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Very Rev George Tuttle
Posted on: 06/09/2012 21:47
I thought I would post this obituary here. Does anyone have fond memories of the man? I didn't know him personally, but had met him once or twice through presbytery.
TUTTLE, The Very Reverend Dr. George BA, BD, ThD, DD, LLD
October 4, 1915 -May 26, 2012
Passed away peacefully in Victoria BC. Predeceased by his loving wife Helen (Mitchell), brothers Morley and Aubrey, and sisters Julia and Ruth. Sadly missed by his much loved wife Eunice; son Dr. John Tuttle, wife Linda; daughter Julia Devereux, husband John; grandchildren Krysia, Aubrey, Christina, Melissa. George was a professor at Union College, UBC, Principal of St. Stephen's College, Edmonton and former Moderator of the United Church of Canada. He served his beloved church in these positions as well as others in his own caring, unique style, empowering others to do their work successfully. He will be remembered for his generosity, humour, sincerity, and keen intellect. He embraced every moment of life, and many people benefited from his caring, wise counsel.
Memorial Service, Saturday, June 23, 2012 1:30pm St. Paul's United Church, 2410 Malaview Ave. Sidney BC. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to Outreach Work of St. Paul's United Church.
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Mendalla
Posted on: 06/09/2012 22:14
I remember the name from his stint as moderator but that's about it. I suspect that Grandad would have known him. 97 years is a good, long life and from his obit it sounds like he used those years well.
Mendalla
Alex
Posted on: 06/09/2012 22:24
There are some interesting reflections on the moderator's blog including her own.
http://www.wondercafe.ca/blogs/moderator-mardi-tindal/grieving-loss-very-rev-george-tuttle
Tabitha
Posted on: 06/10/2012 00:10
I think he was contacted with Garneau United when I attended 1980 ish or so to 1993 or so for me.. In Edmonton
Tabitha
Posted on: 06/10/2012 22:30
OK I did check with my friend-who is a much better historian than me-and Yes George and his wife were active folks in our Garneau United Congregation when he was President of St. Steve's. (Garneau Congregation was actually formed after a Sunday School was started by St. Steve's years before-and our of that grew a church).
George was not a member of Garneau as being a minister his membership would be with Presbytery. I expect his wife was a member.
Our paths didn't cross much as aI was busy being a university student and with Young Adults.
Matt81
Posted on: 06/13/2012 15:48
Met him at General council and at a few church meetings over the years. a kind and thoughtful presence. Dare we say, one of the 'saints' of the church.
peace brother