Jon P. Luke

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Luke, Jon P. age 50, of North Bend, Wash., acci-dently from complications of a boat accident, doing what he loved most, fly fishing. A native of Orono, Jon was co-owner and talented creative director of Northwest Fly Fishing, Eastern Fly Fishing, Southwest Fly Fishing and American Fly Fishing magazines. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, adventurer, photographer, Grateful Dead fan and friend to many. Most of all, he was a great husband and a proud father of two sons. Jon was truly living the dream, with a big heart and a big personality. As creative director, Jon created the magazine's distinctive look that features exquisite photography, detailed maps, and enthusiastic writing. Jon was a skilled and avid photographer, whose work was featured in the magazine and elsewhere, and his underwater photography was recognized as being among the best. Jon and Kim were active with their boys in the outdoors as well as sports, with lacrosse taking center stage. Jon is survived by wife Kim and sons Ben and Caleb, North Bend, Wash.; father Duane, Wayzata; sisters Kim (David) Hakensen, Minnetonka, and Cindy (Paul) Dieter, Seattle; niece Amalie Dieter, Ashland, Ore.; uncle Jim Burnett, Minneapolis; and numerous cousins. Preceded in death by mother, Nancy. A gathering of family and friends to celebrate Jon will be held Saturday, April 14, from 1-3 p.m. in the auditorium at Folkestone, 100 Promenade Ave., Wayzata. Memorials preferred to the family. Arrangements by Flintoft's Funeral Home, Issaquah, Wash., (425) 392-6444.

Published on April 12, 2018