Paul "Bud" Tutmarc Jr.

Although I never met this good man, we corresponded when I was directing the building of the Flower Pentecostal Heritage Center(Assemblies of God, Springfield, MO). Bud generously donated a steel guitar and recorded music to the music display case where they rest beside the accordion of another gospel music saint, Ira Stanphill. We also ran stories about Bud's father, the inventor of the electric guitar, in the "Assemblies of God Heritage" and the "Pentecostal Evangel." I offer my...

Just read about Paul's passing in the Seattle Times. I lived several blocks from Paul's father's studio.Another Rough Rider has left us but is not to be forgotten.

I am sorry to hear of Bud Tutmarc's passing. It gave me chills as I read his story and the story of his father. His father, Paul, was my guitar teacher when I was around 11 or 12 when Paul, Sr. lived in Seattle overlooking Lake Union. He had also been my mother's guitar teacher when she was younger. I looked forward to my lessons every week and listening to Paul Sr. talk of his family. My prayers are with Paul Jr.'s family and his sister Paula, whom I remember fondly. My deepest sympathy...

Bud made sure our dental clinic had some relaxing music. So Bud's music will continue to play at Seattle's Union Gospel Mission Dental Clinic. Thank God for such a giving person.
May God richly bless you and give you peace through his going home celebration.

Dear Tutmark family,
I remember Bud from the early fifties, when he would come and perform at the Neighborhood Church in Oakland, where I was the choir director. He was one of the patriarchs in Christian music. Our daughter-in-law, Lynnda, has kept us up on him from time to time. It's comforting to think that if we could see him as he is now, we would probably fall down in awe.

Bud's Family,
I'm the one who broke all the records of the famous Harmony Quartet car wreck back in 1948.
Fresh from NW College Bud with his steel guitar, Marvin Strum with his Spanish Guitar, Leon Bixler on the New Electric Bass and the Great
Piano player Frank Morgan. I was the Preacher boy. Needless to say
God performed many miracles on that trip where we met the entire
Intinerary on time. 3 days after the car wreck my voice was completely gone, but in...

We were sorry to hear of Bud's passing. As the attorneys who purchased his building in Greenwood, we fondly remember how he helped us by agreeing to hold the contract for a few months while we were able to arrange our financing. It was very helpful to us in our goal of owning our own law office building. We are still here enjoying being a part of the Phinney/Greenwood community. When people come here for the first time, we often tell them of the history of this property including the...

Dear Opal and family,
Virginia and I want to pass on our condolences for your great loss. We are together today because of the NW District Choir Tours that Bud was so instrumentally involved with. Our lives are richer because of Bud. We pray for God's comfort for your family during this time.
Blessings,
Steve & Virginia Bjorklund

Dearest Opal & family-
We have many happy memories of Bud's musical talents. And, we especially thank him for keeping the old hymns alive.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Love to you all!