Sumner resident Louis Elston Duke, 79, died Dec. 1, 2013, in Enumclaw.

He was born March 24, 1934, in Bremerton, Wash., to Elston and Edith Duke. He grew up on a farm in Bremerton. After high school, he became an army medic, stationed in Germany. He later worked in a hammer shop and retired after 45 years as a Boeing supervisor. He was a world traveler who enjoyed hiking, backpacking, skiing, fishing, hunting, photography. and spending time with family and friends.

He is survived by daughter Deborah J. Ray and husband Danny of Bonney Lake; brother Edward Duke and wife Patricia of Meridian, Idaho; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a son, Timothy Elston Duke, on Oct. 23, 2013.

A visitation is planned for 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, with a funeral service at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, both at Weeks’ Funeral Home in Buckley.

Memorials may be made to Union Gospel Mission.

All may sign the online guest book at www.weeksfuneralhomes.com.