Reginald John Lucas

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Reg Lucas on April 19th at Royal Inland Hospital after a brief illness. Reg was born in Regina, Saskatchewan on November 6, 1938. He is survived by his wife of 62 years Barb, daughter Terri (Chris), sons Rob (Deb) and Tim (Susan), 8 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. He also leaves his sister Marie, brother Bob (Libby) and predeceased by his brother Barry.

Reg was raised in North Vancouver. After graduating high school he worked in the insurance industry for many years moving around the Province and settling in Kamloops in 1970. In 1977 the family moved to Invermere where Reg and Barb owned and operated a McLeods Hardware Store for nine years. During those years they formed strong bonds with wonderful friends that endure today. They moved back to Kamloops in 1987 where Reg returned to the insurance industry until his retirement in 1999.

Reg was an active volunteer with Kinsmen in his younger years and with Rotary for many years after that. He was a founding member of the Kamloops Aurora Centennial Rotary Club and a Paul Harris fellow. Reg was active in the Rivers Trail project with the City of Kamloops as well as the Parks and Recreation Committee. He was also a member of the Kamloops Woodworkers Guild using his hands to create masterpieces from furniture to toys for kids in need.

Reg could fix or do almost anything he put his mind to. He helped his children with countless renovation projects and was most willing to help friends who were in need of a “Mr. Fixit”. In retirement Reg and Barb spent many summers at Shuswap Lake and travelling. He enjoyed a good cup of coffee as much as a nice glass of wine. Reg had a tremendous work ethic and lived life according to his own values. Never afraid to speak his mind or impart his own humour into the conversation.