James Arthur Tuck, 77, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2022 in Helena with his family at his side.
He was born in Logan, Utah, to Nolan and Nelda Tuck on Dec. 26, 1944. As a child his family moved to Montana and he spent the remainder of his childhood in Missoula, Kalispell and Helena.
He graduated from Helena High in 1962 and attended Ricks College in Rexburg, Idaho.
He married Sylvia Thompson and they had two sons, Byron James Tuck and David Nolan Tuck. He received an Honorable Discharge from the U.S. Army.
He worked as an assistant manager of several retail stores and later traveled to 38 states conducting closeout sales for retail businesses.
He was a life long member and an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Jim is survived by his sons, Byron James Tuck (Dakota), and David Nolan Tuck, numerous grandchildren and great grand children, nieces and nephews and their children. Jim is also survived by his siblings, Armelia Johnson (Gordon), JeNae Lay (Dennis), Carol Smith (Tony), Wayne Tuck (Theresa), Linda Vander Veur (Grant), and Diane Tuck.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother-in-law, Fred Norton and very recently by his sister Arlene Tuck Norton. He was a beloved brother, father, uncle and friend and we will miss his hugs, his ability to make us laugh, and especially his warm and loving heart.
A Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at 11:00 at Forestvale Cemetery with military honors.
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
11:00 a.m.
Tuesday November 29, 2022
Forestvale Cemetey
490 Forestvale Rd
Helena,
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
11:00 a.m.
Tuesday November 29, 2022
Forestvale Cemetey
490 Forestvale Rd
Helena,
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Wendi Kottas Peterson says
James was a classmate of ours, we wish his family our sincerest condolences.
Class of ’62 Helena High School
Sherri Lynn Anderson says
I have many fond memories of Jim when I attended 1st Ward. He helped me many times. Rest in peace Jim.
Steven Richard Evans says
When I was very young, I viewed Jim as the cool, strong, big brother of my friend Wayne. Many years later, Jim attended the funeral of my mom, Mary Evans, with whom he had served in the Spanish name extraction program in the family history library of the church on Sixth Avenue. I appreciated the tender thoughts about my mom he shared with me that difficult day of her funeral. I am most grateful for Jim and all of the wonderful Tuck family. May the Lord bless you all with peace and comfort.
John Cherie Dahl says
Jim was a high school classmate and our thoughts and prayers 🙏 go out to the family.