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Jo Pulliam Obituary

Jo Ellen Mori Pulliam passed away on Oct. 2 at her home in Davis. She had been under hospice care since Aug 18. A lifelong teacher loved by students, parents and co-workers. An accomplished artist, musician and athlete. She loved Hawaii and Lake Tahoe. She is survived by Zac and Becky(Josh), her children; Josh (Jennifer) and Kyle, her stepchildren, Quinn and Caroline, granddaughters, parents Joe and Misako Mori, husband Tony and constant companion, Bubba..She leaves a hole in our hearts that can never be filled. A memorial will be held at Stonegate Country Club in Davis on Sun, Oct 10 from 2-5 pm. Services October 10 2010 2-5 pm

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Published by Sacramento Bee from Oct. 5 to Oct. 6, 2010.

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October 8, 2010

A very, very special person. We will miss her wonderful smile. Tony, our thoughts are with you. I knew Jo Ellen loved you when I heard she bought you several dozen Prov-1's. Love you, Kevin.

Victoria

October 7, 2010

Mrs. Pulliam was my daughter's 1st grade teacher a few years ago. She was a wonderful teacher. My daughter remembers her dressing up her car as a reindeer for Christmas and the Yoda statue in her classroom. She will be dearly missed by our family and our thoughts and prayers are with her loved ones.

Kathie (Winter) Martinelli

October 7, 2010

Jo Ellen was a cherished childhood friend. We attended Caleb Greenwood School together and I have very vivid memories of walking the streets of River Park to reach her home. There was always much anticipation because the Mori home always seemed so full of serenity and love. As a child, Jo Ellen had such a sweet, serene, quiet spirit. I loved being in her home and I loved being with her. I have many memories of play days, slumber parties, birthday parties and school events. She was a special little girl and, although I had not seen her since high school, I know she was a special woman who touched the hearts of many, just as she touched mine so many years ago. May the loving arms of Jesus hold her close and may her family find comfort in knowing that she lives on in the memories of all those whose lives she touched. I am so thankful to have had the opportunity to know her.

Tony pulliam

October 6, 2010

She was the best person I ever knew and cannot believe she loved me so unreservedly.

Annie Gegan

October 6, 2010

Jo Ellen was a wonderful friend and teacher, who we enjoyed knowing since the early 1990s at Birch Lane Elementary. Her students adored her, and loved her gift of music. Our now grown son Ross, long ago in Jo Ellen's second grade class, still remembers her many classroom pets - including the parakeet, the rats, the dwarf hamster (who spent a few weekends in our home), and especially the bunnies - which snuggled in Ross's coat laid out as a bed for them on the floor as he did his school work. Always a person who could make anyone's day a happier experience, Jo Ellen will be dearly missed.

The Gegan Family

October 5, 2010

I heard that Jo Ellen was quite ill about 6 months ago. She was a high school friend, we dated her senior year at Sac High. I am sad to hear of her passing. Jo Ellen, may you rest in the strong arms of Jesus forever. Mike Seto

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