Kim Eugene Lucas — husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend — passed away unexpectedly on July 14, 2023. Hardworking, kind and compassionate, Kim’s passing was a great loss for many.

Born on March 25, 1950 in Scotia, Kim was the firstborn child to his parents Eugene and Ceva Lucas. Kim attended Fortuna High School, and many in his class were lifetime friends. He greatly enjoyed the four years he played as running back for the Fortuna High Huskies. Later, Kim attended Baylor Technical School in Texas, receiving his certification in dental technology and prosthodontics. Kim joined the Weber Dental Lab in 1975, working with David Weber who was a close friend for many years. Kim branched out to launch his own successful dental lab in 1980.

Kim was devoted to his work at Eaton Roughs Ranch. He loved sharing his cowboy life with others, but most of all with his son Kyle and grandchildren Addy and Carson. One of his great life joys was the annual roundup and branding at the ranch. He was appreciative and proud of the way he and his siblings worked together to make ranching a success, and whether hunting, working cattle, riding horses or spraying yellow star, ranch life for Kim was a continual adventure.

Kim found a new kind of joy in retirement. He and Barb loved their time spent at their second home in Arizona. Kim and Barb shared a loving relationship for 26 years. He supported Barb with his calm, quiet and steadfast demeanor, always planning their next adventure. His selfless personality helped guide Barb and his loved ones through both happy and difficult times. Kim was especially grateful to have spent time with his daughter Kari and family in New Mexico this past Spring. Kim’s appreciation for life was also seen over the years in his support for Kyle and Todd’s sporting events. Kim was also grateful for the time with his best friend for the last seven years, Leo.

Kim’s memberships included the Sonoma County Trailblazers, Humboldt County Cattlemen, California Dental Association, and he was a founding member of the Yager-Van Duzen Environmental Stewards.

He is survived by the love of his life for 26 years Barb Bugbee Lucas, his daughter Kari (Dennis) Dean, son Kyle (Lindsey) Lucas, stepchildren Todd (Heather) Lowder, Cassidy Ross, and Travis (Jessica) Genzoli. Kim also leaves behind grandchildren Ryan (Aneasha) Dean, Christian (Kylee) Dean, Addy Lucas and Carson Lucas, Leo and Romeo Ross, Ethan and Piper Lowder, great grandchildren Asher and Xavier Dean. He is also survived by his sisters Denise (Kenneth) Christen and Dana (Dean) Hunt; step-siblings Courtland (Dana) Ellis, Mark Ellis, Diana (Sid) Renner Noyes, Michael (MariLou) Renner, Cecelia (Larry) Renner Roubidoux, and Chris (Sabina) Renner. He is survived by his stepmother Dianne Lucas, nephews Jason (Jenna) Hunt, Rhett (Kristi) Imperiale, and niece Rene (John) Imperiale-Egan. Kim will also be greatly missed by his sisters-in-law and the families of Connie (Dave) Jones, Peggy (Louie) Valadao, and Kristine (Steve) Neel. He is predeceased by his father Eugene Lucas and his mother Ceva Lucas Renner, and father-in-law/friend Bob Bugbee.

A celebration of life is planned on August 31st at the Fortuna River Lodge at 2 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Sonoma County Trailblazers, 3355 Regional Parkway, Santa Rosa, CA 95403 — or a charity of your choice.

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