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BORN
1931
DIED
2011
Edith Luker Obituary
Edith attended schools in the Wien Education System and attended the Seamstress Apprentice Institute in the 1940's. She was a Domestic Engineer who enjoyed bowling and traveled extensively. Her travels included most of the 50 states, Austria, Germany, Switzerland, France, England, Tripoli and Guam. She accepted Jesus Christ into her heart as her Lord and Savior in the early 1980's.
Edith is survived by her Sons; Bob and his Wife Vivian, Jim and his Wife Virginia, Daughters; Maria Kintaro and her Husband Marino, Charlotte Gregorski and her Husband Brian, Sharon Horn and her Husband Jason, Melissa Uehling and her Husband Randy, 16 Grandchildren and 8 Great Grandchildren. Edith was preceded in death by her Husban; Charles Robert Luker.
A Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, April 19, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at Gateway Little Chapel of the Chimes in Portland, Oregon. A committal service will follow at Willamette National Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. Brunch will be served at 10:45 a.m.
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June 23, 2011
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Eulogy by Sharon
Maria kintaro
June 23, 2011
Eulogy by JIAM
maria kintaro
June 23, 2011
Jim - Leading the Prayer
Maria Kintaro
June 23, 2011
farewell
maria kintaro
May 30, 2011
Last goodbyes
maria kintaro
May 30, 2011
Prayer before burial
maria kintaro
May 30, 2011
All Family- Good Bye - Mother n Oma Edith
maria kintaro
May 30, 2011
Eulogy by Melissa
maria kintaro
May 30, 2011
Eulogy by Sharon
maria kintaro
May 30, 2011
Eulogy by Maria
maria kintaro
May 30, 2011
Bob Eulogy Joel scripture reading
maria kintaro
May 30, 2011
edith's memorial flyer
maria kintaro
May 30, 2011
Reno comforts Oma in the last day
maria kintaro
May 30, 2011
Eve puts flowers on her Oma's grave, May 14 2011
May 22, 2011
Reno Kintaro
May 17, 2011
Hi Oma! It’s me Rrrreno, Guess what I got three strikes in a row and bowled a 130. I know not as good as you, yes bumpers were in I stayed out of the gutter and didn’t swing my hips, thanks for the pointer. Also, the other day I didn’t eat all my food and it made me feel guilty some how. Your spider plant is still alive I haven’t killed it yet i’m trying to show it some love as you did. It is sad that you are no longer here I do miss you tremendously, though your body is dead your aspirations, kindness (hard to believe i know), love, strict ways, cooking abilities, caring, determination, old school life skills, principles, all are instilled and alive in side us. For the time I spent with you and Opa on earth I am thankful for. It’s so sad and hurts to know that I can’t pick up the phone and call you and listen to you and your advices, stern ways with that polish/austrian accent with your stories. Miss you so much. But I am so thankful for the memories you’ve been there since day one of my life and It’s been interesting from being scolded from crawling under restaurant tables, teaching me to swim, walking around with Fritzie, watching cable tv at your house, baking(can we say nut roll, christmas cookies, and schnitzel, eating, picnicking, road trips, driving and ending up in Juarez Mexico listening to Opas’ song’ North to Alaska’ odd cause we were going south makes me smile and the pictures we took in white sand that day, also- reading Bible versus with you, casino buffets, bowling, yard work/roses, you taking care of me when sick and me giving comfort to you when you were sick.
Again I say you will be tremendously missed. Thanks for everything I know you’ve been through a lot and seen a lot and raised wonderful aunts and uncles with many cousins I’m thankful for all have been touched by you and so many friends out there that you’ve encountered with your smiles and outgoing social butterfly ways. We are proud of you Oma. I will see you in heaven some day and I’m thankful that you made it out of this earth and have a strong faith in Christ Jesus. You have a beautiful soul miss social butterfly that can be stern at times, ok a lot of times. Also, thanks for sending everyone a birthday, christmas, easter, thanksgiving any event kinda card and remembering everyone just as we will remember you. I have many other things to say about you but with tears starting to roll makes it hard I will close and say I love you Oma and thank you.
