Arlene Faith Luker

Arlene Faith (Anderson) Luker was born December 15, 1932 in Kingsburg to Waldon and Esther Anderson. She was the younger sister of Eva. She was a graduate of Kingsburg High school, went to Reedley College, and finished her education at Fresno State University with a teaching credential. Arlene met Don her senior year and they were married July 4, 1952, the only day the army would give Don off. Arlene was so proud to be Swedish. Every Christmas she would make lutfisk, potato sausage, and limpa bread. She taught her girls how to make these so that they can keep the tradition going. Arlene started teaching at Washington school in 1953. She moved to Lincoln school the next year. She taught 3rd grade but for the last 20 years she was in a kindergarten class. She taught for 29 years. She took time off to have her children, Katherine, Marcia, Sharon. They added Michael through adoption. As her family was growing up she became a 4-H leader, a timer at swim meets and always worked in VBS at the church. When she retired, Don and Arlene spent a lot of time on the road in their motorhome. They loved being at the coast during the summer. They joined the Gypsies and there were monthly trips. She was a member of the Tuesday Club and she and dad spent many hours as members of the Kingsburg Gun club during the state shoot. Arlene had a standing hair appointment every Friday and for several years she met with a group of ladies for breakfast on Saturday. Don and Arlene were members of the Orchard Bible Fellowship. Arlene is survived by her daughters- Kathy Mallory, Marcia Erling (Eric), and Sharon DeMers (Greg). Grandchildren Jacqueline Gama (Robert), Jessica Alegre (Gary), Evan DeMers, David DeMers (Kristen), Josh Luker, Matt Luker and Jarrod Luker and 4 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Don, son Michael, sister Eva. The family would like to thank Hinds hospice for the care they gave her. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Kingsburg Historical Society. There will be a reception following her burial at the Orchard Bible Fellowship. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, September 23rd, 2024 at Kingsburg Cemetery, 12782 E. Clarkson Avenue, Kingsburg. Services have been entrusted to Salser & Dillard Creighton Chapel. Memorial Tributes and condolences may be offered by logging onto www.salseranddillard.com.

Arlene Faith Luker

December 15, 1932 - September 11, 2024