To all of Marian Tuckett’s relatives and friends in the Utah and Salt Lake county, we are sad to announce the passing of our faithful, devoted mother, Marian Tuckett Astle, born in Spanish Fork, UT on January 15, 1941 who passed on July 28, 2024 in her home in La Palma California. She died peacefully of natural causes. Her battle began with some heart irregularities in October 2023. Marian fought hard for approximately 10 months. She never fully regained her strength. She passed peacefully surrounded by her children and grandchildren in the home she loved.
Marian grew up in Lake Shore, UT helping her father Lawrence Tuckett around the farm. The work ethic and faith-based character she developed was exemplary to thousands both in her family and friendship circles. She was a 4H champion as a child. She learned to love scouting while helping her father with his church callings in the church with the young men. She was the righteous example to 5 younger siblings. She attended BYU on academic scholarship. She remained an avid BYU sports fan her entire life – Go Cougars!
She married Ronald Quist Astle on June 23, 1960 in the Salt Lake City Latter-day Saint temple. She was active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints her entire life. Marian and Ron Astle raised their family in Buena Park and La Palma California. The Astle family, with the nurturing and tutelage of Marian, made a big impact in their schools, sport teams, performance stages, church congregations and the community at large. In 2000, the Astle family was honored as La Palma’s Family of the Year. Five of her six children served full time missions for the church.
Marian is survived by her six children: James, David, Deborah, Steven, Robert and Lisa. She is also survived by two younger brothers and one younger sister, George, Sherry and Larry.
Gramma Marian cherished her 26 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren, with two more great grandchildren on the way. Marian Tuckett Astle will be celebrated at a graveside burial service at the Spanish Fork Cemetery on August 17th at 2pm. You are invited to come and celebrate the life, the love, and the spirit of Marian Astle, one of the stalwart and dedicated spirits from Lake Shore and Spanish Fork.