James Warren Tupper M.D.

My Mom and Dad gave me the Seattle Times obituary for Dr. Tupper last night. I read it, looked at the picture, and thought of the many years of doctor appointments I had with him as a child with scoliosis. He was always kind, upbeat and had a wonderful smile - helping me get through those challenging years. I so appreciate all he did for me and am so thankful he was my doctor. I send my condolences to his family. Bless you, Dr. Tupper!

Jim, you were always a friend to me and one of my surrogate Dads, when my own father passed away in 2004. I will remember all of our conversations warmly and I always smile when i think of you. You had a zest for Life that was contagious. God Bless you and Sylvia. Peace.

I am saddened to hear of Dr. Tupper's passing. I was one of his scoliosis patients 36 years ago, he saved my life. I still remember his great smile and voice. Dr. Tupper was actually one of the doctors in my childhood I actually looked forward to seeing. He was not only a great doctor but a truly gentle, compassionate man helping me and my mom during those three difficult years. I often think about him and proudly carry his wonderful work with me every day. My condolences to the Tupper...

Dr. Tupper is very special to many of us who had Scoliosis. Roughly 40 years ago my life was forever changed by his work. His warm smile and positive outlook contributed greatly to my recovery. Whenever I eat an apple or see my school pictures from that time, I recall him...and carry a constant reminder of him.

I met Jim when I became friends with his daughter Kathie in high school. He and Sylvia always welcomed me into their home and allowed me to share a lot of time with their family during an important time in my life. He was also a great deal of support to my Mom JoAnn. I have such fond memories of the annual Christmas caroling party, "singing" with Kenai in the old blue station wagon on the way to the lake, and many others. I cherish the wooden salad bowl that Jim made for Mark and I as a...

My deepest sympathy to Jim's wonderful family whom I knew as neighbors and friends. Gale Barre [Hofeditz]

Written words can't adequately capture how much Jim Tupper has meant to me. As a son-in-law, I had a second father in Jim. He was a source of constant encouragement, a model of independence, and a mentor in many matters ranging from family relationships to finishing turns on the slopes of Crystal Mountain. Jim (and his dear wife Sylvia) welcomed me and my two children into their family as their own. We will forever be grateful for the warmth and support they extended to us just as they...

I had the pleasure of knowing Jim for one year. I first met Jim at a Christmas party last year. Jim immediately accepted me and we energetically sang Christmas carols together from the same page. Jim always showed interest in me and as I learned in great depth he similarly showed interest in and compassion toward all others that he was in contact with. Although he has physically left us, he will continue to live on in our memories and in all of his contributions to those that he engaged.