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Roy Lucas

 

Roy Willis Lucas, 87, of New Rockford, ND, passed to his heavenly home, on April 4, 2015, at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd, under the care of Hospice.

 

He was born, September 15, 1927, to Matthew and Lydia (Hildebrand) Lucas, on the family farm, which was homesteaded by his great grandparents near Harvey, ND.

 

He attended a one room school near the family farm, graduating from the 8th grade. He later received his GED, while in the Army. He traveled to Washington at the age of 14 and worked in the logging industry. He worked for Pacific Gas & Electric as an apprentice lineman. Roy entered the U.S. Army in 1950, and was honorably discharged in 1956.Roy was united in marriage to Lorraine Birkholz, on May 7, 1960, at Minot, ND. They were married for 54 years. Roy became a lineman for Otter Tail Power Company. In 1966, Roy became foreman for the New Rockford Aerial Basket Crew, until his retirement in 1989.

 

Roy was a member of the First Congregational Church and the American Legion. Roy’s love for his wife, daughters, and grandchildren was in his heart always. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying fishing, trapping and hunting. He also enjoyed camping with his family, gardening, attending auction and rummage sales, and taking pride in his hunting dogs.

 

Roy is survived by his wife, Lorraine of New Rockford, ND; his daughters, Bethany (Bill) Blansfield of Pine Ridge, SD; Doreen (Bill) Hockley of Casper, WY; Karen (David) Anderson of New Rockford, ND, his grandchildren, Amber Anderson, Eric Anderson, and Taylor Hockley , his brother, Severus Lucas of Lisbon, ND; his sister, Lydia Lucas of Chicago, IL; his sister-in-law, Gerry Lucas, Bismarck, ND; several nieces and nephews.

 

Roy was preceded in death by his parents, sister Viola Dovre and brother Aloys Lucas.

 

FUNERAL SERVICE:

First Congregational Church, New Rockford, ND

DATE AND TIME:

Thursday, April 9, 2015 at 2:00PM

BURIAL:

Prairie Home Cemetery, New Rockford


Posted Condolences:

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Name: Bobbi Sutton

Date: April 7

Message: We are so sorry for your loss, Lucas family.  Please know you're all in our thoughts and prayers during this tough time.  Shane, Bobbi, Carter, Kyle Sutton

 

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Name: Lisa

Date: 4/7/2015

Message: Doreen,

My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. I know this was a difficult journey for your father and now he is in his eternal home without burden or pain. I hope that you are able to find comfort in your memories of your father.

 

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Name: Karen Miller

Date: 4/06/2015

Message: We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that all our love and prayers are with you now. Thom, Karen, and Jackson Miller

 

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Name: Jennifer Sesley

Date: 4/7/15

Message: Dear Doreen and family,I am so sorry for your loss.  I am thinking of you and praying that God will support you in this difficult time.

Jennifer

 

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Name: Nancy Bendickson

Date: 4/7/15

Message: Dear Lorraine and family,

I'm thinking of you and your family during this very difficult time. As a child, who lost a parent/father, I know the deep heart wrenching ache of such a loss. It was also difficult to travel through this journey of grief with my mother. Lorraine, may the many memories of your long married life together with Roy help ease your sorrow.

(2 Corinthians 5:1-8)

I'll be in Garrison in May. If you'd like to come visit, please call Shirley's home. David & Shirley shared your scrap booking with me, which we looked through numerous times. I enjoyed the stories behind the pictures!

In God's love, Nancy Bendickson