Everett Andrew Tuttle

Everett (Andy) Tuttle, 93, of Fredericksburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2025. He was born on February 7, 1932, in Syracuse, New York. Andy lived a remarkable life rooted in family, service, hard work, and a deep sense of curiosity. After serving in the U.S. Navy during the early 1950s, he built a long and successful career as an Electronics Technician with General Electric, where he eventually retired. His work and love of exploration took him across the globe—he proudly shared that he had visited 47 states and 24 foreign countries. Travel remained one of his greatest joys throughout life. He often said, “To stay young, you have to keep moving—to keep the rust off you.” And that’s how he lived: active, engaged, and always learning.

Andy shared 72 devoted years of marriage with his beloved wife, Dolores K. Tuttle. Together, they created a home filled with love, laughter, and enduring family values—anchored by their unshakable bond and quiet resilience.

He was preceded in death by his son, Major Steven Tuttle. Andy is survived by his wife, Dolores, and their children: Timothy Tuttle (Sherry Tyson-Tuttle) of Bethlehem, PA; Terrance Tuttle (Nancy) of Fredericksburg, VA; Deanne Frank (Joseph) of Fredericksburg, VA; and Lori A. Whitney (William) of Silverdale, WA. He is also survived by his sisters, Linda Karpouzes of Portland, OR, and Carol Tuttle of Syracuse, NY; nine grandchildren; and twenty-two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, July 25, 2025, at the National Memorial Cemetery at Quantico, Virginia.

Andy will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, and grandfather—a man of quiet strength, integrity, and unwavering devotion to those he loved. His legacy lives on in the stories he told, the lessons he passed down, and the family he cherished.

He often recalled the lessons he learned from his father:

Religion: “You’d better give your soul to Jesus, ’cuz nobody else will care.”

Logic: “Hard work never killed anyone.”

Irony: “Money doesn’t grow on trees.”

Wisdom: “The apple doesn’t grow far from the tree.”

Justice: “Only the rich get rich.”