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Kay Pulliam Obituary
Beloved Wife and Mother Kay Pulliam departed to be with the Lord on June 3, 2007. A private "Celebration of Life" gathering will be held at Chuck and Kay's home on Saturday for Family and Friends. Many will remember her as the "Candy Lady" as she was the owner with her husband Chuck of Shubert's Ice Cream & Candy. Kay was born in Corcoran Calif., to Vernon and Joyce Thorson on November 19, 1951. She lived and attended school in Corcoran until she relocated to Chico in 1974 where she met and married the love of her life Chuck Pulliam in April of 1975.
The highlight of Kay's life was her family but most of all her grandchildren Madison Kay and Cash. She loved to shop, decorate her home and work in the yard. Kay was always having friends and family over for entertaining, special occasions and almost all important family events/ milestones happened at her home. She was very talented and enjoyed many hobbies and crafts such as sewing, cross stitch and painting.
She is survived by her Husband Chuck and Son Nathan Pulliam of Chico; her daughter Kasey Pulliam-Cowan Son-In-Law Bryan Cowan; Grandchildren Madison Kay and Cash Cowan of Browns Valley; Brother Phill Thorson and Family of San Antonio; Sister Pat Conwell and Family of La Mesa; Crystal Pulliam, Jim Pulliam and Family; Cindy Dragovich and Family; Glenn Pulliam and Family; Dorothy Deane; and her beloved kitty "Missy".
Kay will be loved and
missed by all!
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Lisa Saldano
June 18, 2007
So sad to hear of Kay's passing. She was the last helpful soul, and hers was the last sweet smile I saw on my last visit to your shop to make my mom's traditional mother's day box of sugar-free chocolates, before we lost her to cancer three years ago. Always willing to let me try any new creation, she was as sweet as her candy. May the Lord bring peace to your hearts and comfort you in your time of need.
Jack and Cheryl Yoder
June 13, 2007
To The Pulliam Family,
It was such a shock to hear about Kay. I talked to Kay last about two years ago and she wished my husband and I the best on our retirement. She was one of the kindest persons I knew. We worked together in PTA for years and when ever she was asked to help she was always there. Her children were the most important people in her life. She was such a good friend even if you hadn't seen her for months you could just picked up where you left off. We know she will always be missed, but knowing the faith she had she is in a better place still doing good works.
Carol Levensaler
June 12, 2007
I was so shocked to hear of Kay's passing and so sorry for your loss. Kay was a special person who made a difference. We would often visit wherever we ran into each other and I would always feel her positive energy. My heatfelt sympathy goes out to you.
Jill Thorson Moore
June 12, 2007
Our prayers go out to all of you during this time of sorrow. I remember Kay's love for her family. It was such a treat to spend time with our California cousins at the Thorson reunion. May the Lord comfort your hearts.
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Mary Lee Thorson Peterson
June 11, 2007
Dear Chuck, Casey, Nathan & Crystal - My sincere sympathies on the death of Kay. I, too, remember the delicious candy she brought to our Thorson Family Reunion as well as the laughter and fun she shared with us at that time. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Ann Thorson Riekena
June 11, 2007
Dear Chuck, Kasey, Nathan & Crystal, So sorry to hear about Kay. I met Kay only twice that I can remember. Our grandparent's (Carl and Abbie's) 50th wedding anniversary in the mid 60's and then at a Thorson Family reunion back on the farm near Gary in about 1987. I remember the wonderful candy she brought with her from California. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Heather Schoeppach
June 11, 2007
I was so shocked and saddened to hear that her time was cut so short. Since I began working at Shubert's seven years ago, Kay warmly welcomed me as part of the Shubert's family. We talked shopping and compared notes on our kitties and could always find something to have a good laugh about. She helped make working holidays sparkle. And I miss her as I'd miss a member of my own family. My heart goes out to her loved ones.
Kaylan Triplett
June 10, 2007
I am so sorry to hear of your family's loss. I always enjoyed working for your family and Kay added a delightful prescence to Shubert's. I will always remember the mementos Chuck and Kay would give each Shubert's girl when they returned from a trip. That was Kay, a kind hearted giving woman. I'll miss her.
Kaylan Triplett
Judy Sinor
June 10, 2007
Dear Chuck, Kasey, Nathan & Crystal,
I was so very sad to read of Kay's passing. Kay and I became acquainted at Shubert's and later spent many long lunches together as we both enjoyed Asian food. She always spoke of her love for her family and was so very proud of all of you.
I will always remember her dipping chocolates and her wonderful laugh.
She will be missed by so many.
Nita Frees
June 7, 2007
Dear Family of Kay,
What a shock to hear the news of Kay's passing. I only knew her for 2 hours one evening. I pray God will hold you and take your through a painful time as you let her go.
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