Jack A. Pulliam, Sr.
July 21, 2010
Jack A. Pulliam, Sr., 75, died Wednesday, July 21, 2010 after a long illness. He was born December 22, 1934 to Jasper and Helen Pulliam of Muscatine, Iowa. After graduating high school and Muscatine Junior College, he served in the US Army as a Military Policeman in Juneau, Alaska. When he reported to Des Moines to await induction, he met Colleen Turner, who would become the love of his life.
After his honorable discharge from the Army, he and Colleen were married on September 21, 1957. He worked for the United States Post office as a carrier and supervisor for 34 years, but always worked extra jobs, most notably as an umpire, ejecting generations of Des Moines area recreational softball players, often with justification. Jack loved sports of all kinds, and was an avid fan of the Hawkeyes, the Bears, and the Dodgers (the Bums). But watching his children and grandchildren compete was his greatest joy.
He was a gifted singer, and shared that gift at Clifton Heights Presbyterian Church, where he was a member for over fifty years. Over his life he served in numerous capacities there, including many years as a session member and elder.
He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant sister, Joyce. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Colleen; a sister, Jane Norwood and her husband, Charlie; a sister-in-law, Geraldine Cross; his four children: Jack Jr. (Sue); Gerald (Jan); Kimberly Wilhelm (John); and David (Brooke); his grandchildren: Cindy McMullen (James); Hillary; Emily Camps (Jeff); Joel; Taylor; Laney; and Nicholas; one great-grandchild, Josie; nieces Lori Cross; Pam Johnson (Ric); Debra Pratt (Bill) Teri Cross; Melinda Norwood; Marchelle Norwood; and a nephew, Jason Norwood; and other extended family.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 26 at 11:00 a.m. at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street. Visitation will be Sunday, July 25th from 3:00-5:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be at Highland Memory Gardens.
Jack’s family would like to extend our thanks to the staff at Mercy Hospital and its dialysis unit; special thanks to Dr. Smith and Dr. Jagarlapudi, whose excellent care is exceeded only by their compassion.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family for donations to a charity of the family’s choice.
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Linda Cogshall
07/24/2010
Dear Colleen and family:
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I wish I could be there in person, but please know I'm there in thought. You all have some wonderful memories of Jack,
and I hope they bring comfort to you now. I'll be thinking of you, and saying a prayer for all of you.
Love to all,
Linda & Family
Lezli McDaniel
07/23/2010
David,
Though I never met your dad, I'm sure that YOU are very much a reflection of him, and that he is vastly responsible for the good person you grew up to be. He must have been a wonderful man! You and your family are in my thoughts.
Lezli
Boyd Kale
07/23/2010
My condolences to the family from a retired letter carrier!
melissa pulliam
07/23/2010
Though briefly our paths crossed in the past , I want to send you my regards for your loss. Prayers your way! your cousin, melissa
Becca & Jerry Caligiuri
07/22/2010
David, we are so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. May you find comfort in your memories and your faith in God. We are so sorry that we cannot be there at this time. You and your family our in our thoughts and prayers.
Rich Ketcham
07/22/2010
Dave and family,
Although I have only met your father briefly a few times, I still feel as if I knew him much more through all the stories we have shared through the years. I am so sorry for your loss and know the wonderful memories you have will help ease the pain you are feeling now. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Rich
Joan Roberts
07/22/2010
David and family,
I was so sorry to hear of your father's passing. May you find comfort in the memories of all the special times with him. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Joan