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Luke Hoyer Obituary

Luke T. Hoyer, 15, of Parkland, FL passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 14, 2018. Luke was born in Louisville, CO on October 25, 2002. Luke was a quiet young man with simple tastes: basketball, video games, chicken nuggets and anything sweet. He loved his family, his dogs and his friends. Luke didn't need to say much; just having him around made the room feel warm and welcoming. His smile and good nature will be greatly missed by those that knew and loved him. We will continue to feel his presence in our hearts and souls. He will always be our Lukey-Bear. Surviving Luke is his loving parents Thomas and Gena Stroud Hoyer, a sister Abby Hoyer, a brother Jake Hoyer, his Maternal Grandparents Janice and Eddy Stroud, his Paternal Grandparents Richard and Ann Hoyer, his aunts and uncles, Ron and Joan Cox, Jim and Joan Tucker, Susan and Paul Cooper, Sally and Tim Button and Pat Hoyer and his cousins, Trey Cox, Grant Cox, Anna Tucker, James Tucker, Mathew Button, Grace Button and Zachary Button. The family will receive friends on Sunday, February 18, 2018 from 2:30 P.M. until 5:30 P.M. at Church by the Glades, 400 Lakeview Drive, Coral Springs, FL, 33071. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, February 19, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at Church by the Glades. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Luke's memory to Voices for Children of Broward County, 401 E Las Olas Blvd., Suite 130-301, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, or at voicesbroward.org.

Published by Sun-Sentinel on Feb. 17, 2018.
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Luke you were so nice taking from your family too young. I´m sorry Luke for what has happened to you. You had so much to live for. I never met you but I do think of you and this tragedy. May God give you eternal love and keep you safe. From Fallston Md.

Doreen Dudley

November 4, 2022

Don't know why but I have this feeling of just contacting the Hoyer Family. I live in NC and have watched most of the trial through U-tube segments. You can just tell they are an awesome family by the way they have carried themselves through this tragedy. No one has any idea how parents can deal with this, but I have a gut feeling it is through their faith, you can see it, you can feel it when they are talking. My thoughts and prayers continue to be with your family. Could someone make sure the family gets this message. Thanks

Steve Boughman

Other

November 3, 2022

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. I still think of your son, even though I never met him! I still think of Luke's family and friends!
God bless you all!
Forever in my prayers!

Debi

Other

August 2, 2022

I'm so so sorry for your incredible loss. May God give you strength each day to continue to live, press on, and thrive in the aftermath of this tragedy. Your son, Luke was a wonderful gift and what a handsome young man he was. Smile for the love you all shared. It has not been taken away as love always remains.

Becky

August 1, 2022

luke, it’s ur graduation year now. i miss you. hope ur getting enough chicken nuggets. miss you.

trin

Friend

January 3, 2021

Still thinking of you and your family!
Prayers for your family! Will never forget!!

Deborah Sanner

January 13, 2020

i miss you every day luke. i cant believe itll be 2 years soon since youve been gone. hope youre soaring high up in heaven

Friend

January 10, 2020

I think of you often. I really think of your family and pray that they have faith! I am now grieving for a person who mean't everything to me! It is terribly hard for me! So I do not what to imagine what the your parents are going thru. Even though I know you are in a better place and that is where we really all want to go to... the hardest part is missing the person you love so very much your heart bleeds! Everyone says to look at the happy memories, but right now they hurt to remember... I pray your families grief is not so overbearing right now! I am sure they are still hurting terribly.. God bless you all! With Love to all !

Deborah Sanner

July 22, 2019

Thinking about you Luke. Remembering you and feeling the love of your spirit everyday! Miss you.

July 21, 2019

You are very much missed and very much loved!

May 28, 2019

Thinking of you today with love and affection. Miss you!

April 8, 2019

youll never be forgotten. i dont know you or even live anywhere close to you but i think about you and the 16 other victims everyday. i hope god is treating you right with lots of love. :)

kamdyn borhani

March 21, 2019

Dear Luke - You left an imprint on my heart. You're in my thoughts every day. As you continue on please know that I am grateful to God for the gift that was YOU . Until we meet again.

February 21, 2019

Almost a year you are gone, I don't even know you but everyday i thought/think of you and lite a candle for you. You remind me so so much of my son. RIP.

Jen verstandig

February 3, 2019

I hope your happy and watching over us. Love you!

February 2, 2019

Not a day goes by when I don't think of you. I miss you.

January 20, 2019

Oh where are you this Christmas Eve...I feel your love is still near to me... I love you Luke

December 24, 2018

I think of you every day and I keep you in my heart!

December 10, 2018

Love you!

November 25, 2018

I think of you every single day and I miss you!

November 17, 2018

Miss you more each and every day Luke

November 4, 2018

You are so special. I feel your presence and love around me all the time and I celebrate you today and always because your kindness and love surrounds us all each and every day. Love you Luke!

October 25, 2018

My heart feels so heavy. It just hurts. I miss you.

