M.D. Pullman Norman K.
June 15, 1921 ~ February 15, 2012
Pullman, Norman K., M.D., 90, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 in Andover, Kansas. The Memorial service will be at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, February 22, at University Congregational Church. Norman was born on June 15, 1921 in Omaha, NE, but was raised in Sidney, IA. He was a retired plastic and reconstructive surgeon. Norman derived great satisfaction from helping burn victims and children with cleft palates. In retirement, he volunteered at the Guadalupe Clinic until about 1 years ago. He was a proud graduate of the University of Iowa in 1942 and Creighton University Medical School in 1945. Norman served in the U.S. Navy in both WWII and the Korean War as a physician on ship and on Adak Island in the Aleutian Islands. He was a proud resident of Wichita and supporter of WSU since 1961. Preceded in death by parents, James Sr. and Mildred Pullman; brother, James Jr.; sisters, Irene (Krueger) and Jeanne; son, Norman, Jr.; wife, Bette of 42 years; wife, Maxine of 22 years. Survived by sons, Edward of Las Vegas, NV and Terry (Patty) and their children, Blair and Shane, all of Wichita. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established with the Midian Shrine Band. 130 N. Topeka, Wichita, KS, 67202 and Guadalupe Clinic, 940 S. St. Francis, Wichita, KS, 67217. Downing Lahey Mortuary East.
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I was very saddened to read of Dr Pullmans passing. I was one of Dr Pullmans burn patients many years ago when I was 6 years old. I was burned over 65% of my body 3rd degree. He saved my life. DR Pullman performed 16 plastic surgeries , prior to each surgery, DR informed my parents it was a 50/50 chance I would make it and it was ‘up to the man upstairs’ Before one surgery our minister ,First Presbyterian Church in Kingman, KS,tried to ‘help out’ by giving DR some advise, DR Pullman replied, ‘you take care of the man upstairs, and through him, I will take care of Janice’ Upon one of my F/U visits post leaving my 6 month hospital stay, DR Pullman informed us our former minister was now a minister at his Church ,DR ask Rev Marsh if he remembered him and stated Rev Marsh replied ‘I most certainly do’. DR Pullman will always have a place in my families hearts for saving my life. My dad is now deceased ,but my mother Ruth Lam is also very sad to hear about DR Pullman passing. Our very sincere condolences Janice Lam and Ruth Lam Kingman,Kansas
Fair winds and following seas sailor. Thank you for your service to this nation.
Dear Terry and Family, Your Father was a great man and I am sorry to read he has passed. I remember him fondly, Jolene Page
To Terry, Patty, Shane & Blair: Lynette and I are keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers. We always enjoyed Norman at church when we had the oppertunity to socialize with him. He was always very proud of Terry and his family. God Bless!
Please accept my condolences for the loss of your dear father, grandfather, and a great physician. I knew Dr. Pullman when I was head nurse in Pediatrics at Wesley in the 60’s and 70’s. He was so good to the children and the staff and did so much for his patients. He was always a gentleman and had that chuckle and a twinkle in his eye. He was a good man.
We are sorry to hear about the passing away of Dr.Pullman. I knew him as a young boy while growing up in Wichtia. My father, Dr.W.J.Reals, and Dr.Pullman were classmates at Creighton School of Medicine, and great friends. He was a very nice man. Please accept our condolences for the loss of your father. Bill Reals, Jr, and Mary Reals
Your Dad(and Grandfather)made a huge difference in my life. It was the early 60’s and I was 4 years old at the time. I burned my left hand on a miangle iron. The ER doctors said they would probably have to amputate two of my fingers. They called Dr. Pullman in and he told my parents he couldn’t guarantee anything except he would do what he could to save my hand. It took over 20 surgerys, a lot of prayers and physical therapy (so my Mom tells me)to rebuild my hand. There was a skin graft from my leg as well for the reconstruction. Today I am 54 years old and I still have full use of my hand. I have started to call Dr Pullman several times over the years to thank him for what he did for me, but I never had to courage to approach him and tell him how much it meant to me for what he was able to do. I should have done it a long time ago. I’m sorry for your loss and I want you to know in my book Doctor Pullman is a special man to me and my family. My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time, but I am sure your Dad is in a special place reserved for him. Take care Tim Sutherland
Terry, I think we are never ready to say goodbye to a loved one, especially a parent…regardless of our age. I wanted you to know that you and your entire family are in our thoughts and most assuredly our prayers. May God’s love and peace be with you all. Sincerely with love from Sue Neeley, Brandon & Belit Neeley and Cory & Lizette Taravati.
Dr. Pullman lived across the hall from my aunt and uncle at Larksfield before their deaths. He and Maxine were always checking on them. I enjoyed his friendship when I would visit Wichita. My last visit with him was in March. He was a gentleman in every way and will be missed.
I worked with Dr Pullman in surgery at Wesley years ago. He and Lou used to banter back and forth which we all got a kick from. I learned a great deal from him and appreciated him taking the time to mentor us ‘young pups’. He will be missed.
Terry and family, Sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. I used to work with Terry back in the Boeing days and I did not know your dad but you had talked about him many times. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.