Duane Ticknor, born in Greeley, Colorado and formally of Lincoln City, Oregon died suddenly in Sun Lakes, Arizona where he was enjoying his retirement. He has gone home to the Lord, to his father and mother, son Rick, and sister Joie. Duane leaves behind his beloved wife Vonnie, his sons Rod, Robert and George, sisters Rosie and Ruthie, 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Duane was a teacher and counselor in Lincoln City School District at Taft High School, where he spent his entire teaching career beginning in 1968. He coached wrestling and girls volleyball and left an immeasurable impact on his students.
Duane had a great love of hunting and fishing. He bagged many big game animals and was a very successful fisherman. He especially loved his trips to Alaska with his son George and
hunting buffalo and antelope with his buddy John Stotka.
His lasting impact on his family, friends and students will be forever remembered, including
those who he will never meet as an organ donor.
A summer memorial service in Lincoln City is being planned. Date and time still to be
determined.
Submitted by Robert Ticknor.
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He was the best teacher I’ve ever had he will be missed fly high
Condolences to all his family and anyone who was lucky enough to know him or be taught by him
God bless you Duane Ticknor
My heart goes out to your family for their loss.
Love,
Nancy (Morgan) Walker
And my entire family
(Mogo and Mogoman)
Rest in peace Duane. You will be dearly missed.
Mr. Tucker will truly be missed. He was an amazing teacher; Kind, intelligent, and a great listener. I will never forget going into his little room off the hallway just to hang out with him and his secretary.
My thoughts and prayers are with you Tucker family.
Mr. Ticknor changed my life. I am so blessed & forever grateful. If he didn’t intervene over 40 years ago, who knows what would have become of me. My heart goes out to his amazing family.
Best neighbor we ever had, hands down. He gave me more ‘fatherly’ advise over the years than my own father. Didn’t know he was a wrestler, though. Glad I never p!ssed him off.
Duane was a kind, gentle man. He and I led Peer Counseling training together for many years and became good friends through that program.
My heart goes out to his family as they struggle with the loss of a great guy!