OBITUARY: Albert Eugene Luce

Albert Eugene Luce

Albert Eugene Luce, 40, of Blackfoot, ID passed away on Sunday July 9, 2023 at EIRMC from injuries sustained in an ATV accident. He was born October 4, 1982 in St. George, Utah to William Albert Luce and Edith Ann Bunnell. In his youth he traveled with his grandpa Max Bunnell on his art excursions. He attended Moapa Valley High School in Overton, Nevada where he excelled in track, participated in cross country, band and year book publishing.

Following his graduation he served as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Brazil Salvador South Mission from 2002-2004. Upon returning from his mission he met the love of his life and married Lori Jo Young on November 20, 2004 in the Idaho Falls, Idaho Temple. Together they have three children: Kyrin (14), Taylon (7), and Paisley (1). His greatest calling in life was being a husband and father. He loves his family. His children and Lori are the center of his life.

Albert was no stranger to hard work and serving others. He worked for Lin’s Market in Overton, NV, Warnick Painting, and Mickelsen Construction before beginning his career as a police officer which was his calling. He loved being a police officer and his brothers and sisters in blue. For the last 14 years he has been serving as a police officer in various positions in Bannock County. At the time of his death he was corporal at the jail where he was teaching new recruits and working with inmates.

He was known for treating the inmates with great respect. He also helped out at Troika Restoration where he cleaned and repelled from dozens of temples and church houses and helped as a ski technician at Bill’s Sport Shop.

He was heavily involved with Boy Scouts of America, Order of the Arrow and Woodbadge. He was a member of the Idaho Gun Guild and Blackfoot Gunfighters Guild where he would take part in the reenactments of shootouts. Albert always looked for ways to make people feel they were loved, were important and felt welcome. He was always willing to help those in need. He has loved serving as the activity day leader for the boys in his ward.

When he wasn’t working or serving his community he enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing and camping and spending time outdoors. He also played a role in the Community Players as an actor and enjoyed helping build sets and props for various plays and productions.

Albert is survived by his wife, Lori Jo Luce and their three children: Kyrin, Taylon and Paisley; his mother Edith Ann Luce of Overton, Nevada; his in-laws, Rex and Bobbi Jo Young of Moreland, Idaho; his siblings: Sara (Dustin) Adams of Salt Lake, Utah, and Hanna (Josh) Taylor of Logandale, Nevada; brothers-in-law: Brian (Holly) Young of Pocatello, Idaho and Jason (Becky) Young of Riverside, Idaho; sister-in-law, Juli (Jon) Clapp of Blackfoot, Idaho; and numerous nieces and nephews, whom he adored.

He was preceded in death by his father Bill Luce; his grandmothers, Julia Bunnell and Sara Luce; grandfathers, Max Bunnell, and Eugene Luce, as well as his Aunt Evenlyn Bunnell.

Funeral services were held July 12, 2023 in Blackfoot, ID.

Albert gave in death as he gave in life, being an organ donor, and gave the gift of life through his donation of his organs.

Condolences can be sent to condolances@hawkerfuneralhome.com.