Hayden Matthew Tucker

Hayden grew up in Grand Junction and Fruita. He played football for Mesa County Junior Football and Fruita High School. Hayden’s favorite place to be was outside - driving his truck, hunting, fishing, four wheeling, camping, and snowmobiling. As long as he was outside, he was happy. He had an early and deep love for all animals and wildlife. He was a born hunter, killing his first Elk at the age of 12. He joined the RMEF as a volunteer and committee member as soon as he was 18, following in his dad’s footsteps to continue their mission of preservation and conservation.
Hayden had a beautiful smile and a larger-than-life personality; he was a jokester whose sarcasm and quick wit were his hallmark. All of that sometimes hid his tender heart. Hayden loved deeply, he made friends for life, and there was nothing he would not do for those he loved.