With all my Christian Love, (as you put in your cards to me )
Reno your grandson.
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reno kintaro
May 16, 2011
reno kintaro
May 16, 2011
reno kintaro
May 16, 2011
eve's birthday
Reno Kintaro
May 16, 2011
oma maria at bowling alley
Reno/Eve/Oma Kintaro
May 16, 2011
oma and Kintaro
Reno/Eve/Oma Kintaro
May 16, 2011
eve reno oma playing a board game
Reno/Eve/Oma Kintaro
May 16, 2011
Kintaro's oma eating out
Reno/Eve/Oma Kintaro
May 16, 2011
Eve Reno Oma bowling
Reno/Eve/Oma Kintaro
May 16, 2011
Reno/Eve/Oma Kintaro
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Eve Kintaro
May 16, 2011
Rochele Norfleet
May 12, 2011
Love you omama and opapa! I remember the time when opapa said "pull my finger" then I pulled it. Then he farted and said "where did that frog go" lol. Omama always cooked the best pancakes that i loved and I still need the recipe. lol. I know I missed out on years, months, weeks, days. I just wish I can take that all back and make up for the days I missed with you all!! You both will be missed and is in a better place. love you both dearly RIP
Sharon Horn
May 12, 2011
I am missing you Mom, but I cherish the memories of you that I hold close to heart. I think of you often and am glad that you are now at peace. You have been instrumental in my life as well as so many other lives. I will always remember the strong--willed person that you were, and the great lessons in life that you passed on to me. You will forever be in my heart.
Love and Peace,
Sharon
May 11, 2011
May 11, 2011
Oh how I miss you mom.. What a beautiful, strong, and determined woman, that helped me to become the strong daughter that I am now. How could I have ever done it with out you?? You would always tell me how proud you were of me and how you only wished that you could have been as strong as I am. Little did you know mom, that I am who I am because of who you are..Strong,stern,determined, and to the point...Only you deserve the credit for giving me the courage to stand strong and not take crap from anyone:) Always making friends wherever you went, never afraid to talk to people nor did you care what anyone thought. If they talked to you, then great, if not, your thought was Whatever!! I have so many great memories, too many to mention.. from growing up on Guam with you and Leona trying to hide all the yummy foods from me, to all my basketball and soccer games you went to..My trips to the bowling alleys on Guam while you were on the leagues watching you laugh and make so many friends, (for this was your time to unwind)..Our trip to Vienna when I was a junior in high school.. we had sooooo much fun!!! Three months was not long enough, we both wanted to stay there forever... When I called you after I gave birth to Renee, you were so honored when I told you her middle name is Edith. At Karolyns birth, you were shocked when I asked you to be in the delivery room with me (of course reminding me that it was nothing,)" I did this six times, you make sure you don't scream like all those other women in the other rooms." And I didn't,(for I knew I would not hear the end of it:)Our trips to the casino will be greatly missed. I still cannot figure out how 5 bucks on penny slots could last you 6 hours.. Unbelievable!!! When Jim and I went to Albuquerque and spent Thanksgiving with you, and how you said you liked watching American footbal, but didn't quite understand the game?? The way you started following the sport and taking in that Dallas team,(you yourself refered to as the "Cowgirls") no one would have ever guessed that you did not know anything about the sport:) I am truly going to miss calling you on football sundays..OH HECK!! I am just going to miss you period...Life will never be the same without you. Yes, Randy has filled a huge void in my life, but no one will ever fill this crater that has been left in my heart. Your last Mohican.. Ich Liebe Dich Mommy.. Your are in my heart for eternity, Melissa
May 9, 2011
Mother, I am so thankful to have such a wonderful and special mother. I will always cherish the wonderful moments that we had together and you will always be a special part of me.
