Barbara (Jesser) Tuttle

Published 12:29 am Friday, February 19, 2016

May 26, 1923 – February 7, 2016

Barbara (Jesser) Tuttle was born in Anaheim, CA, on May 26, 1923, and passed away in Bend, OR, on February 7, 2016. She was the daughter of Leland S. Jesser and Emma V. (Martin) Jesser. Her husband, John Tuttle, preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughter, Marylee N. Dilley of Sisters, and sons, Mark E. Tuttle of Bend and Daniel J. Tuttle of Bakersfield, CA, and their families.

Barbara was a teacher in Humboldt County, CA schools, teaching elementary school students.

After retiring in Oregon, she helped tutor foreign students at COCC in English and was active at the High Desert Museum.

A burial will be at the Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, OR.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Partners In Care, 2075 NE Wyatt Ct., Bend, OR 97701, or High Desert Museum, 59800 S. Hwy. 97, Bend, OR 97702.

The family appreciates all of the care she received from Home Instead and Partners In Care.

A visitation was held from 9 to 11:30 AM on Wednesday, February 17 at NiswongerReynolds Chapel in Bend.

Please visit the online registry for Barbara at www.niswongerreynolds.com.