July 8, 1935 ~ September 16, 2015
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our dear brother, Don.
Don is survived by brother Ed (Bud), sisters Cass Barnes and Virg. Flett, many nieces and spouses, nephews and spouses, grand nieces and spouses, and grand nephews and spouses.
He was predeceased by his parents Mary and Peter, sisters: Victoria, Anne, Rose, Phyllis; sister in –law Helen; brothers-in-law: Mern, George, Bill, Gerry and Keith; and nephew Cam.
Don was born in Beausejour and resided there all of his life except for a six month stint working at the Dewline, Baffin Island upon completion of high school. Upon his return he secured a position with Great West Life until he made a career change in 1963, at which time he attended university to establish himself in a teaching career. He obtained a position in Beausejour and remained there until his retirement.
Don was active in sports, participating in slo pitch ball, curling, and was an avid hunter and fisherman.
He was a great, son, brother, uncle and friend; a very kind and caring man.
Following Don’s wishes, no funeral service will be held. Cremation has taken place and a private family interment will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Don’s memory to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, 200-6 Donald Street, Winnpeg, MB R3L 0K6.
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Susan Kaatz
So Sorry for your families loss.
Mr. Luy was a great teacher to many and a real genuine person. He will be missed by so many.
Gladys Bukoski-Peters
My condolences to family and friends of Mr. Luy. I have great memories of BCI ~ Mr. Luy played a huge part in those memories ~ Wonderful friend and super teacher…May you rest in peace, Mr. Luy. You will be missed…
Pat HLadki
Condolences to all of Don’s family. He was a very great teacher and well respected by the students and his co-workers. He will missed very much.
Tim & Michelle Rosentreter
We are thinking of all of you at this time. We know his presence will be greatly missed in your family. As an educator he was one of the finest and didn’t demand respect but most often was given it. He will be missed by so many.
Christine Dutka (Bukoski)
I had Mr. Luy as an English teacher in high school & loved him. Behind his rough & gruff exterior was a funny, kind man who was so good at teaching Shakepseare. I will always remember how he addressed his students not by their first name but as Mr. or Ms. followed by your sir name. Always thought that was neat. He will be missed by so many.
C Schoenberger
Mr. Luy was one of the most memorable teachers I’ve ever had. Not only was he knowledgeable but he had the patience of a saint.
Grant and Judy Plohman
Our deepest sympathy to Don’s family. We have so many wonderful memories of him. He was a true and loyal friend for 40 years. He will be missed in our lives but held in our hearts. Farewell dear friend!
Cheryl Shaw
The sun has set for another of Beausejour’s finest men, a man I looked up to in school, who I held in great respect then and still to this day, who was a fabulous teacher. He was a part of who I became, made me want to work hard in school. He had a great smile, had many stories and jokes to tell, always called me Miss Hamende in school, was always very active, hunting, fishing, riding his bike…I will miss seeing him so much at the shop, when he came to visit the boys, to make sure they were working, or to talk about the latest car show on the past weekend. I will seeing him drive around town in his Mustangs, and on his bike….he was the best, rest in peace Mr Luy…you will be missed…Bob and Jack from First Street Auto will miss his visits and camaraderie… Bob and Cheryl Shaw
Jack Kowalchuk
His inspiration for students to do their best, inspired me in my career. He was a dramatic teacher with the flare to act out Shakespearian parts, standing on the chair for ‘to be,or not to be”. When I returned in 2000 his love for hunting and fishing was a true passion with him and I enjoyed the many wonderful conservations we had whenever we met.God bless and rest in peace Don, for you were indeed a noble teacher.
Nadine Martin (King)
My sympathy to Don’s family. I had the pleasure of having Mr. Luy as my high school English teacher. He was a well-liked and highly respected teacher. I have many fond memories of him. Rest in peace Mr. Luy.
Rob Phillips
Best teacher I ever had, he treated his students with respect and received the same.