Noel Oliver Tufteland was born February 19, 1931 in Binford, ND and passed away on August 11, 2014 in Puyallup, WA. Noel graduated from Odell High school in Hood River, OR May of 1951 and joined the United States Army on June 6, of the same year. He spent the next 41 years serving our country.
In 1953 Noel was stationed at Fort Lewis, WA where he met Louise Marie Bradford and they were married on June, 17 1956 in Tacoma, WA.
Noel and Louise had 2 children Richard Wills (wife Cori) and Christine Marie (husband Bill Hicks). They had 4 Grandchildren Seth, Katrina, Amber Tufteland and Diana Hicks.
They have 1 Great Grandson Mattias Tufteland.
After Louise’ death in 1994 Noel married Wilma Joy Todd in 1997 and gained 4 Adult Children Earl Todd (wife Deborah), Burl Todd (wife Maureen), James Todd (wife Sally) & Beccy Hager (husband Joe) and 10 Grandchildren, 13 Great Grandchildren.
Noel was a Charter member of Bothell Sons of Norway and is a Past President. Noel volunteered to cook for a number of years at all 3 of the District 2 Youth camps and for the 4th graders that attended Camp Casey for in Northshore School District.
Noel was also a Mastermason of Ashler Lodge 121 and Corinthian Lodge 83 and active in Eastern Star.
Noel was preceded in death by his Parents; Gustave Adolph & Rose Ella Tufteland, his Wife Louise Marie Tufteland and Wilma Joy Tufteland and 2 sisters Ramona Sammons & Beverly Henshaw and their husbands.
Memorial Service will be held Friday 8/15/14 at 11am at the Bothell Sons of Norway Hall 23905 Bothell-Everett Highway; Bothell, WA.
Any remembrances can be sent Bothell Sons of Norway Scholarship fund.
Arrangements under the direction of Purdy & Walters at Floral Hills, Lynnwood, WA.
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