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Nancy Tucker Obituary

Nancy Sue DeBaun Tucker

Indianapolis, died peacefully at her Indianapolis home on Friday, October 4, 2013 with her husband, Fred and 2 loving dogs, Lucy and Buzz at her side.

Nancy was born on December 11, 1940 to John and Iva DeBaun and spent her childhood years in Montezuma, Indiana. After graduating from Montezuma High School, Nancy attended Indiana State University before beginning careers with Baxter Travenol, NCR and F.C. Tucker Company, Inc., where she served as Vice President of Human Resources. She completed her career as the founder and President of DeBaun Floral Designs before retiring in 1998.

Nancy and her husband Fred enjoyed travel, golf, their primary home in Naples, Florida and many fun times and experiences with family and friends. She was a member of Old Oakland Golf Club in Indianapolis and Royal Poinciana Golf Club in Naples, Florida.

Nancy is survived by her husband, Fred; loving children, Randall Porter and Monica Cox (Mark); grandchildren, Stefanie Solano (Juan), Kevin Porter and Jordan Cox; and step-children, Fred Tucker, IV (Corey), Betsy Tucker Moffitt (Tim) and sister, Shirley Thomas (Ron). She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Jack Debaun and sister, Alice Patterson and her favorite dog, Albert.

Nancy and Fred would like to thank Dr. Stephen Schultz, Karen Grooms and the staff at American Health Network for service to Nancy and are extremely grateful to Dr. Charles Hasbrook for his unending care, support and friendship.

Visitation will be held from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. in Crown Hill Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 9, 2013, followed by service at 6 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincent Hospital Foundation, 8402 Harcourt Rd., Ste 210, Indianapolis 46260 or Goodwill of Central Indiana, 1635 West Michigan St, Indianapolis 46222.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Indianapolis Star on Oct. 8, 2013.

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Joann Turnwald

October 9, 2013

You both were so strong during her illness. I will miss her. I will continue to pray for you, Fred

October 9, 2013

Fred, I just learned of the passing of your wife ,Nancy - my sympathies and prayers are with you -

Dave Jensen

sherry & bill holton

October 8, 2013

Dear Fred & family, Bill & I are so very sorry to hear of your loss. We hope that you will find the "peace that passes all understanding". Love, Bill & Sherry Holton

Scott and Karen Isgrigg

October 8, 2013

You are in our thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort in your many memories.

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