Ralph Legrand Tucker

Ralph Tucker, 89, passed away on April 18, 2015 in Cottonwood Heights, Utah. He was born on September 7, 1925 in Fairview, Utah to Francis Marion Tucker and Mary Malinda Peterson Tucker. He is the last of 11 children. Ralph married Marcia Mower on September 22, 1947. The marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. He was totally devoted to Marcia and they were inseparable even driving to and from work together, as they both worked for Sperry Univac. He was devoted to his family and enjoyed time with family on holidays and the many family get togethers.

Dad was our hero. He was the most honest, trustworthy, caring person we have ever known. He taught us respect, hard work, honesty, love and integrity.

Dad loved music. He played the drums in a dance band and enjoyed the big band music. He had a wonderful sense of humor and loved to tell stories and jokes.

Dad was a spiritual man. He was an active member of the LDS Church and served in many callings. He had a testimony of the plan of salvation and eternal families.

Dad loved sports, especially the Utah Jazz and Denver Broncos and loved old western movies and TV shows. We will all miss Dad like crazy.

Survived by his wife, Marcia; children, Shanna (Dave) Limberg, Pat Rugg and Perry (Jana) Tucker; 12 grandchildren; 38 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Shawna Anderson; grandson, Joey Tucker; great grandson, Max; great great granddaughter, Kira.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 24, 2015 at the Silvercrest LDS Church, 9119 South 1300 East, Sandy, Utah. Viewings will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday evening at Goff Mortuary, 8090 S. State Street, Midvale, Utah and 1 hour prior to the services, at the church. Interment, Fairview Cemetery.