A Dog Obituary Written by My Sister

This is an obituary for a well-known and much-loved dog of Ventura, a golden retriever named Luke. The beloved and constant companion of Jim B., Lukey died suddenly and unexpectedly, but peacefully—without stirring or making a sound—during a short car ride on Friday, November 6. He was in the prime of his life at five and a half years of age.

Many in Ventura have thrilled to see Luke as he pranced about town. He and his elderly owner, Jim, were a perfect team and went everywhere together. Jim would ride on his red electric scooter, alongside of which Luke loved to prance as if on his tiptoes, with his beautiful coat swinging from side to side. Wherever the duo went, people young and old were magnetically drawn to Lukey’s joyful spirit and happy heart. “Can I pet your dog?” was often asked, for Luke’s big smile and gentle eyes held the promise of all that is good. Lots of love and happiness were exchanged between Lukey and his many well-wishers, always, it seemed, to the great benefit of both parties.

When let off his leash at the park, Luke would suddenly dash off running in great, exuberant figure eights, an expression of pure joy that was contagious to anyone present,
as he seemed to know quite well. He was a great dog.