Christmas 2021

 Merry Christmas from Minnesota

My Dad

 

Jon Charles Tuttle

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Tuttle, Jon Charles 69, of Plymouth, passed into the presence of his Savior on Sunday, December 19, 2021, surrounded by his immediate family. Jon was born on June 19, 1952 in Spencer, Iowa, to the late Paul and Grace (Fausch) Tuttle. When Jon was nine years old, he trusted Christ to save him from the penalty of sin. Jon graduated from Albert Lea High School and from Pillsbury Baptist Bible College with a bachelor's degree in Bible and secondary education. He received his master's degree in Christian school administration from Grace Seminary. Jon spent thirty-five years in Christian education: 1975-1981 teaching at Calvary Baptist Schools of Lansdale, PA; 1981-1998 as the principal at Calvary Baptist Christian School in Lancaster, PA; 1998-2010 as administrator of Fourth Baptist Christian School in Plymouth, MN. Jon also managed several Twin Cities area O'Reilly Auto Parts stores. Jon is survived by his wife, Cheryl (Grandia) Tuttle; daughter Lindsay (Chris) Levang; daughter Emily (Jon) Hight; daughter Meg (Jake) Flaming; and ten amazing grandchildren: Lily, Ella, Margot, Benny, Calvin, Wren, Blake, Peter, Quintin, and Charlie. Jon is also survived by his father- and mother-in-law, Ron and Dorothy Grandia; siblings Jeff (Gayle) Tuttle, Becky (Steve) Forman, Bruce (the late Natalie) Tuttle, Brian (Dawn) Tuttle, Chris (Sherri) Tuttle, Karen (Steve) Borders, Kathy (Bill) Mitchell, Ronda (the late Mike) Clements, and Tom (Connie) Grandia; and many wonderful nieces and nephews. Visitation is Tuesday, December 28, 4:00-7:00pm and Wednesday, December 29 at 10:00am at Fourth Baptist Church of Plymouth, MN. Jon's memorial service will be held on Wednesday, December 29 at 11:00am at Fourth Baptist Church. Memorials may be directed to the Jon C. Tuttle Scholarship Fund at Fourth Baptist Christian School. Funeral arrangements entrusted to: Washburn-McReavy.com Glen Haven Chapel 763-533-8643

Published on December 26, 2021

Star Tribune Obituary

A move to a forever family

This little bug moved to a pre-adoptive home today, after being part of our family for over 10 months. 

She joined us for a few days around Thanksgiving of 2020.  Then came back into our home, as a placement, on February 6, 2021. She was only 16 months old. She came to us as a serious and shy girl with many fears. She has grown and blossomed into a smiley, giggly, strong, and independent girl. She turned 2 back on October 16.

I don't have enough space or words to tell of all the lessons each of us have learned while having her in our home. The joy & challenges she has brought. I also don't have time to tell of all the ways we have seen God's hand in guiding our family and His fingerprint on her life.  

After months of prayer, we feel that God is asking us to continue to saying YES to foster care. In North Carolina, you can only have 5 children total in your home, in order to be licensed foster parents.  So we prayed through saying YES to adoption or YES to foster care. It was a difficult decision, but since making the decision God has given us peace. He has also given us more peace and reassurance as the pre-adoptive family, that was selected, are friends of ours, who also know and love Jesus. 

 

Last year & This year

Serenity Mae, S I X

This girl turned S I X today.

Wren loves doing cartwheels and playing games. 

She is learning so much in school. Her sweet giggle & smile melts our hearts.

Birthday breakfast of blueberry chocolate chip waffles. Made by Daddy.

Presents after breakfast.

New dress from Grandpa & Grandma Tuttle

Wren asked for vanilla cake with chocolate frosting and sprinkles. 

She even helped make it!

Happy SIXTH Birthday, Wren!

We love you.

Wren is currently 46" tall and weighs 41.6 pounds.

Beach House Update

All of the windows are IN minus two windows that are coming in this week.