John C. Tucker

John C. Tucker of Scottsdale, AZ, passed in peace to the everlasting joy and reward of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 3, 2016, after an amazingly courageous fight against cancer. He was surrounded and supported every moment of his illness and at the time of his passing by his adoring children and their spouses, and two of his loving friends. John was born the youngest of three children on October 11, 1941, in Denison, Iowa, to parents William "Bryce" Tucker and Edna Tucker. He attended Simpson College on a basketball scholarship where he studied finance and economics and throughout his career served in CFO, CEO, President, and Chairman positions with local, national, and international companies. Since retiring, John has enjoyed working as an inventor and as an associate at Home Depot. His happy heart and optimistic attitude were contagious, and his kind, thoughtful, and generous way with people truly made him a gift to this world. Countless people have declared these words to his grieving family: "I can honestly say that I'm a better person having known John Tucker." His genuine belief in people and the inspired encouragement that he poured into others caused t...[more]

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e of us who know and love him to walk a more joyful, hopeful, and fruitful life. John is survived by his three children: John Jr, Trisha, and Chase; and his granddaughter Rowan "Tess", as well as his sister Joan and brother Jim. Services will be held at Hansen Desert Hills, Sunday, December 11 at 10:30am. 6500 E. Bell Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85254. A light lunch reception will follow the service at residence: 4632 E. Villa Maria Drive Phoenix, AZ 85032. In lieu of flowers donations to Mission Teen, Teen Challenge or the charity of your choice can be made in John's honor.