Long time Susanville resident, Loren "Buzz" Luke passed away at Banner Lassen Medical Center on Friday February 24, 2006 at the age of 89. Buzz as family and friends called him was born Sept 30, 1916 in Parsons, KS to John Dean and Addie Pearl Luke. The family moved to Janesville in 1919. Buzz attended Janesville Elementary School and graduated from Lassen High School with the class of 1934. Buzz married his high school sweetheart Doris McQueen in 1937. Buzz worked as the local stucco/plasterer until 1966. His work can still be seen on many homes and businesses in the area. He started working at Sierra Army Depot as a maintenance mechanic until his retirement in 1980.
He was preceded in death by his wife Doris in 1992 after 55 wonderful years together. He is survived by his daughter, grandchildren, great grandchildren and many extended family members.
Long time Susanville resident, Loren "Buzz" Luke passed away at Banner Lassen Medical Center on Friday February 24, 2006 at the age of 89. Buzz as family and friends called him was born Sept 30, 1916 in Parsons, KS to John Dean and Addie Pearl Luke. The family moved to Janesville in 1919. Buzz attended Janesville Elementary School and graduated from Lassen High School with the class of 1934. Buzz married his high school sweetheart Doris McQueen in 1937. Buzz worked as the local stucco/plasterer until 1966. His work can still be seen on many homes and businesses in the area. He started working at Sierra Army Depot as a maintenance mechanic until his retirement in 1980.
He was preceded in death by his wife Doris in 1992 after 55 wonderful years together. He is survived by his daughter, grandchildren, great grandchildren and many extended family members.
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