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Rosemary Tucker Obituary
January 10, 1924 - March 20, 2011
Rosemary Tucker, of Fallbrook, CA passed away early Sunday morning, March 20th, with her family by her side. She was 87 years old. She had given so much to others throughout her life, that her body did not have enough energy and strength to fight off a virus at the end of her life.
Rosemary was born on January 10, 1924 in Butler, PA. She served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. At the end of the war, she was stationed at Norton Air Force Base in San Bernardino, CA. While there, she met Don Tucker, and they were married in 1945. Six children followed: Tom, John, Terry, Mary, Jim, and Jeanie. In 1956, Don and Rosemary started Tucker Tire Company in Covina, CA. In 1965, her life changed dramatically when she became the sole owner of Tucker Tire.
She was awarded many special honors while she ran Tucker Tire with her three sons. She was chosen Small Business Person of the year in California in 1978. She finished third in the nation with that honor, and President Jimmy Carter presented the award to her. She also received a Distinguished Service Award for helping start the first hospice in Covina. She also served on the the Board of Directors for Inter-Community Hospital in Covina. She was also a big part of the Covina Chamber of Commerce, and was vice-president for the Southern California Tire Dealer Association. She volunteered a lot of her time at Inter-Community Hospital to help and nurture patients as a candy striper. All of her accomplishments and achievements helped deservedly place her in the Covina Hall of Fame.
Rosemary did all of this, and more while raising 6 children who all still reside in Southern California. Tom and Jim run Tucker Tire in Covina, while John opened up another one in Laguna Niguel. Rosemary is survived by her children, 15 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by everyone who knew her.
Rosemary's private memorial services will be Friday, March 25th in Fallbrook, CA. If any information is needed, please contact Tucker Tire in Covina.
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Loretta Wasson
March 16, 2021
I was blessed enough to have Rosemary as a client and I did her hair for many yeaars. I remember telling her I wanted to be just like her. She was one of the sweetest giving person I ever met. I truly loved her as good friend.
Sara Savitz
April 5, 2011
I met Rosemary through her niece Bethany many years ago in NY and had the pleasure of speaking with her many times on the phone in the intervening years. She was a charming, witty, lovely woman. My condolences to the entire family.
Anne Wally
April 3, 2011
I had the pleasure of meeting Aunt Rosemary and staying at her home when visiting with her neice Bethany. She was truly an inspirational and generous woman. My thoughts and memories are with her and in the pleasure of meeting her children. Love to all.
Ray Campbell
March 28, 2011
Rosemary was the best Sister a Brother could have. Because I lived in Utah we didn't get to see each other all the time, but we kept in touch and saw each other when we could and it was always a wonderful time. She was a beautiful lady and she always put her family first. I will deeply miss her and I know right now she is visiting with her Mom and our Dad. Her funeral service was beautiful as was she. Rosemary I will always love you and we will see each other again. To my nieces and nephews - you had the best Mom anyone could ask for and for me I had the best Sister in the world.
Aunt Rosemary with friend 2010
Bethany Birkett
March 28, 2011
My Aunt Rosemary was a remarkable and beautiful woman who had the wit and wisdom of age as well as a legacy of good deeds. My mother and she were sisters and were known as "The Campbell Girls". They were USO dancers at one point during World War II and they both embraced life with a wry humor and intense intelligence. I was fortunate enough to have visited my aunt last year and meet the "love of her life" Pete as well as seeing assorted cousins. I send all my condolences to them as well as her numerous progeny . In the past, I spoke to Aunt Rosemary frequently on the telephone and will miss that more than anyone can imagine. The conversations were always full of humor, philosophy and love. May all my love follow her!
March 27, 2011
I was very honored to be Rosemary's brother-in-law because I was married to her sister Clara{Dee Dee}Birkett/Winters for eight years before Dee Dee passed away.
Rosemary visited us in Spokane several times and we visited her at West Covina several times .
I am sure she will be missed by many friends and family members.
Jerry Winters, Spokane,Wa.
March 24, 2011
Rosemary Tucker was a beautiful, kind & remarkable person. It was my pleasure to meet her through the Brother Benno"s thrift store. I am still a volunteer there & was always amazed at her niceness with each contact. Deepest sympathy to her remaining family, she was a wonderful gift to this world!
Carmel Bowers
Janice Harris
March 24, 2011
Rose Tucker will truly be missed by all that knew her. What a beautiful lady she was as her smile and laughter would light up any room. I'm so glad I crossed paths with such a legacy and I am honored to have known her. So sorry to all her family she will be missed but not forgotten. Janice Harris
Myrna Sonstein
March 24, 2011
I am so honored that I met Rosemary when I moved to oceanside 12 years ago and we became friends. She was indeed an exceptional person.
Jeff Marshall
March 23, 2011
She will be truly missed,but will always be present through the qualities she instilled in her sons and employees.
Karen Turner
March 23, 2011
To all the Tucker kids, grandkids and great grandkids, I am sorry for your loss. I know that grief can be so hard to cope with but remember all the special memories you have of your mom (grandma or great grandma). I am glad I was able to share a small part of life with her.
Karen Campbell~Stuart
March 23, 2011
Rosemary was one of a kind and will be sorely missed. Hoping it brings some comfort knowing others really do care. 'til we meet again dear Cousin~
March 23, 2011
Rosemary was one of my dearest friends. She was beautiful inside and out and I loved her like a mother and will miss her deeply. I had the privilege of knowing her and making her more beautiful doing her hair for 18 years. She was truly loved by all who knew her.
Loretta Wasson (San Marcos, Ca,)
Paul Campbell
March 22, 2011
I'm honored to have been her cousin! We both started off in Butler and migrated west with our families of origin. Rosemary is an inspiration to all.
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