Barbara J. Tucker
Barbara J. Tucker, 85 of Tipton died at 1:36 a.m. on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Tipton. She was born June 25, 1931 in Tipton to James & Goldie (Bess) Goar. She married Lex Tucker on July 23, 1949 and he preceded her in death on February 10, 1991.
Barbara was a teacher for Tipton Community School Corporation, retiring in 1995. She was a graduate of Tipton High School and had received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Indiana University Kokomo. She belonged to the Retired Teachers’ Association. Barbara was a member of the West Street Christian Church where she had been an organist for many years as well as an Elder and Chairman of the Board.
She is survived by her four children, Julia Wallyn and husband Gary, Kokomo, Jim Tucker, Tipton, Joe Tucker, Tipton, and Janet Rauschenbach and husband Tim, Fishers; seven grandchildren, Lisa & Michael Wallyn, Grant & Blake Woods, Logan, Palmer and Sloane Rauschenbach. One brother, Jim Goar preceded her in death.
Barbara’s funeral will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 28 at Young-Nichols Funeral Home with Rev. Cindy Ploughe presiding. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Tipton. Visitation will be from 12:00 – 2:00 Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions in Barbara’s honor may be made to the Alzheimers Association, 50 East 91st Street, Suite 100, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46240.
Dearest Julia, Jim, Joe & Janet:
Please accept our deepest and heartfelt condolences. Your Mother is one of the sweetest ladies we’ve ever known. Thank you for being a wonderful part of your parents’ love & lives. We also want to express our gratitude for all you have done over the years for our family back there in Tipton. Your love & friendship is unique and will always be treasured. May God bless you always…..
Dear Joe, so very sorry to receive the word about your Mother’s passing… She was such a wonderful Lady for the entire community of Tipton… She was a true beacon of Grace when ever I saw he out and about… She was a great influence on all her children… Keep the faith Joe, you will be able to spend time with her in another setting…
I can vision her and Lex having a great cup of coffee together…
Love you,
Orie and Aneta Smith
Joe,
So sorry to hear about your Mom. My condolences to you and the entire family.
Jim Sutton
Sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. She was a very gracious lady. Barbara was my mentor teacher when I did my student teaching at Lincoln Elem. I’ve always been grateful for her guidance in my early years of teaching. I saw her many times last Fall while visiting my mother at Miller’s Merry Manor. I’m sorry for your loss but know she was welcomed into heaven on great celebration. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Julia, Janet, Jim and Joe, Please accept our sincere condolences. We remember your mother’s kindness to us both, and Vicky remembers fondly visits to your parents in their home in Tipton. Paul Boomershine called us yesterday to inform us of your mother’s passing. She will be well remembered and much missed.
Dearest Julia, Jim, Joe & Janet:
Thank you for calling and letting us know about your mom’s passing. She was a wonderful person and her genuine kindness lives on through her children and I am sure the grandchildren. Our heart cries, but our love knows that she is in a better place. Wish we could be there; we are there in spirit. Please know that we love you and are thinking of you. We will always cherish the wonderful memories.
Dear Tucker family
We just learned from Ann Smelser about your mother’s passing through to her Heavenly Father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Your mother played the organ for our wedding on Dec. 24, 1959 at the West Street Christian Church. What a lovely lady! We will remember her always pleasant personality.
Alan and Pam Camren
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of my Cousins in this time of sorrow. Please know that we are thinking of you all..
All our Love, Phil, Phyllis, Jim, Samantha and Cassandra Goar.
Thinking of all of you. Sending you love and wishing you peace.
Dear, Julia, Jim,Joe & Janet,
I was sad to hear of your Moms passing, I remember you Julia & Jim we graduated together along with my hubby Larry Barnes. I remember being in the choir at West St, & your Mom playing the organ many,many Sundays. She was amazing. Her picture is just the same as I remember her many years ago. She was always such a sweet lady. It makes my heart sick to think she had Alzheimer*s, I have cared for folks with that awful disease. Please know our family*s thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Sincerely,
Larry & Penni (Chadwell) Barnes & family
I was so sorry to see this. Your folks were both such great people. I’ll never forget the role they played in the West Street family. Praying that God puts his comforting hand on you all.
Dear Julia, Janet, Jim and Joe, My sincere condolences for the loss of your Mother Barbara. Although we lost touch in recent years, I fondly remember her and your Father Lex when I lived in Tipton as a child. She was a gentle soul and an anchor for her family.
Dear loved ones of Barbara,
My heart goes out to all of you.
Barbara was a roommate of my mom’s
at Miller’s Merry Manor for awhile. I loved
visiting with her and shared her love of
music. She was always so very gracious
and hospitable. She was a lovely lady.
May the Lord’s comfort be with all of you.