Joan Luke

Click on the tribute wall above to view Joan's video tribute. Joan was the daughter of Chauncy and Edna (Steffke) Crispin. A graduate of Airport High School, she married the love of her life, Coleman “Ray” Luke in 1950. Sadly he preceded her in death October 30, 2015. A dedicated homemaker, Joan also worked as a School Bus Driver and Mail Carrier for the United States Post Office, retiring in 1994. Joan was a member of the Rockwood Historical Society, Rockwood First Congregational Church and a member of the Women’s Auxiliary VFW Post 4230, Rock of Gibraltar. She enjoyed cooking, gardening and listening to 50’s music, but her most treasured times were those spent with her family. Joan leaves to cherish her memory her children: Christopher Luke of Newport, Patricia (Desmond) Saliba of Gibraltar and David (Sandra) Luke of Rockwood; grandchildren: Eric Saliba, Bryan Saliba, David Luke and Max Luke; as well as a sister Nancy Beach of Missouri. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by three siblings: Lester Crispin, Bob Crispin and Pearl Pickins.