Gene Arnold Tuffs

Gene Arnold Tuffs, 90, of Auburn, died April 7, 2026 in Auburn, WA.  

He was born March 1936, to Charles and Ida Tuffs in Deer Creek, Minnesota. He was number 10 of 11 siblings.  

Gene attended West Seattle High School, Everett Jr. College, and served in the National Guard.

Gene is survived by his wife of 66 years, Susan, and three children Eugene, Cheryl, and Dawn.  Three grandchildren, Jessica, Kyle, and Kristopher and two great-grandchildren, Cameron and Aily.

Gene was a plumber with Local #32 for over 40+ years.  Over the years Gene was very active in multiple hobbies and sports, including the NW Harley Dresser club, Country Western Dancing, 4-H Horse clubs, and various softball teams.  He enjoyed being active with his friends and family and was always up for good conversation.

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