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Roy Pulver Obituary

Pulver, Roy Dean, 85, a well-respected, loving father and husband, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2012. Visitation 1-8 Friday, family present 6-8; funeral service 2 pm Saturday, both at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Roy built and restored open wheel dirt track race cars for over 60 years. He had many friends in the racing field and enjoyed the sport enormously. Throughout Roy's life, he was a service station attendant, mechanic, lumberyard employee, Sedgwick County firefighter, Fleet Mechanic for Arnholz Coffee, and was in the mobile home transportation business. Roy was an Army Veteran in WWII. Preceded in death by his first wife, LeFon (Teeters) Pulver and great-grandson Kyle Adams. Survived by wife Eunice Pulver; daughters Edie Adams Vogt and Frankie Bolander; son Troy Jay Pulver; eight grandchildren: Grant Adams, Grady Adams, Erin Strange, Wyatt Pulver, Trent Pulver, Megan Janzen, Jaynie Bolander, Jeffery Bolander; great-grandchildren: Hailey Adams, Kody Adams, Riley Adams, Kaitlin Adams, Logan Adams, Caitlyn Strange, Sean Strange, Aine Strange, Mairi Strange, Carey Pulver, Anderson Pulver, Brianne Janzen, Douglas Pulver, Owen Pulver; great-great-grandson: Kale Adams. Memorial established with K.A.R. Club c/o Dwane Wolf, 15506 SW County Line, Rose Hill, KS 67133. View tributes at smithfamilymortuaries.com

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Published by Wichita Eagle from Aug. 23 to Aug. 24, 2012.

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Ray Anderson

June 24, 2013

I pretty much grew up with the Pulver family living across the street. Troy and I were close and his dad Roy will always be associated with ol' number 17. I know as I kid I would drive Roy nuts. I remember on particular time when Troy and i were playing around the garage where Roy was working on a race car. We found some tires and started rolling them around and in no time I had managed to roll one right into the street in front of an on-coming car. Of course the car hit the tire and Roy cam flying out of that garage like a grizzly bear pretty much ready to strangle me.

Then there were the weekend rides to Skateland where Roy would tell racing stories as Troy, I and other kids would listen. Over the years I have often though of memories with the Roy Pulver family, Troy, Edith and little Frankie. Hearing of Roy's passing creates a huge void. I know the Pulvers will be telling Roy Pulver stories for ages. There are just too many great memories of Roy Pulver. I know the pain of loss is still with you kids today. I hope that you Pulvers grow to even further embrace the memory of Roy and share those memories.

Monica Habash(Thomas)

August 30, 2012

Edie, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Ken Murray

August 27, 2012

Sorry for your loss. I didn't know RP well, but heard a lot of stories from Bryson. Everyone said RP built a nice race car. RIP

Cheri Hill

August 25, 2012

Troy, Joy and Family,
So sorry to hear of your dad's passing.
My heart go out to you in thoughts and prayers. May our gracious Lord comfort each of you during this time.

David and Sheri Horn

August 25, 2012

Praying for you at this difficult time.

john dodge

August 24, 2012

four bangers forever

Gary McCaulley

August 24, 2012

Roy will certainly be missed.
We had many good times together !

Steve & Barb Madorin

August 24, 2012

Tho Roy's race is over and the checkered flag has waved his family will carry on the faith and values in Roys's name.
We pray for the family in the loss of their loved one.

Dick& Nadine Walker

August 23, 2012

Eunice,We were sorry to hear of Roy's passing.Glad we got to see you and him when we came up.Our thoughts are with you and the family.
Dick and Nadine Walker

Ron & Becky Blanscet

August 23, 2012

To Edie and love ones, our thoughts are with you at this time of your loss.

Loretta Cox

August 23, 2012

Eunice was so sorry about Roy. My thoughts and prayers are with you. He was a great guy and will be missed by lots of old racers.

Robin Bookout

August 23, 2012

To EDIE,FRANNIE,GRANT,GRADY Sorry to hear of Roys death. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. GOD BLESS YOU.

August 23, 2012

Tom and Lola Barclay

Harry Simpson

August 23, 2012

Rest Roy, until you hear at dawn,
the low, clear reveille of God.

Thank you for your service to this nation.

August 23, 2012

May you rest in peace Roy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones. Jack, Jim, Joe & Jeremy Petty.

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