G. Terrel Tucker

On Monday, March 26, 2007, our beloved husband, dad, brother and friend, died peacefully at home, after a courageous battle with kidney cancer. George Terrel 'Terry' Tucker was born January 6, 1942 to George and Thaola Tucker in Orem, UT. He served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Central Atlantic States Mission. After returning home, he married his sweetheart, Patricia Thorne, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. In April, they would have celebrated 41 years together. They are the parents of five children and 15 grandchildren. He was raised in Orem and graduated from Orem High School. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Education and a Master's Degree in School Administration, both from BYU. This began a long teaching career of 31 years. He became a popular teacher at Pleasant Grove High School where he taught clogging and music. "Mr. Tucker" enjoyed touring the world with his beloved A Cappella Choir and Cloggers West. After retiring, he continued performing throughout the state with his band Bluegrass Thunder. Terry is survived by his wife, Pat; and his children, LaNay (Kent) King, Geffrey (Sherrie) Tucker, Robyn (Brent) Adams, Greg (Maria) Tucker, Gifford Tucker. We love you and will miss your music, your jokes and your incredible love for life. Let 'er Buck! Funeral services will be held Friday, March 30 at 11:00 am at the Canyon View LDS Stake Center, 575 E. 800 North, Orem, Utah. A viewing will be held on Thursday, March 29 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Stake Center and again from 9:30 to 10:30 am prior to the service on Friday under the direction of SereniCare Funeral Directors. Interment will be at Orem City Cemetery.