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Richard Pullum Obituary

GODDARD - Pullum, Richard W. "Dick," D.O., 79, retired radiologist, died Aug. 8, 2006. Memorial service 10:30 a.m. Monday, Goddard United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by brothers, Harry and Dr. Byrd Pullum; sisters, Ethel Pullum and Reese Rinehart. Survivors: wife, Linda; son, Kevin W. of Goddard; daughters, Erin Lynn Pullum of Wichita, Allison Kidwell of Goddard; sister-in-law, Genevieve Pullum of Dothan, Ala.; niece, Wayna Gerhardt of South Shores, N.C.; grandchildren, Ashley, Caylee and Bryce Kidwell, Alec and Kira Pullum. Memorials established with Experimental Aircraft Association (E.A.A.) and Kansas Food Bank. Resthaven Mortuary.

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Published by Wichita Eagle on Aug. 10, 2006.

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Karen & Jack Phillips

August 15, 2006

We will miss Dick's wonderful stories. I will always picture him laughing and poking fun at someone - often himself. He was a great role model for all of us.

Wayna/Larry Gerhardt

August 14, 2006

At this moment your service is beginning and our hearts and love are there. We were all enhanced by your love your knowledge your patience and your quiet caring. You helped to make our world complete and your absence will be truly felt. Your memory will help us each to fly high in our own way.



All our love,

Erin Lynn

August 13, 2006

A better dad could never be! All I am is due to you and mom. I hope I can do as good a job with my kids as you did with me. You are with me always, fly you high dad!

Dr. William Allie Ward

August 13, 2006

Your "extended" family loves you too Dick. See you in Glory Brother.

GENEVIEVE PULLUM

August 13, 2006

I AM ALWAYS PROUD TO SAY THAT RICHARD AND BYRD WENT TO MEDICAL SCHOOL TOGETHER. EVEN THOUGH I AM IN ALA. (TEXAS) I ALWAYS FELT CLOSE TO YOU LINDA AND RICHARD AND YOUR FAMILY. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL. MUCH LOVE,

Al

August 13, 2006

Your encouragement, support, and love will be with me always. My greatest hope is to live up to your faith in me and to continue to make you proud for the rest of my life.

Janet Johnson

August 10, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Claude Underwood

August 10, 2006

I will miss Dick as a member of the area aviation community. My condolences to the family. I am sorry I cannot attend his funeral since I am out of state this week.



Doc will be missed.

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