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