Leonard Tufts
November 24, 1927 ~ April 27, 2016
Leonard Tufts, grandson of the founder of Pinehurst, died at home on Wednesday, April 27, 2016.
Leonard was born in Pinehurst on Thanksgiving Day, 1927, to Frances Easton Tufts and Albert Tufts. Who knew that the “Thanksgiving” spirit would influence him for the next 88 years?
The service will be 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 3 at McDonald’s Chapel, 1374 Foxfire Road in Aberdeen, officiated by Dr. Robert B. Whitehouse.
His formal education, which began in Pinehurst and continued at the University of North Carolina, was interrupted by his enlistment into the US Navy and then by drafting into the US Army.
He was wed to Joyce Bottomley of Wisconsin in May 1960 and they established in Pinehurst, Leonard working in the family business with Pinehurst Inc. When the company was sold in 1970, Len focused his interests on the Forest Stewardship Program, of which he was a charter member, as well as the American Tree Farm System, The Voluntary Farm, Voluntary Agricultural Districts and organizations promoting the natural way of life. He was a charter member of Moore County Beekeepers, established in 1982, and the Master Gardeners of Moore County.
He is survived by his wife Joyce, his dog Molly and his sister Emily Tufts Keller of Vancouver, Wash.
Remembrances may be directed to the Moore County Animal Control Center of Moore County, 5235 HWY 15/501, Carthage NC 28327; Moore Humane Society, 5355 NC Hwy 22, Carthage NC 28327; NC Zoological Society, 4403 Zoo Parkway Asheboro NC, 27203, or Friends of Plant Conservation, 1060 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1060.
Powell Funeral Home and Crematory of Southern Pines is assisting the family. Online Condolences may be made at PinesFunerals.com
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Joyce, I am so sad to learn of Leonard’s death. It was a privilege to have known him and to learn from him. Leonard was a wonderful example of stewardship of the land.
Dear Joyce,
I have so many wonderful memories of Camp Gertrude Tufts in Pinehurst. A great outdoor experience for hundreds of Girl Scouts would not have been possible without the help of the Camp’s neighbors, Joyce and Leonard.
Our husbands ha
Joyce,
I am so very sorry to read about the passing of Mr. Tufts. I first met you 20+ years ago at Village Vet. Hospital. I have thoroughly enjoyed every visit we shared at both veterinary hospitals. He was a man with a huge heart and love for every
Joyce,
I am so very sorry to hear about Leonard. And I did not hear until today. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Vicki
Dear Mrs. Tufts,
I just read of your husband’s passing. I’m so very sorry for your loss. You and Mr. Tufts have always been supportive of my church (Doubs Chapel UMC) and I always enjoyed seeing you at events there and around the county….and tried
Dear Joyce,
I was so very saddened to hear about Leonard. I had recently met Polk Dillon at event when I visited NC in January from Massachusetts and found out that he knew both you and Leonard. I said to him ‘really they are both still living?’ A