Richard C Tucker

TUCKER — Richard C., 86; born Feb. 18, 1935 in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho; died April 23, 2021 in Sandpoint, Idaho. Surviving: spouse, Ruth (Sleeter); brother, Wendell; sister, Marjorie Dillon; 3 children, 9 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Richard (Dick) C. Tucker, 86, of Sandpoint, Idaho, passed away on April 23, 2021, from complications of Covid.  He was born February 18, 1935, in Coeur d’Alene to Alfred and Ruth Tucker, and grew up on the family farm north of Sandpoint.  Dick graduated from Upper Columbia Academy in 1953, and then Walla Walla College in 1959, with a degree in Civil Engineering.  He married Ruth Sleeter in 1954 and they spent most of their lives in North Idaho.  They had three daughters; Carol Nord of Coeur d’Alene, Lynda Bailey of Sandpoint, and Lori Kyle of College Place, WA. 

An outdoorsman who loved the mountains and forests of North Idaho, Dick was fortunate enough to own businesses that allowed him to spend a great deal of time there, both as an engineer/land surveyor, and as a logger and road builder.  His children and grandchildren fondly recall many hikes with him in the mountains where he taught them the names of trees, and how to look for signs of wildlife.  Dick was involved in many land development projects throughout Bonner County, and his advice was frequently sought out on various water and sewer projects.  An active member of his church, Dick spent many hours helping with various building projects at his church and Camp Mivoden.

Richard is survived by his wife of 66 years, Ruth Sleeter Tucker; his sister Marjorie Dillon of Parker, Colorado; his brother Wendell of Sandpoint; his three children, nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.