William Tucker Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

William Tucker passed away on August 29, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 3, 1923 to William Charles Tucker and Beatrice Fay Bixler in Culver City, California. Bill married Joyce Hall Tucker in Riverside, California on September 22, 1949. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Mesa Arizona Temple. Bill is a veteran of the U.S. Navy – he served in World War II on a merchant ship. He graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and worked at many prominent companies that took his family to several areas of the United States. His family meant everything to him and he was known for giving big, strong bear hugs. He was a loving father who supported his children in their extracurricular activities and he was their biggest fan. He was active in the LDS Church and held many service positions including his time as the Branch President in Jackson, TN. He and his wife faithfully served an LDS mission in the Rochester, New York mission from 2001-2002. Bill and Joyce had seven children: Robin Provost (Vern), Stephen Tucker (Pam), Karen Madsen (Jon), Gayle Wyner (Greg), Dina Driggs (Jim), P.W. Tucker (Paula) and Ben Tucker. He had 26 grandchildren, 57 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild born a few days ago. Preceded in death by his wife, father, mother and his brother, Wayne. Funeral services will be held at the River Ridge LDS Chapel at 10124 South 1300 West, South Jordan, Utah, on Thursday, September 4, 2014 at 11:00 AM. A viewing will be held at 10:00 AM prior to the funeral. Interment will follow the funeral at Larkin Sunset Gardens at 1950 East 10600 South in Sandy. The family would like to thank Utah Hospice Specialists and Solstice Hospice - in particular, Jolene - they were champions with Bill’s care this past year. We would also like to thank Cynthia Rios, Pita and Latu Fonua and Pesi Aso for their loving care with in-home services.

William Tucker

May 3, 1923 - August 29, 2014