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David Tuttle, Jr., 89, Vero Beach
February 3, 1935 – July 2, 2024
In 1959 he began his career as a securities analyst on Wall Street with Paine, Webber, Jack- son & Curtis. He began classes at New York University Graduate School of Business Administration and graduated with an MBA in 1963 where he was elected to Beta Gamma Sigma, an honorary business school society. He spent the next ten years as an investment analyst with Legg Mason in New York. He then went on to become a money manager with Bessemer Trust first in New York and later in Palm Beach, Florida. He made a series of moves after that culminating as an investment advisor for PNC Wealth Management in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. While in Philadelphia he attended the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts specializing in watercolor painting. Painting became a focal point in retirement, along with fly fishing and tennis.
David retired in 1994 first to Wolfeboro, New Hampshire and most recently to Dorset, Vermont where he was a member of the Dorset Field Club. He and his wife, Pamela, moved full-time to Vero Beach in 2022 having spent the previous 20 winters here before. He was a member of the Moorings Yacht and Country Club where he played tennis.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Pamela Hooper Tuttle; two children of a prior marriage, Sarah (Bill) Tuttle Horner, David Kitchell Tuttle III and 4 grandchildren; William Tuttle Horner, Andrew (Bridget) Clark Horner, Benjamin Wilkins Horner and Katherine Yimei Horner.
Burial will be in Dellwood Cemetery in Manchester, Vermont. A memorial concert is planned for October in Vero Beach. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Humane Society of Indian River County.
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Julie Jean Beynon, Snyder, Burns, Longtin was born in the Stubenville, Ohio Hospital on a snowy, November 2nd day in 1944, and she breathed out her Spirit late on July 2, 2024, at the Holmes Regional Hospital in Melbourne, Florida.
She was beautiful from the start and was always a loving, good-natured child who grew up in Amsterdam, OH and subsequently Akron, OH with her sisters, ShariLee, Debb and their “brother-cousin, Jack Carnes.
Her early years in Amsterdam reflected who she would become as her peers loved and sought her out, and adults frequently complemented our Mother on what a beautiful and perfect child she was.
Once, when 4 year-old-Julie and our mother were visiting neighbors, Scotty and Lilian Wilson, Julie was quietly sitting there as the adults talked, and then, out of nowhere, she spoke up to say, “That’s a very nice SHET you have on Mr. Scotty.”
That one immediately went all over our small town of 900 or so people!
Her sense of humor recently hit me, when she sent me a thank-you card for something I had done for her.
She knew that I collect coins, so inside the card, she thanked me, and she ALSO TAPED two nickels, the amount, as children, we received as an allowance each week. I laughed and told her they had to be Buffalo Nickels in order to count.
Julie grew up to become a wife and mother in every sense of the word. She deeply loved and treasured her husband and two boys, Scott William Snyder and David John (DJ) Snyder.
Her boys were her whole life–and they became more and more her joy as time went on. Then, one day she lost one of them, David, in an automobile accident at 19 years of age.
After that, life became very hard for Julie, and she struggled for many years to get some meaning to her life back in place.
She focused on her beloved son, Scott, and during that time, she met the Lord Jesus Christ, accepting Him as the Lord and Savior of her life.
That decision subsequently led to our Mother, Sylvia Jeanne Mallernee, Beynon, Kruger, Scheu to also become a Christian—and it didn’t stop there…
Julie was always an outgoing person, sought-after by many people, both in her personal and business life. In addition, she loved to volunteer in her church and other places–such as the humane society of Vero Beach, FL.
She was always also “mom” to her two little dogs. I, the oldest of her two sisters (ShariLee Beynon of Ocala, FL and Debb Beynon Robinson of Vero Beach, FL), once wondered if she could even count her friends, and “how did she keep track of everyone?”
Julie was a gifted artist from early childhood, and she produced exquisitely unique paintings—some to hang on her own walls, and special ones for her precious granddaughter, Kaleigh Jill Snyder Bowen & her husband, Thomas Bowen, of Savannah, GA and also some for her wonderful grandson, David Jerome (DJ) Snyder of Charlotte, NC.
In addition, she worked in a variety of mediums–from stained glass to acrylics, with various other modes of expression in between.
