honors at approx. 2:45 p.m. Arrangements are in the care of Olpin-Hoopes Funeral Home, Heber City.