Lawrence Lloyd Tucker

As a handyman, Larry Tucker could fix anything. As a master woodworker he could create works of art. As a father he created a beautiful family. But around Wenatchee, Larry was just good old Larry, friend to anyone and everyone he met.

Larry began life on October 7, 1938, in Everett, Washington, as Lawrence Lloyd Tucker, the child of Thurlow and Elizabeth “Betty” Tucker. He had a happy childhood with his older brother, William, and younger sister, Margaret. After he graduated from Wenatchee High School in 1957 he married his sweetheart, Jo Ann Bentley, in 1959.

In 1961, Larry joined the United States Air Force, where he worked as an electrician on guidance systems for B-52 bombers until leaving the military in 1967. While in service to his country, he became father to the loves of his life, Kenneth and Kristine.

After his service, Larry went to work at Puget Sound Power and Light in Bellevue, Washington, and then moved to Wenatchee in 1973 to follow in his father’s footsteps as an employee of the Chelan County Public Utility District until his retirement in 1994.

Larry leaves behind a treasure trove of beautiful hand-crafted woodwork. His bedroom sets, desks, baby cribs, cedar chests, and jewelry boxes will carry his memory for generations of his family.

In August 2021, Larry moved to Spokane Valley to be close to family. He leaves behind that loving family, including his bride of 62 years, Jo Ann, and his little sister Margaret “Margie” Hyatt of Honolulu, Hawaii. He also leaves his children, Kenneth, in Spokane Valley, and Kristine, in Gaston, Oregon, and their spouses Jodi and Ken. His son Kenneth and his wife Jodi brought Jacob, Megan, and Michael into the world. Jacob married Julie Lytle, who brought Paisley, Griffin, and Beckham into Larry’s life. Megan married Evan Carlsson, and Michael married Delaney Hinsberg. Larry also leaves behind his loving nephew, Gary Tucker of Spokane. They all miss him terribly.

A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, September 1st at Hazen & Yaeger Funeral Home in Spokane Valley, WA. Interment will be at the Washington State Veteran’s Cemetery in Medical Lake, WA. Donations can be made in memory of Larry to the American Diabetes Association.