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LEROY TUTTLE Obituary

Leroy "Bud" Tuttle Passed away on February 17, 2013, in Bellingham, WA. He was surrounded by his loving family on his final day. Bud was born on August 8, 1932 in San Pedro, California to Helen and Ream Tuttle. His family moved to Orting WA. when he was a boy and he always considered Orting as his home town. He was a Alumni of Orting High School. Bud served with honor in the US Navy during the Korean conflict. After the Navy he went to work for the Milwaukee Railroad. When the Milwaukee went out of business he went to work on the Burlington Northern in Sumas, WA. He retired on January 1, 1993. On Sept. 14, 1956 Bud married his wife, Elizabeth Mc Allister. Bud is survived by his wife, Elizabeth and seven children; Ann Tuttle. Kathleen Tuttle, David (Teri) Tuttle, Michael (Joan) Tuttle, Teresa (Eric) Charroin, Joseph (Cindy) Tuttle and Karen (Bill) Dykstra, seventeen grand-children and one great grandchild. He is also survived by his sister Joan (Tom) Wekell. There will be a family gathering in the summer to remember Bud's Life.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Feb. 24, 2013.

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JoAnne

March 7, 2013

There are no words to describe how sorry I am for your loss. Mr. Tuttle was a good man and a great father. I will never be able to thank him enough for making the move to Sumas and bringing such a wonderful and loving family with him. All my thoughts and prayers are with you.

lisa cooley

March 3, 2013

My love goes to my family as I can not be there. Grandpa took me in as his granddaughter yeast ago and despite the differences he wll always be my grandpa. Love and condolences to all. I love u and wll miss u grandpa. U are free to run with your mom

February 25, 2013

I am sorry to hear about your loss. It's reassuring to know that God will always be there to comfort and support you as he tells us at Isaiah 51:12.May the thought of knowing that you have the true God's support help you to deal with the loss of your loved one.

February 25, 2013

My most sincere condolances to the whole Tuttle family. I hope the sorrow goes quickly and makes room for great memories. Take care of each other, Johnnie Johnson

February 25, 2013

Dear Mike,

So sorry for your loss, your family will be in my prayers. Lisa Manos

Pat Mann

February 24, 2013

Dearest Friend Elizabeth and family, so very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you. So many good memories. Love, Bob and Pat Mann

February 24, 2013

Thank YOU for your service and for keeping our Country free. Wish we had other individuals who love this Country enough to serve to keep our FREEDOM!!!

Karen Dykstra

February 24, 2013

A memorial service will be held March 9, 2013 to celebrate Dads life at the Sumas Christian Reformed Church at 1:00 pm.

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