William James Tuttle

William James Tuttle, 76, of Kansas City, MO, passed away Monday, October 16, 2006 at Lee�s Summit Hospital. Memorial services will be 3:00 p.m. Sunday, October 22, 2006 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service from 2-3:00 p.m. Cremation. William was born January 18, 1930 in Kansas City, KS to Roy Grant and Maude (Smith) Tuttle. Mr. Tuttle proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict receiving a Purple Heart. He loved working in the yard and stirring the pot with his family. William is survived by his wife of 54 years, Betty J. (Hirst) of the home; son John L. Tuttle and wife Debbie, daughter Debi (DJ) Stucker and husband Larry, son William B. Tuttle; grandchildren SaDonna Staton, Ryan, William R., Josh, Elliott and Noelle Tuttle; great-grandchildren Stephanie McKeever, Tristan and Sarah Staton; sisters Virginia Turner and Mearle Johnson.