| Hope Anderton TUTTLE Died after a long and courageous battle with cancer on Friday, August 21st 2001 at Swedish Medical Center's Providence Campus. Born in Pennsylvania June 17, 1941 to Earl and Sally Anderton. Because of father's military career moved around the country during childhood. Graduated from Everett High, 1959. Attended University of Washington and was a Delta Gamma. Graduated 1963 with a teaching degree. Married in 1964 to Gerald G. Tuttle for 26 years, before divorcing in 1990. Many amazing contributions to her places of work and volunteer: North Shore Elementary, American Diabetes Association, American Lung Association, King TV Action NW, American Red Cross, Attorney General's Office, and Hope Tuttle Communications. Retired in 2000 but continued to give and learn. Known for: unselfish community involvement, gift of gab, amazing cooking, courage, huge heart, unsurpassed love for family and friends, pack rat tendencies, making her kids feel special, positive attitude, warm hugs, soft smiles, generosity, radiant beauty from inside out...the list goes on. Loved to read, go for walks, play games, explore the internet, research genealogy, spend time with her friends and family, browse bookstores, eat Mexican, travel, watch sports, talk, and listen. Hopie leaves her three children Brooks Tuttle, 34 of Albany, Oregon, Jeff Tuttle, 31 and fiancee Misty Kellow of Bellevue, Washington and daughter Amy Lawton, 28 and husband Kyle of Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Also, two special Aunts, Laura Anderton of Greensboro, N.C. and Artemise Fredericks of Middleton, R.I. She was predeceased by her parents, Sally and Earl and her younger brother, Brooks Anderton. All are welcome at a celebration of her life on Saturday, September 15th, 1 p.m. at St. Thomas Episcopalian Church, 84th Ave. N.E. and N.E. 12th St., Medina. In lieu of flowers, please make remembrances to Seattle-King County Chapter of The American Red Cross, The Dr. Henry Kaplan Foundation and Washington Women in Need. We miss you already Mommy!!! Sep 7, 2001 Seattle Times |
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