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Joseph Pugsley Obituary
was born on June 27, 1925 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and passed away in Arcadia, Ca on June 20, 2012. Joseph was in the Army Air Corp during WWII. He was a firefighter with the City of Pasadena for 25 years and retired as Fire Captain. After retirement he was in charge of fire prevention at the Huntington Library. He loved spending time at the Planes of Fame Air Museum.
Joseph is survived by his children James J. Pugsley (Heidi) and Pamela A. Harrison (Ron), grandson Brandon Pugsley, brother S. Thomas Pugsley and the love of his life Phyllis Pfau.
Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, June 28, 2012 at 11:00 am at Douglass Zook Chapel of Remembrance with burial to follow at Live Oak Memorial Park.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Pugsley
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John and Joyce Miller
June 18, 2022
Our memories have not faded and we still fondly think of Joe. He was full of life and always welcoming. It is difficult to think of one specific instance that stands out above the others, but we do remember his pleasure in showing us his paintings and talking about his times in art school. We miss him.
John and Joyce Miller
June 18, 2020
Time passes but brings sweetness to the memories of those we love. We think of Joe and remember his caring personality, his love of laughter, and his wisdom. Joe was one of those people who you don't forget, and only wish more were like him.
Richard & Linda Gephart
June 29, 2012
We had some good times together with Joe and Phyllis also our old friend Bob Brisco who we have all missed.. We will cherish our memories.. Joe was a good friend for many years he will be sorely missed...
Our Love and Sympathy
Linda & Richard Gephart
John and Joyce Miller
June 27, 2012
Joe was a special person who touched the lives of everyone he came in contact with. His bright spirit and cheerful personality were a testimony to his inner character. We will miss him but are thankful we had a chance to know him.
Jim and Sue Drost
June 25, 2012
Nature
As a fond mother, when the day is o'er,
Leads by the hand her little child to bed,
Half willing, half reluctant to be led,
And leave his broken playthings on the floor,
Still gazing at them through the open door,
Nor wholly reassured and comforted
By promises of others in their stead,
Which, though more splendid, may not please him more;
So Nature deals with us, and takes away
Our playthings one by one, and by the hand
Leads us to rest so gently, that we go
Scarce knowing if we wish to go or stay,
Being too full of sleep to understand
How far the unknown transcends the what we know.
By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
The Poetry Foundation
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