Craig Donald Tucker

CRAIG DONALD TUCKER

Craig was born on November 3, 1946, in Chehalis, WA to Donald and Rosemary Tucker. He passed away on June 13, 2003, as a result of an automobile accident, and went home to be with the Lord. Craig lived a very full life and touched many lives along the way. After high school, he joined the U. S. Army where he served in Vietnam. He lived in several states where he worked as a cook, mechanic/gas station attendant, and car salesman. Craig loved to talk and be around people and he took the automobile industry by storm. In the mid 1970's, he started working as a salesman at Bingham Toyota in Clovis, CA. Through his determination, visionary ideas, and enthusiastic spirit, he took Bingham Toyota from a small dealership with a handful of employees to one of the largest Toyota dealerships in CA. He was part owner and vice president when he retired in 1999. He also worked with many non-profit organizations such as the Marjorie Mason Center, the Fresno Rescue Mission, the California Highway Patrol 11-99 Foundation, East Fresno Rotary and many others. Aside from his amazing career, Craig's real joy came from his family, friends, and motorcycles. He is survived by his parents Donald and Sharon Tucker of WA, and Rosemary and Robert Ettleman of OR; brothers, Brian Tucker of MA, Michael Ettleman and Todd Ettleman of CA; and sisters, Cheryl Martin and Cindy Tucker of OK. Craig is also survived by his wife of 32 years, Debby Tucker of Clovis; his five daughters and their families, daughter Deborah Farhat and her husband Aziz of Hollister, daughter Dee Dee Yarman and her husband Michael and their four children Jennifer, Christopher, Ashley and Mikayla of Palmdale, daughter Wendy Stewart of Clovis, daughter Janet Holley and her husband Ben of Fresno, and daughter Stephanie Tucker of Clovis. He was preceded in death by his brother, Jeff Tucker of WA. Craig's family was his pride and joy and he loved to brag and tell stories about them to anybody that would listen. Since the age of fourteen, Craig has been an avid motorcyclist. He loved to have the wind in his face, bugs in his teeth and to go as fast as he could. Craig thought of his friends and family. He loved his motorcycle buddies, his Friday lunch bunch, his friends from church and the many friends he made during his career. With his big heart, generous spirit and outgoing personality he left a lasting impression and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. A Celebration of Craig's life will be held at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Clovis on Thursday, June 19, 2003, at 10:00 am. A Graveside Service immediately following at Clovis Cemetery. Remembrances may be made in his memory to the Trinity Presbyterian Church Building Fund, or donor's favorite charity. BOICE FUNERAL HOME308 Pollasky, Clovis 299-4372