Paul Pullman

1941 - 2015

1941 ~ 2015
Paul Pullman, 74, beloved husband, brother, dad and grandpa, passed away on October 11, 2015, after a valiantly endured struggle with medical concerns. He was born July 31, 1941 to David and Olga (Fadel) Pullman in Salt Lake City. He graduated from Highland High School in 1959 as a three year letterman in football, baseball and wrestling. He achieved a B.S. in Business from the University of Utah in 1963. While at the University, he lettered in baseball for 3 years and was the team's starting pitcher. On June 19, 1965 he married his soul mate and life partner, Karen Berg. Together they would spend the next 50 years raising their 4 children and living life to the fullest. Paul was a top notch salesman and clothier. For many years, he assisted in managing the family clothing businesses: English Tailors, Jack David and Pullman Tailors. He then opened Karen Pullman's Pro-Shop/Embroidery with his wife. He was an astute businessman and always had a new idea. Paul was a member of the International Fancy Guppy Association and won many Championships with his fish.
Paul joined Twin Peaks Lodge #32 in 1997. He was a 32nd Degree Master Mason, as well as a member of the Scottish Rite and El Kalah Shrine. In 1999 he joined Mt. Olympus Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, where he would serve as Worthy Patron twice, and was elected Worthy Grand Patron for the State of Utah on the Friday prior to his passing.
Paul spent countless hours in the bowling center participating in leagues, supporting his wife and children, and coaching youth bowlers. He was a Silver Level coach and enjoyed recruiting new young bowlers and helping those who were improving, to achieve their goals.
Paul is survived by his wife, Karen Berg Pullman, Children: Frank Pullman, Kevin Pullman, Troy (DeeAnn) Pullman, Mindee (Richard) Kunkel, and three grandsons. He is also survived by his kid brother Jerry Pullman (Verlyn). He is preceded in death by his parents David and Olga Pullman.
Services will be held on Saturday October 17, 2015 at 1pm at the Midvale Masonic Temple: 7689 So. Center Square, Midvale, UT 84047. There will be a brief dedication at the Salt Lake City Cemetery following the service. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to one of this year's Grand Chapter Charities in his name: Breast Cancer Research, OES Education Fund or the Scottish Rite Learning Center. The family would like to extend a very special thank you to Paul's cousin, Colleen Malouf for her generous help. Please visit www.evans-earlymortuary.com to read more about of Paul's life or to share a memory.