It goes without saying that Julie Jean Beynon, Snyder, Burns, Longtin loved the arts and thrived most when she was able to create beautiful things for others to enjoy.
As a result, she often gave them as gifts to friends as well as family members, and she was asked to hang them up in places all over Melbourne Beach and Vero Beach, Florida.
Most recently, her paintings could be found hanging for sale in various Melbourne and Vero Beach galleries–and her last sale hit four figures! True to form, her art supplies et al. have been donated to the Vero Beach Art Club.
As a business woman ahead of her time, Julie was incredibly talented in interior design and worked with both individual and builder clients. She would personally help her clients to create their perfect dream homes.
Her sensitivity and ability to read the character of others, made her the sought after person to consult when they wanted their homes to reflect themselves and their lifestyles. There were times when she could even be found designing and making a piece of furniture, unique to a client’s needs for a special spot in their new home.
Julie loved sports and was an active sports-woman, excelling at both golf, tennis, and bowling—where she won several awards. She also loved boating.
From early childhood the family enjoyed boating on Portage Lakes, outside of Akron, Ohio and also on Lake Erie in Sandusky, Ohio, and then later–up and down the rivers and coastal waters of North to South Florida.
Julie’s son, Scott, and his family have followed in her footsteps in so many of her strong suits. Whether it was her work ethic, her business sense, sports, her generous nature and love for others, or their own, personal love for their Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ —their mom was their model.
Julie leaves behind her beloved Husband, Robert Longtin of Melbourne Beach, and (Her immediate family) Son, Scott W. Snyder; Granddaughter, Kaleigh Jill Snyder Bowen (Thomas); and her Grandson, David Jerome Snyder. (Her family of origin) Sister, ShariLee Beynon; Niece, Gretchen M. McMinn (J. Michael McMinn); Niece, Kristen J. McMinn (Ronald I. Cole); Niece, Heidi L. Wilson (Doug Wilson); Sister, Debb Robinson (Peter G. Robinson); Nephew, Peter Robinson (Tracey Robinson); Nephew, Joseph Robinson (Mandy Robinson); Great Nieces & Nephews: GNeice, Brittany McMinn; GNiece, Lindsey Parks (Christopher Parks); GNephew, Evan McMinn; GNephew, Zachary Heidenescher (Delaney Heidenescher); GNiece, Johanna Olmstead (Nathan Olmstead); GNiece, Makyla McMinn, (Drake Bulin); GNiece, Mackenzie McMinn; GGreatNieces & Nephews: GGNiece, Alavee Buckner; GGNephew, Brax Glassman; GGNiece; Sutton Parks; GGNephew, Lincoln Parks; GGNephew, Landon Burch; GGNiece, Sarah Burch; GGNephew, Jack Robinson; GGNiece, Katie Robinson; and GGNeice, Sava Robinson.
In lieu of flowers, Friends are encouraged to make donations to the Humane Society of Vero Beach, Florida in Julie’s name, or give to your favorite charity. If you would like to view Julie’s work, her website is https://www.juliebeachside.com/gallery
Arrangements are entrusted to Strunk Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1623 North Central Avenue, Sebastian, Florida 32958.
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Carole Cornell Brashears, 73, Vero Beach
August 4, 1950 – July 3, 2024
Carole Cornell Brashears, 73, of Vero Beach, Florida, passed away, Wednesday, July 3, 2024.
Born August 4, 1950 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Allen Dyer Cornell, Jr. and Audrey Joanne Norberg.
After graduating Marple Newtown High School and Centenary College, Carole enrolled in the University of Miami to meet a surfer; that is when Carole met Lawrence Brashears and fell in love.
Upon graduating they came to Vero Beach to be with Eddie and Kay, Lawrence’s grandparents. After a wonderful reception into Vero, they decided to moved there themselves. It wasn’t long before Carole became part of the community and worked on the Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) board, as well as several of the local shops around town and even taught school at Vero Beach High School.
In an unfortunate freak accident 17 years ago, Carole fell and broke her neck and was paralyzed. After several surgeries, she was able to make a partial recovery until a final tragic fall.
Carole is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Lawrence Brashears; their daughters, Nicole Williams and Katharine Tuhy. Carole cherished the roll of grandmother to Jackson Tuhy, Colin Tuhy and Avery Williams; she was a sister to Allen Cornell, Lisa Cornell and Lynn Bodenstab; and leaves behind several other loving family members and friends.
