Stephen M. Lucas

October 27, 1947 - June 19, 2017

Stephen Lucas passed away on June 19 at his home in Corvallis with family by his side. He succumbed to side effects of an immunotherapy drug used to treat his melanoma cancer. Steve was born in Esterville, Iowa, to MaryJane Olsen Lucas and James O. Lucas. His family moved shortly afterwards to Holbrook, Arizona, and Steve was raised in the semi-arid dessert landscape of vast open spaces. After studying wildlife science at New Mexico State University in the 1960's Steve worked as a Wildlife Biologist for the US Forest Service on several different National Forests, including the Tonto NF and Kaibab NF in Arizona, the Lincoln NF in New Mexico and finally the Siuslaw NF in Oregon. After retiring in 1998 Steve pursued his favorite activities of fishing, hunting, camping and cycling. Steve is survived by his brother, Gregg Lucas, his sister, Tamra (Lucas) Schlemmer and his wife of 32 years, Harriet Plumley. A private memorial event will be held at a place special to Steve. DeMoss Durdan Funeral Home is providing cremation services,(www.demossdurdan.com). Donations in memory of Steve may be made to the American Cancer Society at P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 or by phone at 1-800-227-2345.