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Charles Bullen Obituary
He was born on Jan. 15, 1919, in Logan, Utah, to Roy and Annie Nibley Bullen. Charles married Jonnie Blackett on Dec. 6, 1940.
He graduated from East High School and received a bachelor's degree in business from the University of Utah. Charles was commissioned as an Ensign in the U.S. Navy in 1940. He served on active duty from 1942 to 1946 in the Pacific Theater. By the end of World War II, he was a Lt. Cmdr.
Following World War II, Charles worked for Firestone Tire and Rubber Company in both Salt Lake City and Ogden, Utah. In 1949, he and his family moved to Logan, where he owned and managed a farm equipment and irrigation supplies business. Charles also started a retail tire store in Logan. Managing these businesses was a lifelong passion.
Charles was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He enjoyed financially helping members of his extended family serve missions for the church. Charles was very active in civic and political affairs. He was elected a member of the Utah State House of Representatives for four years and the Utah Senate for 10 years.
Prior to his legislative service, he served as president of the following organizations: the Big Blue Club; Logan Chamber of Commerce; Logan Golf and Country Club; Logan Rotary Club; Intermountain Hardware Dealers Association; and First Security Bank of Logan. Charles was a member of the following boards of directors: Boy Scouts of America, Cache Valley Council; Northern Utah First Security Bank; Utah Council of Retailers and Wholesalers; Utah State Board of Regents; Sunshine Terrace Foundation; and Logan Regional Hospital.
During his lifetime, Charles received many awards including the Distinguished Service Award, Utah State University; Distinguished Executive Award, Utah State College of Business; and Alumni of Merit Award, University of Utah. He was the Utah Chairman for the George H.W. Bush for President campaigns in 1980 and 1988.
He is survived by his children, Bill (Marty) Bullen and Jim (Sherry) Bullen of Logan, Utah, and Sidney Bullen Dibble of Park City, Utah; along with nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 28, at Allen-Hall Mortuary, 34 E. Center St., Logan. A viewing will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 27, and from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday at the mortuary, prior to services. Interment will be in the Logan City Cemetery. Condolences and thoughts may be expressed to the family online at www.allenmortuaries.net.
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles Bullen
December 30, 2009
Please know my thoughts are with you as a family. What an awesome man he was, as well as the rest of you. One of the greatest blessings in our lives. A truly great and wonderful person. LaVar and I always held him in high esteem and appreciate the teachings he taught us and all he and your family has done for us. LaVar always talked so highly of him and we are greatful for him in our lives. I am sure that Chic and LaVar are having great "shop" talk. Thank you for all you have done for me in the passing of LaVar and please know how much you all mean to me. I was out of town and felt really bad that I did not make it personally to express my feelings but please accept them now. May you feel the peace of our Savior in your lives and always know how special you are to me.
Odean McCann
December 28, 2009
My father and I both have great memories of Mr. Bullen. My father (Kenneth Cuthbert)enjoyed their friendship and business relationship. He said Charles was a very "savvy" man.
I delivered irrigation equipment and worked at Bullen's for over a year.
He was great to work for and I enjoyed He and his boys, Bill and Jim.
Warm Regards, Reid Cuthbert
Rob Bullen
December 28, 2009
I will always have the fondest memories of Uncle Charles. He was one of the most generous people I ever knew. My father looked up to him not only as his brother but as a father figure and the head of the Bullen family. His commitment to running the Weber cabin will keep his memory alive for generations to come. I will miss him dearly.
Rob Bullen
December 28, 2009
I will always have the fondest memories of Uncle Charles. He was one of the most generous people I ever knew. My father looked up to him not only as his brother but as a father figure and the head of the Bullen family. His commitment to running the Weber cabin will keep his memory alive for generations to come. I will miss him dearly.
Clair Wilson, Chris Wilson and all your friends at ...... at Wilson Motor
December 28, 2009
Our Deepest Sympathy to all the Bullen Family. Chic was always a welcome guest and a close friend.
Charlotte Harris
December 28, 2009
Although God's choir of angels are singing and rejoicing for one of them has come home, Charles will be greatly missed. He has touched countless lives.
God bless you all.
Kathleen Bullen-Hoagland
December 27, 2009
So sorry to hear of Chick's death. What a great gentleman and countryman he was. He represented Utah and his family with dignity, humor (always) and honor. I will never forget the wonderful parties he and Jonny attended along with relatives and their dear friends. I miss that generation all the time. Much love to all you Bullens. Kathleen Bullen-Hoagland (Tad's daughter)
Rob Hutchins
December 26, 2009
I always heard great things about my grandfather's brother Chic and his wife Jonnie. Since then, I have had several chances to be around them at family reunions and at their home once. My uncle Chic lived up to his reputation in my eyes. He was always gracious, funny, and a gentleman.
I don't remember my grandfather (I was very young when he died), but his brother Chic was a great man. I'm glad to have known him. I wish you the best Jonnie.
Elizabeth Thompson
December 26, 2009
I have only happy memories of Charles and Jonnie. I will miss my beloved Uncle. One can imagine the great time he and his siblings have been having with their parents these past few days.
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