Kenneth-Tucker-Obituary

Kenneth Ralph Tucker

Durango, Colorado

Feb 27, 1942 – Dec 10, 2025 (Age 83)

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BORN
February 27, 1942
DIED
December 10, 2025
AGE
83
LOCATION
Durango, Colorado
CHARITY
Wounded Warrior Project

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Kenneth Ralph Tucker, affectionately known as Ken or Kenny, was born on February 27, 1942, in Galveston, Texas to Carrel and Adred Tucker, the youngest of three brothers: Doug and Coleman. Eleven years later, his sister Rita arrived, and Kenny often found himself caring for her, as his older...

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Rita, I am so sorry for your loss. I know how connected you are to your family and hope that you can find and give strength to each other during this difficult time. My sincere condolences.

I can not say enough about my brother Kenny. I had three wonderful brothers, and they all played a huge part in who I am today, but Kenny had the biggest impact. Throughout my life he was my mentor, my "big brother", the one who was there to watch over me and to also tease me unmercifully at times. I lived with Kenny and Shirley for a short time when they lived in Fort Collins and I believe my life today is blessed due to their influencing me in positive ways. When they moved to Durango, so...

Some good times working together on Durango's cloud seeding project. I especially recall working late on North Mountain and driving back to Durango at night hauling an over-width snowcat that was not supposed to be on the highway after dark. Kenny's boss was waiting as we rolled in around midnight. He got a pretty good butt chewing and just smiled and took it. I always enjoyed working with you, RIP Kenny.