October 11, 2018

I wish I could just take a peek and see how happy you are. I know you are. I just wish I could be too. Miss you :(

October 2, 2018

I feel love in my heart and sadness in my eyes when I think of you.. I miss you.

October 1, 2018

Missing you still. I miss you.

September 20, 2018

I just want to say how much I miss you. I really, really miss you.

September 12, 2018

miss you lots Luke, you defiantly meant a lot to me. we only spoke two or three times but you really made my day when we did speak. always and forever will be in my heart

August 21, 2018

You are always in my thoughts and in my heart.

Monique Vetrano

August 19, 2018

Just a reminder that you are loved and never forgotten.

August 17, 2018

You're heavy on my mind today. Always in my heart tucked away. Miss you. Xxoo

August 9, 2018

Im sorry you had to die like this. So sorry. Rest In Peace buddy. We all love you and miss you.

Nora A

Student

August 5, 2018

love you!!!!!!!

August 1, 2018

thinking about you handsome. love you bunches!

July 25, 2018

Why you!? :( I miss you with all my heart and soul.

July 19, 2018

I'm currently sitting on my couch crying. Today a ten year old lost her life. It doesn't matter how, her life was still taken way too young. It made me think of you. It makes me think what I have done to deserve this life while others out there who deserve it way more than me are losing theirs. You are so loved Luke. I wish you could be home with your mom. I wish your family could hear your voice one more time. I love you. You are loved. You will never stop being loved.

July 17, 2018

Every step I take,
Every move I make
Every single day,
Every time I pray
I'll be missing you

June 23, 2018

Sweet Luke...You are always on my mind, in my heart and I miss you so much - I really, really miss you. xo

June 17, 2018

I think of you all the time. I know you're happier than all of us here in a better place but still, we miss you and want you back. We love you.

June 3, 2018

Luke, it's 1:22 in the morning and you just came across my mind. Everyday i question why I was put on this Earth. I question why certain things have to happen. I will live my life for you. Every adventure I take, you're taking it with me. Every new food I try, you're trying it with me. I'm sending so much love to your family.

Kat

June 3, 2018

Hi just wanted to let you know that I am always and forever thinking of you. I will never forget you. You were taking away to soon. I wish i can console your mom.

Jennifer Verstandig

May 31, 2018

You're in my thoughts, heart and soul - everyday.

May 30, 2018

Luke Sorry That you Died
See you In Heaven

Jamissen Klein

May 30, 2018

Sorry I Did Not Know you
But We Will Talk in Heaven
I Will Introduce Me To you
When I Get To Heaven
I Will Talk to you

Jamissen Klein

May 30, 2018

I Cant Wait To See you in Heaven We Will Be Talking Together I Will Introduce Myself to you

Jamissen Klein

Friend

May 30, 2018

Sorry I Don't Know you Luke But you And Me Will Be Best Friends In Heaven

[email protected] Klein

Friend

May 30, 2018

I still remember you, and I hope your okay, I love you.

kimberly

May 28, 2018

You are missed so very much. We love you.

May 21, 2018

Miss and love you!

May 20, 2018

I am just thinking of you, Luke. It has been a difficult week.

May 16, 2018

Today's my 18th birthday but I can't be fully happy because you're not here. I love you. ❤

May 15, 2018

Missing you hurts so bad. But I can't stop missing you. Come back!!?!

Friend

May 15, 2018

Luke i have been missing you everyday for the past 3 months and its still so surreal that ill never get to see you ever again. You never left my thoughts you never will and ill continue to fight for you until my last day . I love you so much with all my heart luke-y ill see you soon.

N F

Significant_other

May 12, 2018

I wish I could hug you tight today ❤ Sending so much love to you.

May 11, 2018

❤Miss you buddy

Friend

May 10, 2018

❤ just thinking about you.

May 6, 2018

Everyday I think of you!

May 5, 2018

Such a tragic. I will always wonder and say why. May the family and entire community draw closer and get moving together in unity and love.

Joyce Haynes

April 30, 2018

I'm thinking about you, Handsome! ❤ I always will.

April 30, 2018

Miss you!

April 27, 2018

I am just thinking about you and how I wish you were here. I love you!

April 24, 2018

It's so hard from an earthly perspective to understand why you're not here. I can only believe that some people are just too good for this world.

April 19, 2018

There isn't a day that goes by that you're not on my mind. I love you, precious. ❤ We miss you everyday.

April 18, 2018

Rest in peace, you beautiful soul.

Brea Young

April 16, 2018

Thinking of you today. ❤

April 16, 2018

Missing you Luke! I think of you everyday! I know your parents feel you around them
all the time. Love from my heart to you and your family.

Monique Vetrano

April 11, 2018

Jesus said heaven is here on earth. I know you're still here with your family and friends. Love lives on and so do you! Happy Easter! Love you!

April 1, 2018

Happy Easter Luke! We love you and I hope you're enjoying it up in Heaven.

