Linda Tucker Haynes
Linda Tucker Haynes passed from this life on April 15, 2013. She was raised in Lewiston, New York, and moved with her parents, Matt and Mary Beth Tucker, to Tucson in 1963. She served as a VISTA volunteer and graduated from the University of Arizona in 1973.
Her first love was theatre, and she met her husband, Claude, while acting at the Barn Dinner Theatre in Nashville. After a few years they returned to Tucson where she received her law degree. She served as a prosecutor for the City of Tucson and Pima County for many years.
In 2003 Linda moved to Gilbert and served as counsel for the Arizona Commission on Judicial Ethics. She is survived by her husband, daughter Mary Abel, son-in-law Micah and granddaughters Clare and Lucy. She was a supporter of many charitable endeavors including the Girl Scouts, Tucson Meet Yourself, Humane Society, Nature Conservancy, Andre House, Gilbert Riparian Institute, Paulist Fathers and the School Sisters of St Francis. Donations are requested to these organizations in lieu of flowers.
A memorial mass will be held at St. Cyril of Alexandria, 4725 E. Pima Street, in Tucson on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 10:00 am.
Irma Rios (Thurlow)
Although I didn't keep in touch with Linda, I had her in a few classes thoughout high school & Just wanted to say she was always so nice to me. Even tho she signed my yearbook - describing me as a little weird, I'm sure she meant it in an endearing way, lol. She had a cute smile and for some reason I just picture her with her curled bangs and carrying a stack of books, lol. I do remember her in a play or two, and she was good!. I wish I could have let her family know what a good person she was, but I'm sure they know that. Prayers to all of them. Rest in Peace, I'm sure the angels welcomed you with full hearts. I will see you again!
Elizabeth Matsushino (Bracken)
My heart is sad to learn of Linda's passing. She was one of THS's finest and a positive spirit. Thank you for notifying her classmates.