Trudy Pullman, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday September 20, 2012.
Trudy was born in Poland on June 11, 1924 and at the age of 2 her family immigrated to Rosenfeld, Manitoba.
One of the fondest memories of her childhood was attending Gimili Bible Camp where she accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior and 2 years later she was baptized.
In her 20s she moved to Prince George B.C. where she met the love of her life Alvin Pullman as well as many wonderful life long friends. In 1950 Trudy married Alvin and had 6 children, 4 boys and 2 girls.
In 1962 Trudy’s husband was tragically killed in an industrial accident, leaving her to raise 6 small children on her own.
Trudy was employed as a custodian for the Prince George school district until her retirement in 1987 when she moved to be with family in Sicamous.
Trudy enjoyed many happy memories during her retirement years, with family coming to visit. She was affectionately known throughout the community as Grandma.
She was predeceased by her husband Alvin, Brothers Herbert and Harry.
Left to mourn her passing are Ellery (Marlene), Darcy (Ernie), Daryl (Gail), Loren (Brenda), Eldon (Betti), Glenys
Grand children Jana (Derek), Kara (Steve), Alissa, Erin (Drew), Adam (Carrie), Ross, Krista (Arnell), Kelly, Sherelle, Steve (Kelly), Brady (Beth), Caleb, Jessie,
Great grandchildren Joshua, Isaiah, Micah, Stryden, Ella
Also left to mourn are numerous family and friends.
The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the wonderful staff at Eagle Valley Manor for their wonderful compassionate care and friendship in the last weeks of her life. And a special thanks to her friend Kathy Martin.
A funeral service was held on Monday September 24, 2012 at Shuswap Community Church in Salmon Arm, and she was laid to rest at Eagle Valley Cemetery in Sicamous.
Service Arrangements were entrusted to Bowers Funeral Services in Salmon Arm.
Online condolences can be sent through Trudy’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com