George Eucker
Passed: October 23, 2022
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George Eucker
Passed: October 23, 2022
Obituary
Mr. George Allen Eucker, 81 of Tolleson, Arizona died October 23, 2022 in Tolleson, Arizona. He was born January 22, 1941 in Rockton, Illinois to George J. Eucker and Doris Eucker, both of whom predeceased him. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Raymond Eucker, Kenneth Eucker, Robert Eucker, Eugene Eucker, and Roger Eucker; and sisters, Lois Eucker and Marion Stauffacher. He is survived by his wife, Purita V. Eucker; daughters Josielyn Kaai, Joyce Lara, and Janice Lawson; and his sister, Betty Runaas. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, his extended family, and friends.
George grew up on a farm in South Beloit, Wisconsin alongside his eight siblings. He was a veteran of the United States Navy where he proudly served from 1958 to 1977. His last duty station was on the USS Dixon before he received an Honorable Service Discharge at the rank of HT1, Hull Maintenance Technician, Petty Officer First Class. While in service to his country, he received four Good Conduct awards, the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, and the Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device. He received an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice. He used that degree to work Physical Security for the Department of the Navy for 25 years at Naval Base San Diego.
In his free time, George enjoyed camping, fishing, coin collecting, Native American art, and watching Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy, and criminal drama shows. But nothing could surpass his love for his family. George cherished spending time with his wife, and loved having visits with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
A visitation will be held at 6pm on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at Thompson Funeral Home in Goodyear, Arizona. A funeral service will be held at 10AM on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church in Goodyear Arizona. Burial will take place at 12:30PM, Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at the Arizona National Memorial Cemetery in Phoenix, Arizona.
10 responses to George Eucker
Rose Jean-Paul says:
November 3, 2022
Mr. Eucker,
I enjoyed knowing you, it’s easy to see where Josie got her sense of humor from. You will be missed.
Rose Jean-Paul
Vicky L. says:
November 8, 2022
You are more than a brother to me. Your memory will remain in my heart and be cherished forever. I miss you Kuya George.
Sheila L. says:
November 8, 2022
Uncle George,
I’m going to miss you a lot. I will miss your jokes and going out to eat and to catch up. How you were always “hanging in there” whenever I asked how you were doing. I will always treasure all the times I spent visiting and spending time with you.
Lanie Parrilla says:
November 9, 2022
Uncle George,
I’d like to thank you for always being nice to me & my family and always checking in on us.
You will surely be missed by so many
❤️ Lanie ❤️
Francis Alexander says:
November 9, 2022
Uncle George,
I am going to miss you and your holiday and birthday messages. I’m so grateful you stayed in touch with my family and me since I moved away from San Diego 25 years ago. I have fond memories of you every time I went over your house to hang out with Janice and Joyce since middle school. I’m grateful I was able to see you last June(2021) in my annual visit to the west coast. You and Auntie were just as cute and sweet to each as always. Of course, all your joking around just makes my visit more worthwhile. Thank you for everything. You truly will be missed.