Luke Fender
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A Celebration of Life for Luke James Fender, 34, Lawrence, KS will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 18, 2013 at the New Life in Christ Church (619 Vermont Street, Lawrence, KS). Inurnment will be at a later date at Memorial Park Cemetery in Lawrence. He died on Friday, April 12, 2013 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. A year ago, he was diagnosed and was being treated for pancreatic cancer.
Luke was born on November 25, 1978 in Topeka, KS, the son of Edward Fender and Linda Edds Fender.
He was a 1997 graduate of Lawrence High School and played on the LHS football team. He formerly attended the University of Kansas.
He was employed by the United Rotary Brush Corporation of Lenexa, KS. He had received a national award from his company in 2011 for his service.
Luke was a member of the New Life in Christ Church in Lawrence, was an avid KU sports fan, and enjoyed reading, watching MMA Fights, playing video games, and spending time with his family and friends.
He was married to Michelle Knight on May 17, 2008 in Lawrence, KS. She survives of the home.
He is also survived by a son, Garion D. Fender, of the home, his parents, Edward Fender and Linda Drennon, both of Topeka, KS, and three sisters, Theresa Fender of Oak Grove, KY, Miriam Dixon, and Rachel Fender, both of Topeka, KS.
The family will greet friends from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at the Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.
The family suggests memorials in his name to the Garion D. Fender Educational Fund that will be established at Capitol Federal Savings and Loan in Lawrence and may be sent in care of the mortuary.
Mitchell and Garion you will remember Luke for being a good husband and father. I believe everyone that new Luke would say he had a kind heart and would help people. I was not, expecting this day to come so soon, but you told me you were ready.
Love Mom
Luke, I will miss you greatly. You was a great brother in law and friend. You was an awesome father and husband always providing for your family. You brought much love and joy to our family and everyone that knew you.
Luke, you were the perfect husband for my sister. I could see, from day one, that you made her the happiest woman on earth. You treated my sister like a queen. I loved how you cared for your family. Your son, Garrion, has so much love and respect for you. I’ll be here for him, forever. You were the definition of a “family man”. You always put family first, and you became part of my family immediately. Your work ethic was impressive! You worked two jobs, when needed, to provide for your family. I admired your faith and attitude, while you fought cancer. You inspired me! I wish we had more time together, my friend. I love you! May the love you showed others, surround you for all eternity!
so sorry for your lose
Luke was such a wonderful person, always thinking of others.
Luke is an amazing soul and one of the most conscientious co-workers I have ever worked with. I will always have fond memories of working with him. Never a day would go by that he didn’t share the love of his wife and son. Always a story deeply grown from his faith.
I am truly saddened to hear of the passing of Luke. He was a wonderful man & one of the hardest working people I ever knew. Whenever he spoke of his wife & son at work his face would light up, he will be missed greatly. God Speed.
Luke was a great guy and will surely be missed by many.
Michelle:
I am so sorry to hear of your husband’s passing. I am sure this is a difficult time for you and family. I pray that all of you can find comfort in time to know he isn’t suffering and that you can celebrate the many wonderful memories you have together. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your son.
Luke was one of my students at LHS. He was just such a wonderful young man. I enjoyed his positive outlook and his great smile. I taught for 32 years, and had lots of students. There are many I don’t remember, especially now as i grow older, but I will always remember Luke. I am so sorry to hear of his passing, much much too soon.
I did not know Luke for very long but the short time I did could tell what a wonderful person he was. Sending prayers out to his family.
Luke was a great person and co-worker with a great attitude. He will be missed.
I’m so sorry to hear about Luke’s death. I didn’t get to meet Luke but I did work with Michelle at LHS. My sympathy and prayers for you, Michelle, your little son and all of the family.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Fender and Knight families. The West Middle School family is here if you need anything.
Will always remember our visit with Luke, Michelle and Garrion at Wanda’s house when we were celebrating Luke’s first meal after his surgery and chemo. We are praying for the family.
Donald , Wanda , Michelle , Dan Just Heard of your Loss
My prayers and thoughts are with you and yours Gary
I was very lucky to have known Luke. He loved his son and his wife, Michelle very much. He loved and supported his son through his actions and words. Luke was very thoughtful and kind. He was a great dad and devoted father. Garion always spoke very highly of his father and loved the time that they spent together. Garion was fortunate to have such a great man in his life.
I was very lucky to have known Luke. He loved his son and his wife, Michelle very much. He loved and supported his son through his actions and words. Luke was very thoughtful and kind. He was a great dad and devoted father. Garion always spoke very highly of his father and loved the time that they spent together. Garion was fortunate to have such a great man in his life.
Michelle, Donald, Wanda, and Dan.
I am sadden by your recent loss and our families thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
Dear Michelle, Garion, and extended family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Although there is comfort in knowing that Luke is with the Lord and free from the suffering he’s endured the last year, the grief of losing a loving husband, father, and friend is more than difficult. Know that there are people who love you and want to help in any way they can. Find those people who will share in and through your grief. Be good to yourselves. See Luke in the people, places and things that he loved.
Sincerely,
Ange Amon (Brandon’s mom)