G.A. "Jim" Duke   (May 25, 1935–December 20, 2025)

Glenn Anderson Duke was born May 25, 1935, in Loveland, Colorado.

He was very proud of his military service, which included being active in the Navy from 1952 to 1956, serving on the aircraft carrier USS SHANGRI-LA.    He was also a "Seabee" retiring from the Naval Reserves.

He was a carpenter in Idaho for many years before taking a job with the Corps of Engineers to work on the West Seattle Bridge. He retired after 20 years from the Corps of Engineers at the age of 65. He then volunteered at the McChord Thrift Store for several years.

G.A. "Jim" Duke was never one to sit still for long.  If his hands were idle, it meant he was already thinking about the next project.

Jim was a devoted homebody who found joy in creating things—especially with wood.  He loved woodworking, tinkering, repurposing, and figuring out how to make something useful out of what others might overlook.  His beautifully crafted walking sticks, often carved with care and character, were a true reflection of him: practical, sturdy, and made with intention. There was almost always a project in progress, and Jim liked it that way.

Above all else, Jim adored his wife, June, whom he married on May 12, 1990.  Their love was steady, deep, and unmistakable.  He also shared a close bond with his brother, Charlie Duke—the two spoke daily, a rhythm of connection that anchored Jim's life.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Hugh and Edna Duke; his beloved grandson, Jackson VanSickel, who held a special place in his heart; and his brother-in-law Roy Rollins just this past May.

He is survived by his wife, June; his daughter, Susie Duke, from his marriage to Pat Moyer Duke; his grandson, Sage VanSickel; his brother, Charlie, and sister-in-law, Nancy; sister-in-law Beverly Rollins and nephew Bradley Rollins; and several nieces and nephews in Idaho.

He leaves behind a family and friends who will miss his steady presence, his quiet devotion, and the comfort of knowing he was always nearby, always working on something, always caring in his own way.

Those who knew Jim will remember the sound of tools at work, the satisfaction he took in fixing and building, and the love he showed not through grand gestures, but through constancy, loyalty, and showing up every day.  A memorial will be held at a later date.

Jim will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered.