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I remember Sandy’s infectious laughter and the sparkle in her eyes each time she shared with my classes the story of how she and Ann Sadrian constructed the “riverbed” in the infant and toddler outdoor classroom during the first Spring Break at the new center. My students will tell you how lucky they were to keep on learning from Sandy!
-Anne Hanley

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One very important peace of advice Sandy gave me was always befriend the families of the children in your classroom.  Don't just build the relationship with only the children.  Build it with the parents as well.  This will help out when you need to talk to a parent about difficult topics.   I have learned this to be very true and this advice has helped me with my students and their families still to this day.       ~Natalie Graber

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Sandy loved animals and always kept pets in the classrooms.  I remember once a beta fish accidently died and I replaced it with another one.  She knew right away it was a replacement because the imposter didn't swim up and greet her. --Yi-Cheng Hu

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Sandra (Sandy) Lea Tucker died in Oceanside, CA on November 1, 2021 surrounded by family and friends. She was a daughter, sister, aunt, friend, wife, and mother. Sandy was born in Washington DC on July 26, 1948 and raised in Virginia by parents Helen and William Morris and alongside her sister Judy and brother Bill. She earned a Bachelor's from Arizona State University and a Master's from Pacific Oaks College. In 1971, Sandy and Eugene Tucker married in Alabama. Gene was her soul mate, a Naval officer and they cherished 50 years together. She lived much of her life in Oceanside, CA, where she raised her daughters, Cassandra and Whitney, and worked as a child development specialist. She lived a life of service and was deeply committed to contributing to the children in her world. Throughout her career, she taught classes for childcare providers at local community colleges, consulted with childcare centers, cared for infants and toddlers and was a tremendous resource for parents. In retirement, her contributions to children and her community continued with over 5,000 hours of service to the Tri-City Hospital Auxiliary. She loved holding babies and knew the lyrics to every John Denver song. Her laugh was infectious and unforgettable. Sandy prioritized her friends and was loving, faithful and caring towards her inner circle. She is survived by her husband (Eugene Frank Tucker), children (Cassandra Blaine Tucker and Whitney Tucker Billeter), and siblings (Judith Marlene Murray, William Lee Morris) and their children. She is proceeded in death by her parents (William and Helen Morris (nee Nowell). A celebration of Sandy's life will be held in Spring or Summer 2022. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Sandy's name to Elizabeth Hospice in San Diego ( https://elizabethhospice.org/).

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funeral services by accu-care cremation center - (fd 1528)

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Sandra Tucker Obituary - Oceanside, California - Accu-Care Cremation Center - (FD 1528)

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Sandra (Sandy) Lea Tucker died in Oceanside, CA on November 1, 2021 surrounded by family and friends. She was a daughter, sister, aunt, friend, wife, and mother. Sandy was born in Washington DC on July 26, 1948 and raised in Virginia by parents Helen and William Morris and alongside her sister Judy and brother Bill.

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It was always so inspiring to hear Sandy talk about infants and toddlers. I am grateful that I was able to work with her and see her amazing work with young children.
- Laura Paciorek

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Self-employed: Sandy Tucker

I am currently focusing on consulting for the PITC program full time. I've retired from teaching community college child development classes since 1981.
In the past I have taught Preschool, Infants, Toddlers, directed 3 different centers and licensed child care centers for the state of Texas. I have been in the field of early childhood since 1972.

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Self-employed: Sandy Tucker I am currently focusing on consulting for the PITC program full time. I've retired from teaching community college child development classes since 1981. In the past I have taught Preschool, Infants, Toddlers, directed 3 different centers and licensed child care centers for the state of Texas.

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I remember having dinner at Sandy's house once and seeing all of the family photos and things about Whitney on display and thinking about how wonderful it was. I loved hearing about her family. It was such an enjoyable dinner, too.
-Laura Paciorek