We have visited many places together, however, one of the times that was very special to me was the time that we were both so excited as we walked down the streets of Vienna. You showing me the history of your upbringing, showing me all the special places of your life as a child, the movie theatre you went to, the places that you lived, the corner where you met dad and so many other things up until the time that you left Vienna to be with dad in the USA. It was like I was there with you as you grew up. We were both very proud walking down the streets of Vienna, mother and daughter, side by side. You will be in my heart wherever I may be. When I go back to Vienna, I will walk those streets and remember as though you are still with me, of the times and laughter that we shared.
I thought I would be able to make it through this day with ease, but it was a challenge to get through this day. I know you are in a better place and I will be with you one of these days again. Mom, Happy Mother’s Day! I love you and you will always be in my heart.
Forever,
Charlotte
Renee Luker
May 8, 2011
On this Mother's Day you are SO missed! You are an inspiration to many and have had a positive impact on so many lives! A poem that I had written that reminds me of Oma....
Grains of Sand
Millions of grains of sand
One becomes embedded in a clam
There are so many that you are unable to fit them in your hand
With time that one grain of sand morphs into a treasure
A possession that is kept close to hearts
At sight it is such a pleasure
A difference that grain has made
Out of millions it portray a story
In that clam where it was laid
People are like grains of sand
Some just living life
Others reaching out to touch a hand
What kinds of person will you be?
Make a difference?
Or just be here to see?
As a pearl that started off so small
It leaves a story
Understandable for all
Some individuals go too soon
Embedded in out hearts
We see them in the moon
The pain never becomes less
Easier to deal with but,
Some times it still feels like a mess
Dry the tears
Make a difference
And remember the years
For I am now in a better place
watching you
Where there are white gates and satin lace
By: Renee Edith Luker
I love you so much Oma!
Sandra Fejeran
May 3, 2011
I was sadden to hear of your loss, my heart goes out everyone in the Luker family. It was a great joy to see Edith on my trip to San Diego, CA. I had a great time in New Mexico with fun recalling many memories in the Island of Guam. May your hearts heal and stay strong as a FAMILY. Take care always. Your Friend FOREVER. Sandra Fejeran San Diego, CA
Laura Casto
May 3, 2011
While I taught school on Guam, I had the honor of knowing Edith. She watched my girls when they were small. I listened intently and used her wisdom to raise my children. Her words were golden to me. When Adrienne was a baby, her left foot pointed inward. I remember asking my Dr. and he said it was nothing, Edith encouraged me to follow up with a specialist. The specialist began the correction immediately with her wearing special shoes and a bar between her feet 18 hrs a day. Adrienne's foot is completely corrected and no one would ever know the problems she had as a baby. Edith was a strong women and taught me not to give Dr.'s so much power. If you aren't satisfied with one, just go to another. I have used that philosophy many times dealing with the medical field. Edith was always on my shoulder guiding me through out my life. I often speak about Edith to both of the girls and they were sadden to hear of her passing. I remember one night I took the girls trick or treating. Adrienne was just a baby and Brook was maybe 3 yrs. old. Brook was afraid of everyone and saw Edith . She called her Luker...so she yelled "help me Luker, help me!" Edith walked over to her and calmed her down, then Brook wanted to go home with Edith right then and there!!!
There are so many memories...I was pregnant with Adrienne and three days before my due date, I woke up at 5:30 am and was having pains. I got up and walked the parking lot of the condos. An hour later Edith drove by and asked me what was going on.I told her it was just false labor pains. She looked at me in a loving, but stern way and told me to get to the hospital immediately. We lived on the southern part of the island. I remember getting to the hospital at 7:10 and Adrienne was born at 7:20...10 minutes to spare!!! If it hadn't been for my dearest Edith, I would have had Adrienne in the car!! My dear friend, you will always be part of me and my family. You deeply touched my life. I am so glad I had a chance to touch shoulders with you and connect with you on Facebook. May God hold you in his arms forever my dear, dear friend. Love Always,
Laura Casto
Sabine Leitner
May 3, 2011
Ich habe nur kurze Zeit mit Dir verbringen dürfen, diese Zeit habe ich jedoch immer sehr intensiv genossen. Deine Erzählungen waren immer sehr spannend und gefühlvoll: Hast Du Dich geärgert, habe ich mich auch geärgert und hast Du gelacht, hat Dein Lachen mich zum Lachen gebracht. 8.000 km waren wir voneinander getrennt, im Herzen war ich aber immer mit Dir verbunden. Ich bin stolz darauf Deine Nichte zu sein. Ich vermisse Dich sehr und in meinem Herzen werde ich Dich immer bei mir haben.
