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ALAN ROY LUKSIK of Aurora, Colorado, Steamboat Springs, CO and Detroit passed away in his sleep of cardiac failure during the night of July 29 - he was 68. Alan was a beloved father to Alexander (Beka) and Morgan (Hollie), grandfather to Adalyn, Ciena, Kelseah and Allaster, twin brother to Roger (Joan) and older brother to James "J.R." (Denise). Born Christmas Day, 1947, to Martin and Jane (Hitchcock) Luksik in Detroit, MI along with Roger. Became an Eagle Scout in 1963, graduated Cass Tech High School (1966) and Highland Park Junior College (1968). He owned a car repair business and a Chevron gas station while in Steamboat Springs. In 1979 he joined United Parcel Service and in 1990 was promoted and moved to Aurora. He retired in 2004 from UPS after 25 years as an Automotive Supervisor. An accomplished hot air balloon pilot he served as president of the Colorado Balloon Club. Alan lived life on his own terms. Most importantly he was always there when you needed him. |