Her kindness, warmth, and unwavering love for her family and community will be deeply missed by all that new her.
A celebration of life service will we held at Quail Valley River Club on October 11th at twelve o’clock noon.
In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to VNA Hospice Vero Beach, 445 24th Street, Suite 300, Vero Beach, FL 32960.
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Luz Maria Garcia, 58, Fellsmere
January 1, 1966 – July 6, 2024
Mrs. Luz Maria Garcia 58, of Fellsmere, Florida passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024.
She was born January 1, 1966, in Los Fresnos, Michoacán, Mexico. She was the eldest daughter of the late Ernesto Ortiz and Carmen Ramos.
Luz Maria was a very warm, affectionate, kind and cheerful person who will always be remembered that way. Luz Maria came to Fellsmere in 2002 where she spent her days enjoying her role as a housewife. Spending time cooking for and loving on her family is where she found her greatest joy. She also loved the outdoors and found peace in the beauty of nature.
She is survived by her loving husband of 30 years, Esxiquio Garcia; son, Roberto Garcia of Fort Pierce; daughters, Veronica Garcia, and Liliana Garcia of Fellsmere and Brenda Garcia of Port St. Lucie; granddaughter Deyleni I Garcia; grandson(s), Abraham Garcia and one on the way; three brothers, Jorge Ortiz, Marco Antonio Ortiz and Francisco Ortiz; two sisters, Rosa Ortiz and Teresa Pineiro. We will always remember her in our hearts.
Visitation will be 6:00-8:00pm Thursday, July 11, 2024, at Strunk Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1623 North Central Avenue, Sebastian, FL 32958.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00am Friday, July 12, 2024, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Mission Fellsmere, 12896 County Road 512, Fellsmere, FL 32948 with a committal service immediately following at Fellsmere Brookside Historic Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to Strunk Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1623 North Central Avenue, Sebastian, FL 32958.
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Karen Sue McCullers Morales, 73, Winter Beach
February 28, 1951 – July 3, 2024
Karen Sue McCullers Morales, 73, of Winter Beach, Florida, passed away, Wednesday, July 3, 2024.
Born February 28, 1951, in Vero Beach, Florida, Sue, as she was commonly known, was a daughter of the late Donald McCullers & Helen Emma Dukes McCullers.
A Vero Beach High School graduate, class of ‘69, she proudly continued her education and received her associate’s degree in business in 2004 from Indian River Community College.
Sue was a life-long member of Primitive Baptist Church in Winter Beach.
She enjoyed sewing, reading, camping, gardening and cooking for and spending time her family& friends.
She proudly served as a Social Worker for E.O.C. Head Start of Indian River & Okeechobee Counties retiring in 2016 with nearly 50 years of service.
In addition to her parents, Sue was preceded in death by two sisters, Lilly McCullers and Elaine McCullers.
She is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Jose A. Morales; brothers, Donald Jack McCullers & John Daniel McCullers; children, Margarita Ferguson, Jocelyn Rogers, Alix Caldwell, Amanda J. Larson, Joe A. Morales-McCullers, and Chana M. Pappadouplos; 16 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many other loving family & friends.
Visitation will be Friday, July 19th, from 1-2:00pm at Strunk Funeral Home’s Vero Beach Chapel followed by Graveside services in Winter Beach Cemetery at 2:30pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to E.O.C. Head Start of Indian River County, 2455 St Lucie Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32960.
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Patricia H Richards (nee Dooley) 94, Vero Beach
May 25, 1930 – July 7, 2024
Patricia H Richards (nee Dooley) 94 of Vero Beach passed away July 7, 2024. Born May 25, 1930, in Paterson, NJ to the late Helen and Leo Dooley. She resided in Wayne and Oakland, NJ before retiring to Inverness and Vero Beach, FL.
She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend known for her kindness, generosity, and love for painting.
Patricia was preceded in death by her loving husband of 68 years, John, and two of her six children, Douglas and Johnny. She is survived by her remaining children, David, Michael, Sharon Eisenstein, and Gail Carter along with 10 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
Patricia will be deeply missed and forever remembered by those who knew her.
Arrangements are entrusted to Strunk Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1623 North Central Avenue, Sebastian, FL 32958.
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