A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 22 for former Scotts Valley resident John David Lusk who died in Portland, Ore. surrounded by friends and family. He was 46.
Mr. Lusk was born in San Jose to Kenneth and Nancy Lusk and attended Vine Hill Elementary School in Scotts Valley. He met his life-long best friend Jeff Harrington in fourth grade.
Mr. Lusk developed a passion for fly fishing after the mayor of Scotts Valley introduced him to the activity as a child. While in middle school he held a part-time job teaching fly fishing at a local bait shop. Two years ago he caught his largest fish ever, a 23-pound salmon on a fly rod.
A strong student, Mr. Lusk graduated from Soquel High School in 1984 before attending California State University, Chico. There he met his sweetheart, Gwen whom he married in 1991. The couple had had two children; a son Trevor, 18 and daughter Lauren, 16.
Mr. Lusk earned a Bachelors of Science degree in electrical engineering in 1989.
Mr. Lusk had many friends and loved outdoor activities including fishing, tennis and camping. He was also known for his interest in music. Friends and family knew him as the one who always organized activities and was the glue that brought many people together.
He is survived by spouse Gwen Lusk of Tigard, Ore.; children Trevor and Lauren Lusk of Tigard; mother Nancy Lusk of Campbell; and sister Stephanie Muccia of Scotts Valley.
A celebration of life will be held at 1p.m., Saturday, June 22 at Calvin Presbyterian Church, 10445 SW Canterbury Lane in Tigard.
