Obituary: Ross Stuart Tulloch, 49

Ross Stuart Tulloch, 49, of Manhattan, Montana, died suddenly as a result of an accident at his home on August 24, 2026.

A man who excelled at many things, be it teaching, fishing, or landscaping, what Ross did best was love and care for his family and friends. Whether it was lending a car to his daughters, who rarely owned a working engine, or creating custom fur mittens and sharing the pattern with others, it was nearly impossible not to feel welcomed into his circle of people. His brilliant life started on September 10, 1976, in Tacoma, Washington. The state could not hold him, and at a young age he moved to Petersburg, Alaska, with his family.

His growing up years were spent flying with his father, wreaking havoc in Petersburg via truck, bike, and foot, working in the timber industry where he dangerously hopped from log to log, and crewing on fishing boats such as gillnetters and seiners. Ross did everything in his power to be on the water. Many stories have been told of his "falling" into a lake with a cast at 6 years old or skipping across the water after crashing on his wakeboard when out with his buddies.

After graduation he headed off into the great unknown, following his brother to Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana. Skeptical at first, he soon learned the great art of swing dancing and even started a club with friends, one that lasts today. He built many life-long friends and memories through the college and career ministry of Grace Bible Church. Through off-roading, skiing with sprained ankles, and classes he hardly attended, Ross acquired his Bachelors in Biology and later gained his Masters in teaching from the University of Alaska Southeast in Juneau, AK.

In 2001, he and his first wife, Wendy, moved to Metlakatla, AK, where he started his first teaching job and welcomed their daughter, Aubrey. They later moved back to Bozeman where Ross worked landscaping for his brother Ian and welcomed two more daughters, Mackenzie and Marina. Eventually they moved back to Alaska to teach in the tiny, middle-of-nowhere village of Galena. He thrived teaching his students and daughters survival skills like trapping and fishing in subfreezing temperatures on the Yukon. He loved snowmobiling and his many years of commercial fishing aboard his beloved boat, Dawn Treader.

Around 2017, Ross landed back in Bozeman where he worked with his brothers, Ian and Cam. He poured time and effort into his church and in growing in his personal relationship with his Savior, Jesus Christ. His heart was to cultivate fellowship with those around him. He loved his daughters and the opportunities they had to live and adventure together. He married his wife, Holly, in October 2025, who gracefully held on tight as they flew through life and eagerly planned their future together.

Having accomplished many dreams such as buying a boat, running a fishing crew, having a shop, spending meaningful time with his daughters, making a home with Holly, creating his landscape design consulting business, RT Catalyst, and serving the Lord with humility, Ross has now joined the Lord and is most certainly having a grand time rejoicing in God's glory.

He is survived by his wife, Holly Tulloch; his daughters, Aubrey Tulloch, Mackenzie Tulloch, and Marina Tulloch; his father, Bruce (Benni) Tulloch; his mother, Lawlee Weir; his brothers, Cam (Shawn) Tulloch, Ian (Michelle) Tulloch, and Reid (Angela) Tulloch; and by many nieces, nephews, extended family, friends, and colleagues whose lives were inspired by knowing him.