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Alex Tuttle Obituary
Alex Jay Tuttle 19 of Bellingham, WA passed away March 14, 2012. Alex, an Inupiaq Eskimo was born with cerebral palsy in Anchorage, Alaska on February 10, 1993. He was adopted at birth by Patrick and Darlene Tuttle. He lived his entire life in Bellingham with Pat, Darlene and older cousin/brother Ash Harvey. Alex suffered a massive seizure and died as a result of cardiac failure.
Alex was in school and truly blessed to have had so much love and support from the staff and students of the Meridian School District. He had so many special friends who helped him because of his special needs. His zest for life was obvious to all who knew him. He enjoyed life to the fullest, his music, making lots of noise, horse back riding in his earlier days, taking long baths, and hanging out with his incredible care givers who gave his life a joy that is not easily explained for a child who could not sit, stand, walk or talk.
Alex is survived by his parents and Ash, His Grandparents: Doreen Harvey of Sumas, Margaret (Tuttle) and Dale McLellan, Bellevue, WA. Jack and Sally Tuttle, Redmond, WA. Aunts and Uncles: Larry and Rhonda Harvey, Don and Pam Harvey, Linda and Bernie Van Diest, David and Terri Harvey, Sue Harvey, Kathy and Bob Wanker, and Kate and Van Gamble as well as numerous cousins.
A memorial service will be held Thursday March 22, 2012 at 2:00 pm at Fox Hall located at 3985 Bennett Drive, Bellingham, WA. Pastor Jack Kintner will officiate. Cremation arrangements by Gillies Funeral Home
He had many special people in his life but truly would put Auntie Terri Harvey, Tami Marcos and Teacher Judy Kononen at the top of his list. They were a dream come true to Alex every single time he saw them.
Alex was innocence and unbridled love and joy at its finest.
Some of Alex's happiest moments were when he was on the back of Bigley a wonderful therapy horse and mom's horse Mikey. A donation in his name to Pediatric NDT & SI Therapy Services, 348 W. King Tut Road, Bellingham, WA 98226 360-398-2772 rather than flowers would no doubt delight Alex and also provide more equipment to allow other disabled children to experience the joy of riding a horse.
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Memories and Condolences
for Alex Tuttle
Kevin parmenter
February 1, 2024
Kevin
March 26, 2012
Dear Pat,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
My thoughts are with you and your family.
Frank Raymond
Rich Miller
March 23, 2012
Dear Pat and Darlene,
We were so sad to hear of Alex's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Rich and Silke Miller
March 22, 2012
I can only imagine how much pain you are in but I just wanted to let you know that my family will be praying for you guys as you deal with your loss. Alex Tuttle will be missed. Meridian Middle School will never be the same without Alex's welcoming smile every morning.
Darren Lannan
March 22, 2012
Thinking of you in this difficult time.
Cindy Urie
March 22, 2012
I got the distinct pleasure of getting to meet Alex on the school bus to Meridian Middle School. I was just a substitute bus driver,(so I didn't get to see him every day) but he held a special place in my heart. His eyes always lit up when I saw him and it was pure joy for him to go to school.
Jean Jones
March 21, 2012
Darlene,Pat and Ash,
Our whole family is Praying for you all.
Alex had the most contagous smile! Darlene you are a great mom and one of the strongest person I know. I'm here for you if you need a friend to talk to!
Jean, Randy,Jared & Katelin
Mike Hill
March 21, 2012
My Prayers are for all of you. Remember the happy times and many smiles.
Vicky Artz
March 21, 2012
I never knew you, yet I love you still. I can only imagine the mansion in heaven he is building for you and your family in heaven preparing for the day when you can see him run to you, pick you up in his arms and tell you how much he loves you too. What a precious gift it must have been to have him in your life so you could witness unexplainable joy with your own eyes and heart. I am also truly sorry for your loss and the pain that follows such a loss. My prayer for your family is that the pain will ebb quickly and never his memory or his love. May God be with you and your family at this time and know that my heart is with you.
March 21, 2012
Pat and Darlene, Chris and I are so very sad for your loss. Alex's life was a gift and the family will not be the same without him. (Cousins Chris & Nancy Parent)
March 21, 2012
Fly West young man. You've had the best father and teacher, now fly West. Low and slow, keep your wings level in the truns....there's always time to smile.
My most sincere regards, Al Packard, Scottsdale, Az.
Tonya Stroud
March 21, 2012
Love is being sent to you from our family. We are so sorry. Please if you need anything let us know.
Connie Hoge
March 21, 2012
His wonderful smile said it all~ So sorry for your loss~
Walt and Susan Remele
March 21, 2012
As full of innocent joy as he was it is not hard to imagine Alex's delight in his new found freedom.
Please know you have not lost a son, it is only a short space of time before you see Alex once again.
Rhonda Guilford
March 20, 2012
Dear Darlene, my heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.
March 20, 2012
I am so glad I got to know Alex the short time he attended Harmony Elementary. I will never forget that happy beautiful smile. So very sorry for you loss. Ronda Scott
Kyle Elkins
March 20, 2012
I'm so sorry to hear about Alex. I remember when I was younger and came over the times Alex would be smiling or laughing but you could always tell how loved he was and love he received. My thoughts are with you all.
Tina Goldston
March 20, 2012
Darlene and Pat, words cannot express how deeply sorry I am for your loss. I had the pleasure of having Alex in my life for short periods of each day while driving him to school. It did not matter what problems I was having that day, the minute I saw that smile, I smiled. I loved him truly and feel very privileged to have had him in my life. He touched so many people and will be missed by many. My thoughts are with you and your family.
March 20, 2012
Darlene,Pat and Ashley, I am very sorry for your loss.
Dahlia Knott-Constable.
Stevan Korac
March 20, 2012
Dear Tuttle Family, Darlene, Pat and Ash,
The Death of a loved one is very tragic thing.May your Alex be at Peace and travel without pain on to nextI part off his yourney I am so very sorry. You gave him every chance you could and he fought so hard. He was such a brave boy and you showed such love and courage helping him through the hardest battle of his life. The relief does come, but it comes with a price. love You little Alex
Steve Korac
Kathy Bray
March 19, 2012
Darlene, Pat and Ashley, I'm so very sorry for your loss. Alex touched so many people.
Trudy Rutter
March 19, 2012
Darlene, Pat and Ash, so sorry to hear about your loss. Alex was an awesome guy, with the most wonderful smile and zest for life! Again so sorry, he will be greatly missed.
Trudy, Calvin and Kevin Rutter
Don McMains
March 17, 2012
Alex was the friend of all of the students that roamed the halls with him at Meriian Middle School. He touched all of us that worked at the school in his time there! He will be missed!
Don McMains
Mike,Charlene Harvey
March 17, 2012
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
March 17, 2012
Dear Tuttle Family, Praying for you as you walk through this awful loss. I hope that as people's wonderful memories flood in to you you will have some measure of comfort. HUGS and TEARS. Jennifer A. (Malcolm's Mum.... always)
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