Kenneth Tucker

Kenneth Tucker obituary

Kenneth Tucker

Kenneth Tucker Obituary

Published by Legacy on Aug. 14, 2025.
Ken passed away at 73 years old on August 8, 2025 at home with his family and beloved dog Rosie by his side. He was a dearly loved Son, Husband, Father, Brother, Uncle and Grandfather. His family meant the world to him especially his grandchildren. He will be greatly missed but not forgotten.

He was born in Lebanon Oregon to William(spud) and Lomona Tucker his parents on May 21, 1952. Ken grew up in the Lebanon area where he attended grade school and high school. He graduated high school in 1970.

He moved to Sweet Home Oregon after graduating high school. He met and married his wife Lyndia Martin of 54 years on August 28,1971 in Reno, Nevada.

He worked a variety of jobs during his life time. In the 1970's he worked in the Wood Industry as a millworker and logger in Sweet Home. A Ranch Manager in Bonanza, Hermiston and Mitchell.

Then he moved to Bend in 1981. Where he worked for Cummins Diesel as a mechanic and Warranty Writer. Cascade Graphics as a screen Printer until he retired in 2014.

He loved the outdoors and was his Happiest when he was Fishing-Hunting or Camping.

He is survived by his wife Lyndia and their three children.

Daughter – Janice Roebuck Sweet Home

Sons -- Jason Tucker (Jenny daughter-in-law) Redmond

Jeremy Tucker (Rachel daughter-in-law) Redmond

He is also survived by his Sisters –Dorothy Duke Bend and Bobbi Birch (John brother- in-law) Lebanon

Grandchildren-6 Girls and 1 Boy Great Grandchildren-3 Girls and 2 Boys

Nephews –4 Nieces-5 Great Nieces –8 Great Nephews –7

Great Great Nephew – 1 Great Great Niece – 1

Preceding Ken in Death were his:

Parents Father – William (spud) Tucker Mother – Lomona Headley Tucker

Grandson – Eli Brother-in-Law –Carl(skip)Duke Great Nephews – Zachery and Jorden

The family will have a private gathering at a later date.

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