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Charles Pullen Obituary

Charles William Pullen, MD 11/9/1925 - 2/22/2013 Died at home in Tucson at age 87 surrounded by loving family. Born at University of Michigan Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI to Marie D. Krueger-Pullen and Dwight French Pullen. (Dwight was a math-science teacher and Principal, Flagstaff High School). Chuck graduated from Flagstaff High School, 1944. Arizona State College at Flagstaff (NAU) graduate, 1949. Married Adavern Waas, Dallas, Texas, 1950. M.D. degree Southwestern Medical School of Univ. of Texas, Dallas, 1952. Captain, Medical Officer, US Air Force: DMAFB, Tucson, AZ, 1954 – 1956. One of the Founding Fathers, University of Arizona Medical Center. Pediatrician, private practice, Tucson, Arizona, 1960 – 1980 (20 years). Lieutenant Colonel, US Army – Ft. Huachuca, AZ, Chief of Pediatrics 1981 – 1985 (4 years). Pediatrician at Navajo-operated Sage Memorial Hospital, Ganado, AZ 1985 – 1994 (10 years). Volunteer preceptor for the College of Medicine, University of Arizona. Southern Arizona Hiking Club guide (20 years). Southern Arizona Search and Rescue Association (20 years). Lions Club, since 1958 (55 years) in Tucson, Sierra Vista and Ganado, AZ. Active in Boy Scouts – Silver Beaver award, highest local honor in Scouting. Member of Catalina Methodist Church since 1954. Lifelong avocations: hiking, photography (Pix by Pullen), trains. Predeceased by parents, younger sister, Virginia Bell and grandson, Derek Petersen. Survived by wife, Adavern, and sister, Berta Richards; six children, Evelyn Marchese, Donna Petersen, Keith Pullen, Carol Pullen, Martha Pullen and Ruth Soklow; five grandchildren, Nicholas Marchese, Jamie Petersen Stavenger, Kami Pullen Ferguson, Weslin Pullen and Trissa Pullen; three great-grandchildren, Kendall Stavenger, Carter Stavenger and Eli Ferguson. Memorial Service 1:00 p.m., Monday, March 4, 2013 at Catalina United Methodist Church, 2700 E. Speedway, Tucson, AZ 85716. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to Tucson Breakfast Lions Club for the Lions Sight and Hearing Foundation, to "TMC for Children" (Tucson Medical Center), or to the University of Arizona Foundation for the College of Medicine. Arrangements by UA WILLED BODY PROGRAM.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star from Feb. 27 to Mar. 3, 2013.

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Teresa Lang-Tsingine

February 21, 2021

So very miss you Dr. Pullen and can only imagine how you would have worked during this pandemic.....blessings to your family.

Keith Robins

February 21, 2021

Best friend in medical school. Externs at Memorial Hospital in Phoenix summer of 1950. Great memories of that summer. Someday we will meet again in Heaven. Keith Robins

Keith Robins

July 18, 2020

We were classmates at UTSouthwestern Medical School. Chuck was my closest friend there. We spent the summer of 1950 working as externes Memorial Hospital in Phoenix. We graduated together in 1952. Often think of Chuck and the tine we spent together. Keith Robins,MD.

Cathy Carpenter MD

February 21, 2020

I dont think there is a month goes by that I have Not remembered Adavern and Chuck In someway. They helped me as a neighbor and young physician in Ganado. Adavern potty trained my now 35 year old daughter. My youngest son now 33 just got married and the memories of you two come back. You have affected so many lives

mike

March 13, 2013

Dr. Pullen was my doctor when I was younger, He was a doctor like no other, my mom would call and in I went. He was never too busy to see a patient and patience did he have. Well doc looks like you are needed on another house call. Thanks for always caring and keeping my butt alive....Too bad we cant all have Dr. Pullens' for our kids

Donna Mathews

March 5, 2013

Dr. Pullen took care of my two girls until they were beyond pediatric age of care. He was a wonderful physician and cared about this "kids". Rest in peace Dr. Pullen.

March 4, 2013

We knew Dr. Pullen as the father of our friend Donna and grandfather to her children and grandchildren. They are a testimony to his love and care for others as they now do the same. We will never forget our hike to Havasupai Falls with Dr. Pullen and family. Such an inspiring, giving man.

March 1, 2013

God gave children a beautiful gift when Dr. Pullen became a pediatrician. Loved working with him at Sage Memorial Hospital and watching him in his most caring ways. It was such an honor to watch him work and how much he cared for the people. May his rewards be many in Heaven. With love and deepest sympathy to the family.

David Hall

March 1, 2013

Dr. Pullen was the best took care of my sisters and me until probably to old of an age. Rest in peace good Doctor.

The Halls

Cathy Carpenter MD

February 28, 2013

Dr Pullen (Chuck) was a wonderful and dedicated pediatrician who worked hard taking care of those who are the most innocent -- children. Here's to a life well lived.

February 28, 2013

Dr Pullen was my first pediatrician, my boys are now 52, and 51 He was the best ever. I never found another one like him. My boys grew to be the healthiest ever, My prayers to the family

Charlotte Walker

February 27, 2013

I'm so sad to hear of Dr Pullen's death. He was the best Pediatrition to my children and it was a fun time when he and Adavern square danced with us for a time. I'll never forget you Dr Pullen. My sympathy and prayers to you Adavern and all your family.

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