Woodward, Okla. — Julie Kaye Tuck, long time resident of Woodward, passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at her home in Woodward. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 9, 2010 at the Billings Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Mark Kurzel officiating. Interment will be in the Prairie View Cemetery . Arrangements are under the direction of the Billings Funeral Home.
Julie Kaye (Brown) Tuck was born March 13, 1953 in West Branch, Michigan to C. Jack and Joan (Hansen) Brown. She graduated from Ogeman Heights High School in West Branch, Michigan. Julie was previously married to James Cleon Young and from that union two children, Jennifer Ann and Shane Thomas. Julie worked as a waitress for Jack's Pancake House where she met Joe Edward Tuck, Jr. Julie and Joe were united in marriage, May 19, 1990 at Boiling Springs State Park. Over the years, Julie worked at th
Julie was greatly loved by all who knew her, always having a smile for everyone and never meeting a stranger. She loved traveling with Joe to Taos, New Mexico where they enjoyed camping and trout fishing. Julie was devoted to her family and loved getting everyone together for birthdays and holidays, which were always a big affair at their home. She greatly enjoyed being outdoors whether it be working in their yard or going camping, fishing, and swimming with her children and grandchildren. Julie and Joe celebrated their 20th Wedding Anniversary this past May.
Julie lost her battle against cancer on July 6, 2010 at 57 years of age. She will be greatly missed by her husband and love of her life, Joe Tuck of the home; her four children, Jennifer "Roxy" Readnour, Shane T. Young, Lisa M. Miller and her husband, Shalane, Dustin J. Tuck all of Woodward; two sisters, Judy Bear of Vacaville, California and Janis M. Brown of New Lothrop, Michigan; 15 grandchildren that brought such joy to her life; numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.
She was preceded in death her father, C. Jack Brown, step-father, Arthur Hemgesberg, mother, Joan Hemgesberg and a nephew, Jacob M. Brown.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, with the funeral home accepting the contributions.
Remembrances may be shared online at www.billingsfuneralhomewoodward.com