Charlie was a friend, boss, mentor, Co-coach, and co-official among many things in my life. Charlies strongest quality was his staunch loyalty to those in is sphere of influence. He always took care of his friends. His knack at mediation was legendary. Never one to not express his opinion and we were always thankful for his insight. He changed the world in many different ways. I will miss him very much.❤️😢
Judge Charile Luukinen and I became professionals in the Law Enforcement community of Polk County, OR in the Mid 1970's. He made me a better witness in the court room as a Deputy Sheriff for Polk County. Charlie and I were both Big sport Fans, he came from Astoria, OR High School's Metro league and I from the PIL High School league in Portland, OR. Knowing many of the same Athletes of the mid 1960's we had many conversations. By 1982 Judge Luukinen and I both became parents of twin children from there we became co-coachs along with Jeff Hilfiker with West-Salem Little league. Charlie and I continued are coaching with our sons through middle School and High School. Judge Luukinen would ask my wife and me at times to watch his twins Alan and Amanda. Charlie was a good Friend, mentor and colleague, I cherished his friendship. Be at peace Charlie with the Father, Son and Holy ghost.
So sorry and sad to hear of Charlie’s passing. He was one of the finest basketball officials in the state over the years, and mentored many young, up and coming officials in the mid Willamette valley, helping assure fair play on the basketball court. I always enjoyed my interactions with Charlie. My condolences to Val and the rest of the family. He will be missed.
Charlie was a friend, boss, mentor, Co-coach, and co-official among many things in my life. Charlies strongest quality was his staunch loyalty to those in is sphere of influence. He always took care of his friends. His knack at mediation was legendary. Never one to not express his opinion and we were always thankful for his insight. He changed the world in many different ways. I will miss him very much.❤️😢
Judge Charile Luukinen and I became professionals in the Law Enforcement community of Polk County, OR in the Mid 1970's. He made me a better witness in the court room as a Deputy Sheriff for Polk County. Charlie and I were both Big sport Fans, he came from Astoria, OR High School's Metro league and I from the PIL High School league in Portland, OR. Knowing many of the same Athletes of the mid 1960's we had many conversations. By 1982 Judge Luukinen and I both became parents of twin children from there we became co-coachs along with Jeff Hilfiker with West-Salem Little league. Charlie and I continued are coaching with our sons through middle School and High School. Judge Luukinen would ask my wife and me at times to watch his twins Alan and Amanda. Charlie was a good Friend, mentor and colleague, I cherished his friendship. Be at peace Charlie with the Father, Son and Holy ghost.
So sorry and sad to hear of Charlie’s passing. He was one of the finest basketball officials in the state over the years, and mentored many young, up and coming officials in the mid Willamette valley, helping assure fair play on the basketball court. I always enjoyed my interactions with Charlie. My condolences to Val and the rest of the family. He will be missed.
RIP Charlie! One of the best of the best!
Our condolences to Val and the family.