A memorial service for Terence Tuttle, Santa Barbara, a native of Medford, was held Wednesday at the First Presbyterian Church, Santa Barbara. Mr. Tuttle died Saturday, Nov. 6 as the result of a head injury he sustained Oct. 14 while working in his garage workshop. He was 86. Terence Tuttle was born Nov. 3, 1913, in Medford, son of Arthur and Ethel Tuttle. He graduated from Medford High School in 1933. In 1939, he married Bernice V. Kaplan of Owatonna. The couple celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in June. Mr. Tuttle began work for Jostens in 1935. He transferred to Princeton, Ill. in 1966 before relocating to the Santa Barbara facility in 1970. Mr. Tuttle retired from Jostens in 1978 following 43 years of service. While in Owatonna, he served on the Owatonna Planning Commission and was a member of the Associated Church and the Masonic Lodge. In Santa Barbara, Mr. Tuttle and his wife were volunteers for the Meals on Wheels program for the past 17 years. He was a trustee for the First Presbyterian Church and was active for many years as a VAC, a group of men who maintained the church grounds. Mr. Tuttle and his wife enjoyed traveling, having visited five continents and recently traveled with the Santa Barbara Friendship Force. Mr. Tuttle was a master woodworker and enjoyed making gifts for family and friends. He also enjoyed golf and bridge. Mr. Tuttle is survived by his wife, Bernice; a daughter, Kathy (and Bill) DeBlonk, Fair Oaks, Calif.; two brothers, Richard (and Dorothy) Tuttle of Madelia, Alton (and Marcella) Tuttle of Medford; a sister, Gloria Timm of Medford; two grandsons, a great-granddaughter and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother. Memorials may be given to the Senior Center at the First Presbyterian Church, Santa Barbara, the American Lung Association of Santa Barbara or to the donors choice.

Obituary from Owatonna Peoples Press, 11 Nov, 1999