1974 - 2013
Funeral services for Jason W. Tucker, 38, Lawrence, KS will be held on 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 12, 2013, at First Christian Church in Lawrence. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery, in Lawrence. He died on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
Jason was born on September 11, 1974 in Lawrence, KS, the son James and Jan Zook Tucker.
He was a graduate of Lawrence High School and attended both Ft. Scott Community College and Johnson County Community College.
Jason had worked for Sunflower Cablevision and Cox Communications as a cable installer until he became disabled in 2005.
He was a member of the First Christian Church. He was an avid eagle watcher and also attended practices and games for the sports that his sons were involved with. He was an accomplished photographer beginning in his days in the Cottonwood 4-H Club and he attended Fort Scott Junior College on a photography scholarship.
Survivors include his three sons, James, Austin, and Gannon Tucker of the home, his mother, Jan Tucker, of the home and his good family friend, Gary Moulton, of Lawrence. He was preceded in death by his twin sons, Dawson and Griffin Tucker, and his father, Jim Tucker.
The family suggests memorials in his name to the First Christian Church Youth Ministry and may be sent in care of the Warren-McElwain Mortuary.
He will lie in state from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Monday at the mortuary.
Guestbook Entries
Date: Feb 14, 2013
Name: Linda Brey
Entry: Jan, I am so sorry for you loss. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Date: Feb 13, 2013
Name: Marilyn & Dick Laverentz
Entry: Jan, we are so sorry for your loss. You and the boys are in our thoughts and prayers.
Date: Feb 12, 2013
Name: Bill and Betty Bunce
Entry: Jan, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. We wish for peace and comfort for you and your family.
Date: Feb 11, 2013
Name: Janelle Johnston and Family
Entry: Dear Jan and family, We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Jason was a great guy. I remember him fondly when he was little. I remember him playing with my sister Heather at Grandma Zook's. He will be greatly missed. You are all in our prayers. The Johnstons-Janelle, Clint and Cameron
Date: Feb 11, 2013
Name: Gwen Whitebread
Entry: Dear Janice, Sorry to hear about your loss. Jason will be greatly missed. I want you and the boys to know that you all in my thoughts and prayers. With my deepest sympathy. Gwen Whitebread
Date: Feb 11, 2013
Name: Patty Crain
Entry: Jan, I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your grandsons are in my prayers.
Date: Feb 11, 2013
Name: Brenda Kirk
Entry: Austin and James, we are so sorry for your loss. If you need anything, please let us know.
Brenda Kirk mother of
Jesse Belt
Date: Feb 11, 2013
Name: Joyce Schaffer
Entry: Jan, I'm so sorry to hear about Jason. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Date: Feb 11, 2013
Name: Margaret Dick
Entry: Jan, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers for you and your family.
Date: Feb 11, 2013
Name: Susan Adams
Entry: Jan, I was so sorry to read this! I don't have your contact information -- if you could would you give me a call? My # is in the book. Would love some time together soon.
Date: Feb 10, 2013
Name: Branda Kinsch
Entry: My condolences to Jan, James, Austin, and Gannon. Jason loved all of you deeply. He had an infection smile. Please always remember how much he loves you. He will be missed. I'm sorry for your loss
Date: Feb 10, 2013
Name: Gannon Tucker
Entry: I miss you daddy. You will be missed by many people like my mom James and Austin tucker your mom and me but the thing is you were my friend.
Date: Feb 9, 2013
Name: lacey kitsmiller
Entry: Tucker family
I am so sorry for your loss. He was a great man and this came as a huge shock to me. I saw him just a couple of weeks ago and he was happy.
Date: Feb 9, 2013
Name: Lori Nation
Entry: Jan, and kids. So sorry to hear of the loss of your son and father. Your dad was a very nice guy in high school,your grandmother raised him well.
Date: Feb 8, 2013
Name: Mike and Diane Leming
Entry: Sorry for your loss!
Date: Feb 8, 2013
Name: elaine sparks
Entry: Jan, With Deepest Sympathy
Date: Feb 8, 2013
Name: John Patchen
Entry: My heartfelt sympathies to Jan and Jason's Children. I have many fond memories of Jason from 4-H and High School. Jason always greeted a friend with a warm smile and heartfelt handshake. I will forever remember his passion for photography and the many successes he had in 4-H in the project, and with the High School Paper. To his children, know that you were the light in his eyes, and he dearly loved you.
Date: Feb 7, 2013
Name: jose pepe lopez
Entry: My condolences to the family and friends. We will remember all his good memories.
Date: Feb 7, 2013
Name: Tareena Evans
Entry: Jan and boys, Jason was a great man and father! My deepest condolences to you all. You are always in our hearts and prayers! Let me know if there is anything I can do to be helpful during this time. Jason will be missed dearly by many!
Date: Feb 7, 2013
Name: Tareena Evans
Entry: Jan and boys, Jason was a great man and father! My deepest condolences to you all. You are always in our hearts and prayers! Let me know if there is anything I can do to be helpful during this time. Jason will be missed dearly by many!
Date: Feb 7, 2013
Name: Mark & Dena Crawford
Entry: Aunt Jan, we are so sorry to hear about the passing of Jason. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Date: Feb 7, 2013
Name: Patrick Smith
Entry: Jan, James, Austin and Gannon my heartfelt condolences to your family during this difficult time. I will miss his kind thank you and handshake after every game and practice. He loved to watch you boys play ball. May his memories ease the pain you are all feeling now.
Coach Patrick
Date: Feb 7, 2013
Name: Sherry Worthington
Entry: My prayers go out to the family at this time of great loss. Condolences to Jan and the three wonderful boys.
Date: Feb 7, 2013
Name: Vivian Caughey
Entry: Dear Janice,James, Austin and Gannon,
I know this a sad time for you all and that I want you to know that I know how much Jason loved all of you. I will always remember his smile and hand shake when he would say goodbye after talking to me after visiting me at school about each of the boys. My best to all of you at this difficult time.
God bless you all,
Vivian Caughey
Date: Feb 7, 2013
Name: Lisa Werner
Entry: Jan, our thoughts and prayers go out to you and the boys. Wishing you strength during this difficult time. With deepest condolences, LHS Faculty & Staff
Date: Feb 7, 2013
Name: Ron & Mary Lou Klein
Entry: Jason was such a dedicated father. We looked forward to all the games his sons played with our grandsons, and we always knew he would be there, cheering his boys on with positive comments. His love and commitment to them will be a shining memory for us and we pray for comfort for Jan and the boys.
Date: Feb 7, 2013
Name: Joe Thibodeau
Entry: Jan and family, our deepest condolences. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
Date: Feb 7, 2013
Name: Carrie Mantooth
Entry: My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. You will be sorely missed by many. Rest in Peace Mr. Tucker.
Date: Feb 7, 2013
Name: Rachel (Smith) Evans
Entry: My condolences to Jan and to Jason's children. Jason, you will forever be my 4-H snack bar buddy. Those are good memories.
