Jefferie Tucker Obituary

Jefferie James Tucker 64, Milton, Washington, went to be with the Lord on April 29, 2023. He passed peacefully in his sleep after a long battle with cancer. He was born in North Bend Oregon to, to Edwin Stuart Tucker and Lora Arlene Olsen Tucker October 8, 1958. He had 9 siblings. He grew up in Wilemina Oregon and graduated from Wilamina High School in 1976. He entered the airforce at 17, and was enlisted for 18 years where he specialized in plumbing and electrical. He acquired an Associate in Science degree and many medals including a meritorious service medal, AF commendation medal, AF good conduct medal, national defense svc medal, small arms marksmanship ribbon, served Aug 1990 - June 1994 in support of Operation desert shield/storm. He retired a Master Sergeant from the airforce in 1994 at Fairchild Airforce base in Spokane. Jeff was a loving husband and a born again Christian who loved God and never lost faith. He is survived by his wife of 20 years Janice Tucker, brother Ron Tucker, Three son's Michael Tucker and wife Teresa , Brian Tucker and wife Christina, and Adam Tucker. Step son's Michael Bellack, and Kevin Bellack. 5 grandchildren, Jeremy Tucker, Cameron Tucker, Jake Tucker, Sierra Tucker and Alexa Beldin Tucker. Jeff loved everything outdoors, hunting, fishing, clam digging, crabbing. We actually first met out at Westport where we went crabbing together. Something clicked, and we just knew we were meant to be. He was an avid Oregon duck's fan and we both loved college football and basketball, He was also a Green Bay packers fan. I even bought him one share of the packer's for his birthday one year so he could say he was an owner. We both loved the Oregon coast. He hunted both archery and firearm. He bought me my first rifle and taught me how to use it. He was also an animal lover, we've had 3 doxies, 4 cats and the last 12 years we have had 4 adopted greyhounds. He was my best friend and soulmate and even though I know I will see him again in heaven, I will miss him terribly. Jeff asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to St. Jude's hospital for children's cancer. https://www. stjude. org/donate