A strong man gained his wings on Sunday, September 5, 2021 peacefully at his home. Mark Bryant Tucker was born July 23, 1926 to Henry Roscoe Tucker and Clara Ruth Siddoway Tucker in Teton, Idaho.
Mark went to Teton Elementary to grade school then to Madison through his Junior year. When Mark was a senior, they moved the Teton kids to South Fremont where he graduated in 1944.
Mark married Gay Fausett on October 27, 1951 in Idaho Falls, Idaho. They had 2 children. Barbara Jo and Boyd Fausett Tucker. They made their home in Teton and lived there until they both passed away. Gay passed away on June 5, 2014.
Mark was a very hard worker from a young age. He worked close with his dad and 5 brothers. Later he farmed with his son, Boyd. Mark worked for many local farmers, Roger Brothers and Sun Spiced in Rexburg.
Mark loved to put puzzles together. You could always count on a puzzle on the kitchen table. He invited anyone to help put it together. He also loved a good card game of Dirty Two's. He loved to visit and welcomed everyone in his home. He especially loved his 4am coffee visits from his son Boyd and Boyd's Chocolate Lab, Fred.
Mark was proceded in death by his wife, Gay Fausett Tucker, son Boyd Fausett Tucker, daughter in law Stacie Liljenquist Tucker, grandson Joseph Andrew Keller, his parents, Henry Roscoe and Clara Ruth Siddoway Tucker, brothers Reed, Keith, Ross, Glenn Tucker, sisters Jean Smith and Ann Bauer.
Mark leaves behind his daughter, Barbara Keller (Carol Syminow) of Ogden Utah, grandchildren, Adam Tucker of Teton, Mark Keller (Tawnya) of Salt Lake City, Utah, Carissa Tucker (Chris Larson) of Teton, Brooke Keller of Idaho Falls, Idaho. Great grandchildren Brandon, Alyssa and Brooklyn Keller of Idaho Falls, Addee and Olly Tucker of Burton, Elliott and Charlie Keller of Salt Lake City. Sisters Carolyn (Jim) Aslett of Citrus Heights California and Charlotte Parker of Parker.