Obituary of Della Tucker

View Video Tribute Della J. Tucker of Limon, CO passed away on September 6, 2006 at the age of 88 years. Della Josephine Tucker was born May 8, 1918 to William and Susanna (Halbmaier) Schifferns in Balden, Nebraska one of four children. When she was 10 months the family moved to Arriba, CO. Della got her education in Arriba and graduated from High School in 1936. She then went to work in Limon, CO. It was in Limon that she met Vance Tucker. Della and Vance were married on September 23, 1942 in Goodland, KS. The couple was blessed with one daughter. Vance worked for the railroad so they moved to Goodland, KS but after two years they moved back to Limon. Vance retired in 1965 so Della went back to work as a waitress and later became a bar tender. She retired in February 1985. Della was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Limon, CO. Della was a loving mother. She loved her family and really enjoyed her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Della loved working jig saw puzzles, sewing, reading and gardening. She enjoyed the old time Big Band Era style of music. Della had a great ambition for life. Della was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Vance in 1988, two sisters; Verna Johnson and Ruby Schifferns and brother Everett Schifferns. Della is survived by her beloved daughter Celia and husband Bob Brunner of Cheyenne, WY, grandchildren; Dennis and Audrey Brunner of Cheyenne, WY, Doug Brunner of Anchorage, AK, and great grandchildren Brian, Rebecca, and Benjamin Brunner of Cheyenne, WY. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Funeral services for Della will be held Tuesday, September 12, 2006 at 1:00 P.M. at the First United Methodist Church in Limon, CO with Pastors Frank and Linda Hoover Officiating. Interment will follow at Pershing Memorial Cemetery also in Limon. Visitation will be held Monday, September 11, 2006 at the Love Funeral Home from 1:00 ~ 4:00 P.M. Memorials may be made to the Stained Glass Window Fund in care of First United Methodist Church P.O. Box 178, Limon, CO 80828.