In Liebe Deine Nichte Sabine
Emilia Saure Benyo
May 3, 2011
It saddens me to hear that both Mr. Luker has passed, but most recently Mrs. Luker now that I've recently been in touch with Char (as I know her Charlotte) and Sharon in Facebook. They lived literally next door to us in Dededo, Guam. I have such great fond memories of the family, such as going to the beach and Mr. Luker would BBQ chicken, but most especially Mrs. Luker who was an inspiration to my cooking skills; with her chili and rice and fried chicken. I will never be able to tell her, but someday as we go home to our "real" home in Heaven I will.
To the entire Luker family, my condolences..I know how it feels to lose a parent(s). I lost my mother about 7 years ago.
With Great Affection
Eve Kintaro
April 29, 2011
There were so many memories, laughs, smiles, jokes, funny stories, good times, and good food I will never forget. The impact Oma had on my life was and still is tremendous, one things for sure there will always be one Oma, and I will always remember her and her good hearted, genuine ,strong character. I will miss you and cherish your memory always.
April 29, 2011
Our condolences to Edith's lovely family. We were blessed to have known Edith as a wonderful neighbor and friend and to have met her wonderful children that she cherished so much. She was such a generous lady and I, especially, enjoyed her sense of humor when I was fortunate enough to spend time with her. What a lovely asset to Heaven. With love, John and Alice Risse
Diana Horn
April 24, 2011
Oma. Ich Liebe Dich Fur immer. Ich verfehlen Sie so viel Sie sind erstaunlinch. As I said, I love you and think you were, you are, amazing, and I will miss you very much Oma. I love you always, and I will always be proud to call you my grandmother. Now your spirit is free, and all the beauties of this world have been intensified for you. I hope you can feel the love of all of these beautiful souls writing to you, and I hope the flowers and waterfalls are grand where you roam. With every drop of rain that falls, I know it will be coming from where you are, the vast open sky, a country all men hope to discover when their destiny draws near. :)
Remembering Those Joyous Moments
Maria Kintaro
April 24, 2011
No one can know the loss of a mother unless it has been experienced. It is one of pain and sorrow knowing that those moments of nurturing, sharing, caring, laughter, crying, talking will not ever come to pass on earth again. But, there is a joy knowing that we will meet again in Heaven....I and my family had many many precious moments with her which will be cherished forever in our hearts and can never be replaced by any earthly wealth....I love you more then words can ever say...Yes, a very special day of Easter celebration today--Jesus the resurrection,,and so are you...Until we meet again....Love in Christ Your daughter Maria Kintaro....
Sandra Eubanks
April 18, 2011
Sharon and the girls,
Thank you for sharing the pictures of a wonderful life your mother had. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this time.
Love,
Sandra Eubanks
KarOlyn Henstock
April 18, 2011
Omama I could write a million things about you but I knOw you'd put on your grin and tell me to shar up :) I miss you dearly but I know your with Jesus like you always talked abOut! I can only hope I will become as strong as you were! I love you with All my heart! Don't have too much fun up there without me.I'll see you soon! Love always and forever Karolyn
Renee Luker
April 18, 2011
Oma I love you and miss you so much! I know you're in a better place but it's still so hard without you! Tell opa we love and miss him too! I'm so lucky to be named after you, you were an amazing women and I have always been inspired by you!!! I love you so much!!!!
James and Virginia Luker
April 18, 2011
You will be in our hearts forever! Love Jim and Virginia
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