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Luke Robert Ross
November 8, 1976 ~ September 20, 2020
Luke was a lifelong Alaskan raised in Palmer, AK and lived in Anchorage, AK most of his adult life. He went to meet God September 20, 2020 after losing the battle with liver disease. He was a father, son, brother and a friend. He will now run, dance, shine and forever watch over us. He passed away at University of Washington Medical Center.
He is survived by his mother, Barbara Ross; daughter, Jordan Ross; six sisters; five brothers; and twenty nieces & nephews.
There will be a celebration of life for Luke at the Palmer Depot (610 S Valley Way, Palmer AK.) from 4pm to 8pm Friday October 23, 2020.
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