Howard G. Tucker
1932 - 2010
Howard G. Tucker
1932 - 2010
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Howard "Bo" Tucker lost his struggle with cancer on May 2, 2010, and for an ex-marine and electrical engineer, losing is not part of any equation.
Bo began his life July 8, 1932 as the youngest of three children. He attended school in Oklahoma City, and after graduating from college at OSU he began his professional career in Richardson, TX.
Traveled, knowledgeable, and well versed in humorous anecdotes, he continued in sales until he retired. Bridge and cooking became his passions. Bo studied Bridge as if on assignment, attending classes, reading, bidding techniques, and varied his strategies to win the most hands. He replaced golf with cooking, reading cook books and discussing cooking as if it were an art.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Barbara; two children, Jan and Ben; sister, Billie Dean Poole of Oklahoma City; brother, L.F. Tucker of Denver, CO; and one grandchild, Matthew Tucker of Tulsa, OK.
A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, May 15, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. at Sparkman Funeral Home in Richardson, TX.
Sparkman Funeral Home
1029 S Greenville Ave
Richardson, TX 75081
(972) 238-7855
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Bob Bartlebaugh
May 19, 2010
Bo and Barb were the first neighbors we met when we moved into our Richardson home. They welcomed us warmly to the neighborhood and we continued to grow closer over the last 5 years. Swapping family stories and sharing recipes and home cooked treats, Bo was more than just a neighbor; he was a friend. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers will remain with Barb and the family for a long time.
Bob, Amanda and Catherine Bartlebaugh
JoDahl Theimer Creech
May 16, 2010
You were like another dad to me. I will miss you.
Charles Young
May 15, 2010
Howard, you were always a delight, a gentleman and a professional. My condolences to the family. May God be with you all.
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Dick Ivey
May 12, 2010
Howard Tucker, you leave a hole in my life. It is just always too soon to lose a friend...especially one with whom being out of sight never means being out of mind.
We caught lightning in a bottle one time, my friend, and in the days to come I will smile again and again at some of the anecdotes and pithy sayings that I have borrowed from you without giving you credit.
You were always a consummate gentleman...obviously much in love with Lady Barbara, a gracious host and a marvelous cook. Your beverage pairings were always just right, and on more than one occasion I saw you dance your wheels off.
We will sit with old friends and have the mixed feelings of loss at a good friend gone, but rejoicing that for you, to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord Jesus.
I am collecting Howard stories to tell to your friends. We'll tell them with gusto now and always.
Thank you for contributing not only to my professional life and success, but for enriching my personal world with your friendship. Lots of us will miss you. Save me a seat over there... Farewell, my friend.
Rankin Chapman
May 11, 2010
As a long time Motorolan I fondly remember Howard. He had a keen wit and was always a great resource. I am sorry to hear of his passing and will miss him.
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