Obituary: Tuck, Lt. Col., John R.
(Ret.)
USAF November 8, 1923 - October 2, 2014 Living life to the fullest, John Tuck, born in New York, November 8, 1923, died on October 2, 1014 surrounded by his family.
John left a legacy of a life well lived.
He was an honest man with strong values.
He served our country proudly as a pilot in the United States Air Force in World War II, Korea and Vietnam, where he received many citations and medals including the Bronze Star and the Distinguished Flying Cross.
Our family traveled the United States and Japan because of his career.
John was an avid sports car driver and held an office with the Sports Car Club of America where he raced in his Porsche Speedster in the southern part of the U.S., winning many races.
In 1977, he and his wife, Betty, retired to Oak Harbor, WA, where they both enjoyed sailing and being members of the yacht club.
They also took time to make three trips to Europe.
John was also wood worker and built many pieces of furniture that our families enjoy.
John was predeceased by his wife Betty of almost 67 years and leaves behind his five children: Pamela Mullis, Patricia Tuck, Penelope Wohlford, John Tuck, and James Tuck and their spouses along with 11 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
A celebration memorial of his life will be in the spring.