Pleasant John Pruitt
January 28, 2010
Pruitt, Pleasant John, 88, retired pharmacist, loving father and grandfather, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2010. There will be a rosary at 6:00 p.m., Sunday, January 31 and Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, February 1, both at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1321 Stratford Lane, Wichita, 67206. Survivors include Norma, his wife of 64 years; daughter, Miriam (Tony) Madrigal, sons, Joe (Diana) Pruitt and Chris (Ann) Pruitt; grandchildren, Andrew (Sonia), Anna, Ben, Katie (Mike); great-granddaughter, Isabella, sisters, Naomi Cosens and Peggy Pruitt. Pleasant enjoyed his family and gardening. He also loved to write letters to his grandchildren about growing up in Kansas. Pleasant attended KU and was especially fond of KU basketball games. His sweet nature and honesty were his greatest attributes. Pleasant, son of Pleasant Vandalia Pruitt and Myrtle Ann Durbin grew up in Prescott, KS. He graduated from Prescott Rural High School and played on the winning state basketball team his senior year. He loved hunting with his bird dogs and fishing. He joined the Navy and served in WWII in the Philippines, working in a hospital there. He met his wife, Norma, at a USO Dance in Spokane, WA. They were married after the war. He owned his own pharmacies in Mound City, Mulvane, Wichita and Augusta. A memorial has been established with St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Downing Lahey Mortuary East.
There will be a rosary at 6:00 p.m., Sunday, January 31 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1321 Stratford Lane, Wichita, 67206.
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Norma, I want to let you know Brenda and I are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Even though our life paths didn’t cross too many times, it was always nice to see you and to recall a few memories about Mound City. I told Mom (Doris Henesey) about your loss and she was sorry to hear it. Mom is 92 now and about one of the oldest people in MC. Chris, You would have to think back to early, early school days to remember me and how we used to jump the fence behind your house and play along the creek bank. I’m not sure but I think the last time we saw one another was when you and your band came to Eastern Kansas and played a dance in the mid-60’s. Last time I saw your dad was when he was still running the Pharmacy in Augusta. I was working for Scott Paper Co at the time. I will be keeping you in my prayers as you and your family work through this loss.
Dear Miriam, I just learned of your father’s death this afternoon(2/1). My deepest sympathy to you and to your family, especially your dear mother. Please accept my sincerest condolences and be assured of my prayers for you/family during the days and months ahead. It is hard to lose a parent but do know that God is providing you with comfort and solace at this difficult and sad time. Blessings, Sister Rose Therese Bahr, asc
Dear Norma, Chris, Miriam, and Joe – Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this next journey of learning to live without John in your daily lives. I know that when he stands before God, he will hear those words ‘Well done good and faithful servant,’ because he did such a great job of loving and caring for his family, and raising four wonderful kids. What a great example he was to all of on the periphery of your lives. We have all been blessed to call him (and you) friend.
Norma, Miriam, Joe and Chris and the rest of the family — John has always been such a blessing to me and Sara. The last time I talked to him he asked about his ‘birthday boy’ — Cohen was born on John’s birthday 3 years ago and we will always ‘celebrate’ for John on that day. Miriam, I so admired John and his faith and family values. I will miss him. Fathers are special and I know you have many fond memories. You are in my thoughts and prayers.