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Tony R. Tucker, 63, died Wednesday, June 24, 2009, at his home surrounded by his wife and family.

Basin Cremation & Burial Services in Moses Lake, Wash., is handling the arrangements.

He was born June 13, 1946, in Spokane, Wash. He had lived in Juneau for 25 years before moving to Washington for medical reasons.

He is survived by his wife, Teresa Tucker; five children, Tony Jr., Joe and his wife Tammy, Shawn and his wife Tamera, Todd and his wife Dawn, and Annette and her husband Josh; and 19 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Lila.

He enjoyed fishing, working on cars and playing with his grandchildren.

Memorials may be sent to Kayser's Chapel & Crematory at 831 S. Pioneer Way, Moses Lake, Wash. 98837.