Friday, February 24, 2012

TUCKER, ALETA FERN 1919-2012

Published in the Spokesman-Review from February 15 to February 16, 2012


Aleta Fern (Bowman) Tucker passed away on February 9, 2012 at Cheney Care Center, Cheney, Washing-ton. She was born on May 4, 1919 in Great Falls, Montana to Casper (Cap) Bowman and Leta (Bowman) Haverstick.

She was a gentle and caring woman who will be remembered for her love of children, her sense of humor and love for music and her superior baking skills. She was a member of the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod. She was married to Tom Tucker on August 10, 1937 and later divorced.

Aleta was preceded in death by her parents, stepfather Charles Haverstick, one sister, four brothers and her son Rennie Tucker.

She is survived by her stepson Larry Tucker (Jean), Summersville, WV; daughters Gail Wilson (Ron), Spokane, WA; Mary Lynn Van Ausdle (Larry), Sun Lakes, AZ; sons Tom Tucker (Judy), Scottsdale, AZ and Joe Tucker, Seattle, WA; three grandchildren, seven stepgrandchildren, four great-grandchildren, 20 step-great-grandchildren, five step-great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family's gratitude and appreciation goes to the Cheney Care Center for the loving care they gave to our mother during the past four years. Thank you, also, to Dr. Dentlar for his expertise and care.

She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

A memorial service shall be held on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 2:00pm at SPOKANE CREMATION & FUNERAL SERVICE, 2832 N. Ruby, Spokane, WA 99207.

[Until 1962, Tommy Tucker was a classmate in Coulee City (Class of '68).]

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