April 1, 2018

Luke, you were only 15 years old when your life was taken so senselessly. You had a lot of growing up to do, graduating high school, going to college, getting your driver's license, getting married and having children. I just can't imagine all of the hard ache your family must have. Many prayers.

Jay Morris

March 27, 2018

Although we never knew your baby boy, we had business at one point with the company your sons father works for. We are still deeply saddened each and every day. As we continue to see more and more each day in the news, we are reminded of what you must be going through. This is a extraordinary tough loss. Our deepest condolences. Luke and your family are always in our heart.

Anonymous Friends

March 26, 2018

Hey Luke, it's me again. I think of you everyday and this is how I connect with you. Writing to you. I love you oh so very much and I wish I could have protected you. I know you're happy where you are but, just know that you're a thought in my mind everyday. I love you.

March 26, 2018

"You were born a child of light's wonderful secret-- you return to the beauty you have always been"

Gloria Constantine

March 24, 2018

RIP

Jennifer Verstandig

March 24, 2018

Oh my I don't know where to begin. Dear Luke you really stand out to me because i am a mom of 3 boys. You truly remind me of my oldest son who is 16. You resemble him and have the same interest. Why did this happen to these innocent kids?? Why Luke? I cry every day like you were mine. I wish i can hold you. Sweet dreams lil boy. In my hear you will always be. Wish i can hold your parents. My heart us bleeding.
RIP

Jennifer Verstandig

March 24, 2018

Luke has truly touched my heart. I light a white candle for him every day. God bless you all.

Monica

March 23, 2018

Dear Luke. I think about you a lot in disbelief. How could someone take away all of these precious lives. You stand out because you were were so young and you look like a very nice boy. I pray for your family having to thru such a terrible tradegy. I'm so sorry Luke. I know you are with God and you are seeing something beautiful. Know that you and your family are in my prayers. I will never forget you.

March 22, 2018

Luke i dont know you but you seemed like a really nice kid!

Jase Grimes

March 21, 2018

Luke was my big cousin and im gonna miss him so much love you luke

March 18, 2018

Yesterday my school walked out for you; then I ate a 20 piece nugget since they were your favorite. ❤

March 15, 2018

I had the honor of speaking about Luke's life at my school's walkout today. I am so sorry for your loss. He will never be forgotten.

Emily Franco

March 14, 2018

May God keep you in His loving arms for all eternity, Luke. May you rest in peace.

Lynn Thompson

March 14, 2018

Prayers from Canada.

Kristie R.

March 13, 2018

rip he was way to young

miles clark

March 13, 2018

Rest in Peace. I'm so sorry this happened.

Erin Patton

March 12, 2018

Marcella Povia

March 11, 2018

Rest in peace Luke.

March 9, 2018

I already sent a message! But, it still is bothering me the pain you all are enduring. It breaks my heart! So, I don't want to imagine what it is doing to all of you. I read all the entries in tbe book . I hope you don't mind... I have grandchildren and it scares me. .. It can happen! Lukes was here on earth for a reason and he will be remembered! I know you all are going thru all kinds of emotions,but I hope you can eventually live for Luke! God Bless with love and Prayers!

Deborah Sanner

March 8, 2018

I ate chicken nuggets the other night for you, Luke. I never eat chicken nuggets, ever. I will always remember you. You are so loved and so missed everyday.

March 8, 2018

Although I never had the opportunity to meet such a fine young man as Luke, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time. May our Lord's blessings and love be upon all of you now and always.

Dan DeQuoy

March 7, 2018

My heart hurts everyday. I wish I could reverse this for your family. I pray everyday for you and keep Luke in my thoughts. I know he is around you still shining his light and beauty. My prayers are with your family.

Camille Marro

March 6, 2018

We will never forget you Luke.

Christian Touhey

Friend

March 6, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. R.I.P. Luke

March 5, 2018

R.I.P.

March 4, 2018

Josie Little

March 3, 2018

Josie Little

March 3, 2018

My condolences go out to this family and Luke Hoyer. I, myself, am a Freshman and share the same birthday as Luke. Forever on my birthday, I'll remember him. My condolences and prayers go to your son. I'm sitting here listening to Imagine reading this, and it broke my heart. Your son will forever be in my heart. RIP Luke Hoyer, you'll forvever be missed by humdreds, and thousands.

Josie Little

March 3, 2018

Phyllis Watson

February 28, 2018

Although I do not personally know Luke, please accept my sincerest condolences. I am a Stoneman Douglas Alumni. Never in a million years would any of us think something this tragic would happen in our own school. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. May you lean on our heavenly father as a source of comfort. Pray to him in times of need. Trusting that he will provide all that you need.

Tiffany

February 28, 2018

Although I've never met Luke, I'm sending my condolences out to all his family and friends. I'm deeply saddened by the lives lost during this shooting. Rest in peace, Luke.

Jordan Wook

February 27, 2018

Kyle Speck

February 27, 2018

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