LUBY, Stephen Smith "Steve" (Age 70) Of Spokane, WA passed away July 20th, 2020. He was born March 2nd, 1950 to Wallace and Athalie Luby, in Spokane Washington. Steve grew up in Spokane, attending Ferris High School class of 1968. He then attended school in San Francisco, graduating with a degree in Mortuary Science. He worked in the funeral business for 50+ years. He was extremely hard working and successful, all while helping numerous families make their most difficult decisions, with honesty and compassion. Steve met his wife, Mary (Snyder) while they were both working for Hennessey Smith Funeral home. They fell in love and got married on July 26th, 1974. They had their first child, Marc in 1976, and daughter, Robin in 1980. He was a loving, dedicated husband and father, who would do anything for his family. Steve's friendship was life-long. He was kind, loyal and had a great sense of humor. Anyone who crossed his path would have the pleasure of a joke or funny sarcastic comment. He loved to make people laugh. He was very giving, and on many occasions, went out of his way to help someone in need or whom was less fortunate. Other than his family, Steve's greatest Love in life was his cabin on Priest Lake Idaho. Steve spent all of his free time every single summer (and some winters) at his cabin on the lake-front of Luby Bay. He worked throughout the year and made sure that his children were able to spend their summers at the lake, just as he did, growing up. He is survived by his adoring wife, Mary, of 46 years; his children, Marc Luby (Stephanie); Robin Grant (Tanner); four grandchildren, Patrick and Payton Luby, Jameson and Kylie Grant; his sisters Pamela Luby, Shannon Luby (Ray), Kathy Dube (Ray) and many cousins and life-long friends that were more like family. Memorial contributions may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research at www.michaeljfox.org. A memorial service will be announced once the Covid Pandemic passes.

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Published by Spokesman-Review on Jul. 29, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Stephen LUBY

10 Entries

Scott Anthony August

July 23, 2023

Steve was my role model and good friend at Hennessy funeral home.I will miss him forever!

Vickie Ratzlaff

October 19, 2021

Mary, my deepest sympathy losing Steve and am sorry I missed his celebration of life. It was a pleasure and a honor working with Steve at Hennessey's where he was fondly know as "The Lube". Steve was a jokester and enjoyed making people laugh, he was also very good at it. My prayers and thoughts are with you, God Bless and keep safe.
Vickie Ratzlaff

Sandy Vick

August 4, 2020

I will always remember Steve taking me around to all the cemeteries to find where I wanted to have Sunny buried. I was really struggling and fighting the tears. Steve realized that and decided to lighten the mood. He said, “What do you think? Do you think Sunny would want to be over there with all the party people? You know they stay up late and are so noisy. Or, do you think she would like to be by Mr. Knight. He’s very quiet and never bothers anyone.” It was just what I needed. I burst out laughing and was so appreciative of him lightening the mood.

Craig Masek

August 1, 2020

My condolences to Steve's family. May you have memories to turn to for comfort.

Clark Davis

July 31, 2020

I have so many memories of Steve, going back more than 50 years, it is hard to sort through them all. I think that what I will remember the most about him are his love of Priest Lake, his love of his family, and his gentle self-effacing sense of humor and fun. All three qualities were in evidence the last time Diane and I saw him. We were at Millie’s last summer and ran into Steve and Mary. He talked with love about his children and his joy that they were still so much in his life and joked about the challenges of Parkinsons. We will dearly miss him.

Jim Luby

July 30, 2020

When I was 5 years old, I walked down to the Luby Bay Resort (Timm’s) where there was a little candy store. When I came out, there was another kid on the steps, coming up. I asked him his name and he replied “Luby.” I said, “You can’t be Luby, I’m Luby.” It turned out this other kid was my cousin, Steve. From then on, we fished for suckers off the docks, went to the beach movies at Hills, water skied together, and generally gallivanted around the lake. Through it all, I began to think of him as a brother. He was one of a kind and I will miss him greatly. May the wind be always at his back. May the sun shine warm upon his face; the rains fall soft upon his fields and until we meet again, may God hold him in the palm of His hand.”
To Mary, Marc, Stephanie, Robin, Tanner and the grandkids, I extend my deepest sympathy.

Bart Ward

July 30, 2020

To Mary and family,

I was sadden to learn of Steve’s passing. I worked with him for many years and always enjoyed our time serving the families we had the privilege caring for in our community. I have enjoyed his Facebook posts and listening to his experiences at Priest Lake, Luby Bay, a place he truly cherished.

May you find comfort and assurance in He, who gave His life, so that we can all live again.

Nancy Venziano

July 29, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Thomas A. Carroll

July 29, 2020

To the Luby Family,
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Tom Carroll

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