Birth date: Nov 1, 1921 Death date: Aug 2, 2020
Mrs. Kathleen A. (Kay) Lucking, age 98, of Spring Lake passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020 at Grand Pines Assisted Living Center. She was born November 1, 1921 in Grand Haven to Clarence and Jennie (Bolt) Austin. In 1948, she marri Read Obituary
Kay was a teacher that made a positive impact on students both in and outside of the classroom. We have fond memories of seeing her and Bob on walks and interacting with them in church. Our condolences to her family.
Jan and Jack Ditmar
Sympathies to Kay Lucking’s family for the loss of a remarkable person! I was fortunate to have been a colleague of Kay’s at SLHS for many years. She was my mentor. Kay asked the best from her students yet no more than she asked of herself! Kay could be counted on to express her opinion but always after consideration of all points of view. She modeled honesty and integrity for her students and fellow teachers alike. I will miss but NOT forget Kay Lucking!!
My husband Brian and I had the good fortune of becoming next-door neighbors to Kay and her husband Bob in 2003. We shared many neighborly conversations over our adjoining chain-link fence, and over the years Kay and I developed a close enough bond for sharing on a more personal level as well. I will always teasure the gift of her friendship.
I had Mrs Lucking for teacher at Spring Lake Schools. I was in the first graduating class at SL 1965. She was a awesome teacher and I learned to type very fast. Sympathies to her family.
I have had many strong women mentor me over the last 37 years. This woman was the first. I spent most of my junior year of high school and my entire senior year in her presence. She taught me to be efficient and organized but most of all respectful and kind. Mrs. Lucking arranged an interview for me when I graduated high school. Little did I know it was with her sister Lois Christman. I sat nervously across from Mrs. Christman (a women just as strong as her sister) as she explained to me the open position. When she was done she asked if I wanted the position. She told me that if her sister recommended me that was all she needed to hire me. That was the beginning of my working career. I cannot thank Mrs. Lucking enough for her guidance and faith in me. She was truly a special woman.
Rob, our prayers are with you. What a grand lady she was. Had her for a teacher. Both of us. Your parents hardly ever missed SL Presbyteria church. She lived a full rich life. Rest in peace good and faithful servant!
This lady was a force to reckon with because she truly cared about the degree of education that she provided to each student. I thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated her structure, compassion, and true passion. She is a legend in her own right. Prayers of peace, comfort, and support to her family as she celebrates her new life and reunion with her husband and family above.
Claire and I send our deep sympathy to Rob and family. kay was a good friend. We enjoyed our frequent visits with her at Grand Pines. She and husband Rob loved to walk about the Village and often stopped at our home to chat...great memories of a great lady!
She was quite a person, to say the least. Challenging as a teacher, but for the purpose of helping students to realize their potential. And, if you ever had the opportunity to interact with her outside of the classroom, she was very caring, encouraging and supportive. Dave's comments sum her up pretty well: GOOD PEOPLE!
So sorry to hear of Mrs. lucking passing. She was my buisness teacher in Spring Lake High School she was always tough on you but for good reason when she talked you listened was very kind and caring outside of class . She will be missed they don't make Em like that anymore. Forever in our hearts .
