Comments on: David Ralph Luke

By: Dan McKinney

Dan McKinney — Fri, 04 May 2012 16:56:01 +0000

I didn’t find out about David’s passing until a few months ago and didn’t realize that I could post something here until yesterday. I have many fond memories of spending time with David and Russell in the 60′s and 70′s. There was a lot of music, a lot of laughter, electric passion and certainly our share of heartache. Life to the fullest with kick-out-the-jams intensity. We didn’t eat the elephant one bite at a time, we tried to swallow it whole. I think David and I must have shared 1-2 tons of sunflower seeds over the years. David was one of the funiest, talented, intelligent, and intellectually honest people I have ever known and I regret that we lost touch after he left Spokane. To his wife Glenda and his daughter Soleil, I’m, sorry that I have not had a chance to know you, but you are in my thoughts and prayers. To Puskins Boolar, I love you, man. And to David, enjoy the few while you can, the many are right behind you. I’ll see you then.

By: Soleil

Soleil — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 06:56:41 +0000

We miss you so much…you were truly a one of a kind person.

By: Glenda

Glenda — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 04:33:45 +0000

Two years have passed and every day the thought of the love David gave me passes through my thoughts and heart. He found this poem in the paper years ago and carried it with him. If someone lost a loved one, he would get a copy of the poem and send it to them. David was a special person and with him I knew I was alive. Love to my loved. SONG OF THE RIVER by William Randolph Hearst can be accessed HERE

By: David Jukich R.N. BSN

David Jukich R.N. BSN — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 20:17:09 +0000

I just learned of Davids passing. So many memories. I recall the summer of 1967 when David, Mike M. and I drove to Tonasket to pick apples for the summer. We were gonna get rich. I lasted 3 or 4 days, David and Mike about 5 or 6. Bob T, Scotty, Jeff L. and others were there. David was different in many ways than his peers, including me. He had more integrity, more kindness and seemed to be seeking something that we were not seeking. From the first day I met David I knew he was special. He was more comfortable in his own skin. I attribute that to a family unit that included a father and mother. Not everyone had that. Via Con Dios mi amigo. David

By: Glenda

Glenda — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 05:19:02 +0000

Happy birthday, my dear love.
Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.”
- Eskimo Proverb

By: Soleil Luke

Soleil Luke — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 21:46:57 +0000

Dad,

It’s been a year since you departed this world. Sometimes I still I can’t believe it’s true that you’re really gone. There isn’t a day that goes by that you don’t cross my mind…I miss you so much. You had such a great sense of humor, and you could always see the funny side of things. I don’t know that I’ll ever laugh with anyone else the way that we used to laugh together. Today I am tempering the tremendous sadness I feel over losing someone who meant so much to me with all the memories of the fun times we shared. You will always live on in our hearts…we miss you.

Love,
Soleil

By: John Savage

John Savage — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 23:17:46 +0000

Only today did I learn of the passing of David.
I knew him only through his work as he took wonderful care in overhauling my baritone sax. He was always available to make emergency repairs. His reassurance that everything could be brought back to normal was a great relief. It was very ehjoyable to watch him at his profession. His conversation during these encounters were lively discussions of music and life.
My condolences to his family and friends. I will miss his expertise but the sound of the music shall live on.

By: Steve Rookey

Steve Rookey — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 05:39:02 +0000

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By: Steve Rookey

Steve Rookey — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 05:36:18 +0000

Time is a funny thing. It seems as if it was just yesterday that David and I were dancing. I don’t know why I thought of him tonite…we haven’t spoken in years. I do know that I have missed him many times and that there are so many memories in this short space. Glenda, we only met briefly, I am sad for your loss and I hope that the memory of his humor will see you through this time. Russell, Jodi, Joshua and Tiffani blessings to you all. Time is a funny thing.

By: Bruce Levy

Bruce Levy — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 03:03:24 +0000

David will be missed very much. He was a very special person. Very warm and friendly and always had a smile and a thought to share. I prayers are with his family.

By: Ned Gerhart

Ned Gerhart — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:56:42 +0000

Wow! I’m so sorry to hear this news. David was the best woodwind instrument repairman I ever ran across. When you brought him any instrument for an overhaul it would come back factory fresh, perfectly restored. His standard for workmanship was far beyond anyone else I have ever met. A charming man, I always enjoyed our visits. Now what am I going to do? -Ned Gerhart

By: Alecia Rivas

Alecia Rivas — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:46:37 +0000

Dearest Glenda-

My heart is heavy for you during this time of loss. I know you loved David very much, it showed every time you talked about him and Soliel. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

By: Steve Rosenman

Steve Rosenman — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 22:22:09 +0000

I was shocked and saddened to learn just yesterday of David’s passing and wish to send my heartfelt condolences to Glenda and the rest of the family. I only met David less than a year ago and marveled at his warmth, depth and diversity of knowledge, candor, sincerity and sense of humor. I have to say that I hope all who knew him can find comfort in knowing that the world is undoubtedly a better place because David has been part of it.

I was lucky enough to have had several opportunities to interact with David by finally seeking some long-overdue saxophone repairs earlier this year. I will always remember a delightful conversation about music that I had with him, which led to a spontaneous session of playing for him a CD of 60′s jazz saxophone recordings, when all I had thought would take place was him dropping off my beautifully refurbished saxophone. On another occasion we had a delightfully animated–and not short!– discussion about music while, unbeknownst to me, poor Glenda was out in the car on a chilly day!

I gasped when I heard of David’s death because I felt like a newly found friend had been taken away, so I hope those who knew him far longer and better than I did will appreciate that the great positive energy he exuded was felt by all who had the privilege of meeting him. And despite only having known him briefly, I was able to learn that eliciting a laugh from David was not difficult, but was defintely rewarding!

Thanks for the opportunity to offer these remarks, and may David’s spirit inspire us all.

By: Joshua Luke

Joshua Luke — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 01:49:40 +0000

My Uncle My friend….the laughter and the wind…The energy of moments captured in a city by the water and the sun sets…and I will always hear the music. My heart is awash in so many memories and I see Davids hand waving goodbye to me…and I still believe I can see him on my travels to Seattle. I will miss him so much…

With boundless love …dearest Soleil and Gleanda I will always be there for you.

By: Tiffani Luke

Tiffani Luke — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 15:40:50 +0000

Uncle David, I have had a hard time comming to this site. I was afraid it would make it real, make it true, then I would have to face it. I just can’t believe it IS real… that it IS true. You accepted me, you were the only one (you know what I’m talking about) I was your niece no matter what. Thank you for loving me unconditionally, thank you for saving me from the red ants when I was 5yrs old, thank you for dancing with me like nobody was watching at my wedding.
Time is something we think we have a lot of, in fact is something we really know nothing about. I thought we had more time. I will seize each day David to make time more valuable.

I will remember you, I will miss you, I will love you! No goodbye for me, just a so long for now.

Tiffani

Glenda and Soleil, I don’t even know what to say. I’m shocked. All I can find to say is that I have thought of the both of you every day since my Dad told me his brother, your husband and father had passed away. I took the time for granted and I’m ashamed. I would like to see you the next time I come to Seattle, I will contact you soon. I love you both.
Tiffani