Gerald “Jerry” Vernon Luke was born September 23, 1935, along with his twin brother Donald to Walter and Gladys (Flemming) Luke in Thompson Falls, Montana. On the morning of November 26, 2021, Jerry passed away peacefully at his home in Helena, Montana, at the age of 86.
On July 14, 1956, Jerry married the love of his life Sally Doering.
Through the years Jerry was a butcher, an accountant for the State of Montana, finally retiring in 1995 from the US Army National Guard where he served as an administration and finance specialist.
As a longtime resident of Helena, Jerry loved fishing, hunting, cooking, woodworking, and cheating at cribbage. Jerry enjoyed being a member of the Masons, Odd Follows, Boy Scouts, Mariners, and Koinonia.
Family was very important to Jerry especially being a husband, father, grandpa, great grandpa and uncle. His gentle spirit and mischievous grin will be greatly missed.
Jerry is survived by his loving wife Sally of 65 years. His children Bruce Luke, Maggie Brownlee (Steve Nelson), Neil Luke (Liza) and Jacqueline Young (Bart). He is also survived by his grandchildren Rhiannon Berg, Christopher Luke, Seth Berg, Eric Luke, Samantha (Luke) Butler, Alex Luke, MacKenzie (Young) Mandy, McKinley Young and Ruger Young. He has 5 great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
The last of an era he was preceded in death by his 10 siblings.
Graveside service will take place at 3 p.m. on Friday, June 24th at the Montana State Veterans Cemetery, Fort Harrison. A reception will follow the service at the Fort Harrison Service Club.
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Services are pending at this time or no services will be held. If available, please see obituary for more information.
Service Schedule
Services are pending at this time or no services will be held. If available, please see obituary for more information.
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Patty Cartin says
Sally,
I am so sorry to see of Jerry’s passing. My prayers are with you during this time! May you find peace.
Patty Cartin
John & CherievDahl says
I was in the National Guard with Jerry and brother Don. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Sally and the rest of the family 🙏
George Lane says
It was my honor to be a Masonic Brother with Jerry. We had some great talks on our tips to the Boulder Lodge. He was a good man and a great Mason. RIP my Brother
WB George Lane PM #5 and #41
Emily McVey says
Sally, Jacque and family. I’m so sorry for your loss. No words are ever enough. I am just a call away if you need anything. Prayers for you and the family. Emily
Lori Luke Tillman says
My thoughts and prayers are with you Aunt Sally and family too. Uncle Jerry will be missed. Warm hugs. 💜 love you.
Valerie and Bob Raisch says
Sally and family
It’s been 17 years since we left Helena and the sweet people I met at First Presbyterian church and Rebekah Circle to move to FL. So very sorry to read about Jerry’s passing and sending deepest condolences to all of you.
God bless you and may your faith and 65 years of memories bring you peace and comfort.
Valerie and Bob Raisch
Pat (Johnston) Ross says
Sally,
I am so sorry to learn of Jerry’s passing. We shared so many wonderful Koinonia weekends with you and Jerry. He will definitely be missed. Praying for you and the family.
Judy Webster says
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Dear Sally, Jacque, & Families:
My heart broke when I learned of Jerry’s passing. I have such fond memories of you & Jerry from Koinonia when we first met, to all the loving care you gave to Jessica so I could go to Carroll. Jerry will be so missed, yet I know he is in the presence of our LORD. I can just see him stirring up a batch of cookies, or preparing those infamous “sticky buns” for his new & old heavenly friends. Blessings to you all as our LORD carrie’s you through this time of transition. Love & Hugs from Judy & Jessica. ✝️🕊💖
Cleo Schultz says
Sally, Margaret and family
I was so sorry to hear of Jerry’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Cleo Schultz
Lanae Matson Vetsch says
Sally, Jacque and Family
I always enjoyed seeing Jerry over the years we were in Girl Scouts together, I loved his smile. So sorry to hear of his passing. May happy thoughts and great memories always be with you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Lanae Matson Vetsch
Lori Kroll says
Maggie and Family – So sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. He was a nice and funny fella and I know he will be missed. May he rest in Peace and continue to watch over you all. Remember his loving spirit, wit and sense of humor, that will help get you through the tough times. Love to you all – RIP Jerry!
John Morgan says
I met Jerry when he interviewed me for becoming a mason. I enjoyed a friendship with him for over 20 years. He will be missed.
Christine says
Sally – I was sadden to see if the passing of Jerry – I worked with him in the Guards in Persona and we had some pretty good ties. I remember when we went to a class at the hospital one year. I also remember when I went through OCS he made a bookshelves for our class. We had some really good times and will be forever in our hearts….My prayer is that the Peace of God and His presence be with you and the family. Christine & John Christiansen
Roberta (Turk) Schwab says
Aunt Sally, I am so sorry to hear about Jerry. I wish I could be there to give you a big hug.
I really missed those up to 3am pinochle parties we used to have and all the laughing and story telling between Jerry, you, my dad and Grandma Turk. My sides hurt so bad after all of the laughing we did. It was so much fun.
If you need anything, please let me know. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Lots of love. Matt and Roberta (Turk) Schwab
Faylene Nelson says
Sally, I am so sorry for your loss. I don’t get the newspaper and so didn’t see this right away. I hope time is healing your heart.
Maggie says
I miss you so very much