David Robert Lukes

July 5, 1958 – Dec. 3, 2021

I imagine there was quite a show held in Heaven as our beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and uncle, David Robert Lukes, was welcomed on stage by the Lord on Friday, Dec. 3, 2021. Dave was born on July 5, 1958 and was the second of four children to Bob and Glenna Lukes. He spent most of his life in Northern Utah.

He met the love of his life, Jilleen, in 1975 on a blind date with someone else. He claimed that she stated that she hated drummers but apparently that didn’t stop them from falling in love. They married in the Salt Lake Temple on Nov. 4, 1977. They soon began creating a family and ended up with three pretty amazing kids, Miranda, Morgan and Kennon. Before Dave married Jilleen, he began working for Wheeler Machinery due to his father-in-law stating that the only way he’d let him marry her was if he had a good job. He was a very loyal and hard-working employee who retired with the same company 44 years later.
Dave had a variety of hobbies that he thoroughly enjoyed. He was a wonderful woodworker and loved building items for his loved ones. He also had a love for fishing, golfing, traveling and entertaining crowds of all sizes with his drumming skills and bandmates. One of his highlights was being able to play on stage with Merrill Osmond.
It was a dream come true for him. Dave was always known as “one of the great ones.” He had a way of making anyone and everyone feel right at home. He left people feeling loved and cared for more than anyone I know. He truly had a huge heart and a smile that was very contagious and although his jokes were questionable at times, his laugh won you over regardless.
His favorite memories were made when he was surrounded by his children and grandchildren. He had a special relationship with each one and made sure they knew that they were the most important people in his life. He encouraged and supported them in all their endeavors while often sacrificing his own pursuits. From dance performances to sports games, he was always their No. 1 fan. His presence will greatly be missed.
Dave is survived by his wife Jilleen, of 44 years, children Miranda (Chad) Pugh, Morgan (Cody) Fenstermaker, and Kennon Lukes. Twelve grandchildren; Miridyan, Kyron, Evalyne, Jayven, Abram, Paityn, Lily, Eli, Emma, Maddison, Ashton, and Aunna. He was preceded in death by his parents Bob and Glenna Lukes, his sister Deborah, and his mother and father-in-law.
There will be a viewing at Hughes Mortuary on Thursday, Dec 9, from 6-8 p.m. The funeral services will be held on Dec 10 at The Church of Jesus Christ and Latter-day Saints located at 3519 Manzanita Road in Saint George at 11:30 a.m. with a viewing beforehand beginning at 10 a.m. The burial will take place afterward at the Tonaquint cemetery.
Visit www.hughesmortuary.com to leave condolences.
If any donations would like to be made, a GoFundme account has been set up https://gofundme/73ff589f or Venmo @Mirandapugh

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