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Eric Lucas Obituary
Please join the family for a memorial service to celebrate the life of Judge Eric Z. Lucas, retired. We gather together on Monday, November 22, 2021, at noon at the First Presbyterian Church of Everett, 2936 Wetmore Avenue, Everett, WA. COVID protocols will be followed and face masks are required. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County, P. O. Box 7, Everett, WA 98206.
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Rick Burns
July 24, 2025
Eric was one if the nicest person I ever met! May he rest in peace!....Rick Burns
Odeana Neal
February 11, 2022
I was in law school with Eric. I don't know what prompted me to Google him today. I was saddened to learn of his passing. Eric was smart and funny and truly loved Beth. I'm so sorry for the family's loss.
Bruce A Keithly
November 28, 2021
Eric was a bottomless well of enthusiasm, kindness and hope. What a loss we have all suffered! I try to follow his lead--we all should.
Bill Ward
November 22, 2021
I am sad to hear about Eric's passing. Knowing him in only the early years I was not surprised to hear of his accomplishments and read the great things people have written about him. I am proud to have known him and call him my friend.
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Kathleen Noonan Pallansch
October 25, 2021
I just heard about Eric´s passing. I will always remember Eric with respect, and awe. The community has lost one of the good guys. My condolences to his family and friends.
Erma Jean McKoy
October 9, 2021
God be with you till
we meet again. Love, peace & happiness.
Aunt Jean
Steve McGraw, Homage CEO
September 27, 2021
The Board and Staff of Homage are deeply saddened at the loss of Judge Eric Lucas. He recently joined our Board of Directors and we were looking forward to his wisdom and insight. We recognize his contributions to the community and especially those who are aging and those with disabilities. Our heartfelt sympathies are extended to Beth and the entire family.
Diana Umetsu
September 26, 2021
I was extremely saddened to hear of Judge Lucas' passing. I feel fortunate to have worked with him for 11 years. During this time our little department grew quite close. We shared births of grandchildren and major life events. Judge Lucas always made every holiday and our birthdays special. I can still hear his little giggle of joy at our celebrations, and will never forget how special he made each one, especially our annual Christmas dinner.
Eric contributed so much to our community. He had such concern for people, especially children. He agonized over decisions on the bench that would affect people's lives. He was very analytical in his thought process, but would still consider the personal impact to those he had to pass judgement on. He cared so much about the impacts those decisions made.
He had so much more left to give to society as well as to his family. He was taken too soon.
I send my deepest sympathies to the entire family. I hope that you find some comfort at this time that your husband/father/grandfather made such positive impacts to society, more so than most people, that his legacy will live on in our community.
Russ and Diane Van Wyngarden
September 25, 2021
Eric had a full and blessed life that he so richly deserved. He had a zest for life that touched many, our high school years were enriched by knowing him.
Beth, hold onto all the wonderful memories your family had together.
Roxanne Rolston Shields
September 23, 2021
I graduated with Eric and Beth from high school. My condolences at this difficult time.
Meredith Haines Spacie
September 21, 2021
My heart goes out to the family and loved ones of Judge Lucas. I was awed and humbled to read about the remarkable and brave path his life took. My condolences in this difficult time.
Teri & James Janner
September 21, 2021
When my brother James notified me of Eric's passing, I was saddened. I graduated high school with Eric & Beth and they were high school sweethearts. My bro was Eric's best man at their wedding. Our deepest condolences go out to Beth and her family.....
Thomas Wynne
September 21, 2021
My heartfelt sympathies are extended to all of Eric's family.
Susan (Salisbury) Springer
September 21, 2021
I met Eric in high school. He was a kind person and always had interesting things to share. I was inspired by his accomplishments throughout his life and proud to have known him.
Carole Peters
September 21, 2021
Beth and Family ... Jim and I were so saddened by the news of Eric's death. Our hearts are heavy and we want you to know that we care and that we keep you in our prayers. Eric was respected personally and professionally. His accomplishments were many, and I know how proud you are of him. May you find some comfort in your wonderful memories of your shared time together. Sending love ...
Toni Stockton
September 21, 2021
Such a loss for our community. Eric was such a wonderful, inspiring person and so much fun to be around. Will remember him always as my son, Trevor's, kind and enthusiastic basketball coach, serving on Mukilteo Boys and Girls Club Parent Board, many years of sorting bid sheets with him at Boys and Girls Club Luau and Auctions and then later enjoying his published books. He will be missed. Healing thoughts and love to Beth and family.
Vince Turner
September 20, 2021
Shocked & sadddened to learn of this man's passing. I met Eric Lucas the first year he was in Everett. I was playing 3rd trumpet in the Everett Youth Symphony , it was 1967 or 68. He showed up for rehearsal at Floral Hall playing a well used silver cornet...but even at that age it was obvious he had musical talent. Doesn't surprise me at all that he succeeded in all that he tried or was involved in. Although our lives took decidedly different paths and never intersected again, I had often wondered what his life path was like. It pleases me very much that it was a good one that helped people greatly. My sincerest condolences to his family...He is in Heaven with Our Father now...
Tracy Grayson
September 20, 2021
I didn't know Judge Lucas personally, however, he was my Superior Court Judge in my divorce trial last November. His wisdom, insight, character and ruling were pivotal in my life. He set the pathway for healing and recovery for me and my children and was a deliverer sent from God for us. I am shocked and deeply saddened by his death. His life role for that short two day trial left an imprint on my life I will always be grateful for. His presence in our Superior Courts will forever be missed. Thankful for his life and his service. Praying for comfort and healing for his family and friends, as well as, for the many lives he has touched.
John Lengenfelder
September 19, 2021
Eric, Your patience and wisdom will still inspire, until we meet again. Rest in Peace my friend!
Lori Fischer (Young)
September 19, 2021
A friend from High School, I knew he was always someone with integrity, ambition, and had a heart full of love. Rest In Peace old friend.
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