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Gary Tucker Obituary
Gary Tucker
May 17, 1958
October 31, 2021
Gary was born to Curtis and Marlys Tucker in Phoenix, Arizona. They moved to Long Beach, California where he grew up with Nancy, his sister. He enjoyed surfing, deep-sea fishing, and working on cars. All his mechanical skills were self-taught. He met his wife Pam at Polly's Pies where they both worked. He married Pam (Studer) Tucker on April 30th, 1977, in Long Beach. They moved to Colorado Springs immediately where Gary served in the Army, for three years. Later he enlisted in the Air Force Reserves and eventually became an aircraft mechanic in the Air Reserve Technician program working on C130's. Retiring from the reserves moving on to other positions with the US Government.
Gary included his family "the girls", in his many adventures. His hobbies included restoring classic cars, camping, hunting, fishing, and boating. He was an all-around handy man and there wasn't anything he couldn't fix. "The girls" were all great assistance along the way. In the short years of retirement, Gary and Pam had many R.V. adventures across the US. They would take long weekend retreats at "the property", their mountain getaway. Recently his farming heritage came to life with a greenhouse built from an old horse shelter.
He valued and embodied honesty, hard work, patriotism, and being a dedicated husband, dad and grandpa.
Gary is survived by his wife, Pam, his daughter Priscilla (Sean) and their children Mackenzie, Sydney, Riley, Bailey and Weston; daughter Melissa (Marques) and their children Charlee and Andee; his mother Marlys and his sister Nancy.
A celebration of life service with military honors will be held at 3:00pm on Sunday, November 14th, 2021, at Black Forest Chapel.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to either:
EB Research Foundation ebresearch.org
Black Forest Chapel
14190 Black Forest Rd., Colo. Springs, CO 80908
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Memories and Condolences
for Gary Tucker
Cheryl Scharff
December 17, 2021
Gary was a coworker and friend at CE Peterson AFB, always a positive and outgoing personality. Wonderful person to have known. May God comfort your family during this time and give you peace.
Jose Gonzalez Pl
November 13, 2021
Mrs. Pam Tucker and family,
Our prayers and sympathy are with your family. Gary was my good friend and coworker on PAFB. We worked together on C-130 aircraft. He will be greatly missed, but not forgotten. May the lord comfort you during this difficult time of your lives
Todd Ewbank
November 10, 2021
My sincere condolences to the Tucker Family. Gary it was a pleasure to know you, even if only for a short time at 10th CES/CEOE. Rest in Peace!
Josh Ludwig
November 8, 2021
Pam and Family - my deepest sympathies to you all. Gary was a good coworker and I always enjoyed talking with him about camping and farming and trying to have him explain to me his love of surfing. I know he'll be missed.
Teri Stover
November 8, 2021
Pam,
I was so saddened to hear of Gary´s passing...and Bob was in tears. You and your family are in my prayers.
Catherine Martinez
November 6, 2021
Pam,
I am so sorry to read of Gary's passing. It was a real pleasure to work with him @ USAFA. Prayers to you and your entire family.
Catherine Martinez
November 6, 2021
Pam, I'm very sorry to read of Gary's passing. He was such a nice guy and very helpful to me as I worked to get over to the CE Finance office. I really enjoyed working with him . Prayers to your entire family.
Ruben C. Reyes
November 6, 2021
Rest in peace, Gary. It was an honor to serve 11 years with you, amigo. Until we meet again.
Jeff and Val Elem
November 6, 2021
As one of the hunting buddies he will be sorely missed. As one of the car buddies, no car will ever be the same. As our property neighbor, going to the cabin will never be the same. As one of our best friends, our life will change. We'll see you when we get there!
Candy madden
November 6, 2021
Oh my goodness! So many memories of our son Curt playing with your girls and just doing kid stuff. You were a fantastic husband and father. May your family find peace in knowing how you made an impact on everyone you met.
Ruben Carranza
November 5, 2021
My deepest sympathies to the Tucker family. Gary was an awesome co-worker.
George
November 5, 2021
Gone to that QVI in the sky.
NANCY M STEVENS
November 5, 2021
My brother my friend, You were always the brave one! I will miss you so very much no words could ever explain I will love you forever brother.....
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