Butch Lukes

Butch Lukes (Darrell Leroy Lukes), age 80 passed away in his home peacefully on Sunday October 19th, 2025 at South Lake Whatcom. His family moved to Bellingham from South Dakota in 1936, Butch was born at St. Joseph Medical Center on South Forest Street on June 29, 1945. All of his children and grandchildren have been born at St. Joseph Medical Center

Butch worked as a shipwright for 13 years before becoming a building contractor until he retired in 2005. He was so creative, he drew his own house plans, could paint and build or fix anything! His proudest accomplishment was building his dream home with help of his children and friends and family. He was a history buff and religiously followed the news and politics. Seahawks, Huskies, Mariners!!

He is survived by his wife Linda of almost fifty years of marriage. Her supportive sister Marcia Valentic. His loving brother Ron (Charlene) Lukes and kids; Sister Beverly Glick and family. His three kids, daughter Heather, Sons; Britton (Tina), Kyle (Jessica). Grandchildren; Katie Whalen; Emma, Sarah, and Cole Lukes; Kaija Pullman; Paxton, Waverly and Sam Lukes.

Butch was blessed with very special lifelong friends, devoted family and much love.

Celebration of life will be held at the family home at a later date.