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Show A-12 The Park Record Sat/Sun/Mon/Tues, June 9-12, 2018 Obituaries Gary Austin Kimball April 30, 1937 – June 5, 2018 Gary Austin Kimball, age 81, passed away at home on June 5, 2018. Gary, a fourth generation Park City native, was born at home on April 30, 1937 to Maud Smith and Gilbert John Kimball. He was raised with his sister Helen Adams, deceased, and his brothers Gilbert Kimball, deceased, and Paul Kimball. Gary is survived by his wife of 52 years, Jane Ann Jennings Kimball; son, James Patrick; and daughter, Janice Jennings. Gary lived all his life in Park City except for time served in the Navy and time spent at college. Gary’s formative years started at the height of the Depression into the Second World War and Korean War. Park City was a very different place than it is today. Gary attended the Marsac School before it became City Hall, and he attended Park City High School before it became the library. He graduated from high school in 1955 with classmates who he admired and loved. Gary Austin Kimball Gary was a character who enjoyed good conversation and a beverage. He held many different jobs in Park City including lift operator, insurance salesman, and Grubstake Grocery store co-owner. Gary also worked for Chevron Pipeline for 23 years. Gary loved Park City and history. He merged these passions; writing about Park City’s colorful past, often focusing on the minorities who worked in the mines, stores and saloons. Gary published accounts in the Lodestar Magazine and the Park Record. He also was the author of several books, including “Death and Dying in Old Park City” in 2005, “Of Moths and Miners” in 2006, “Saloons of Old Park City,” 2010, and “Life Under China Bridge” in 2013. Gary belonged to many social justice organizations and always took an interest in community issues. He served on the Park City Historical Preservation Board. In August 2009, Park City proclaimed him as the town’s historian, or, as the Mayor said, “Ye Official Old Guy”. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 15, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the Old St. Mary’s Church located at 121 Park Ave, Park City. Family and friends are invited for lunch following the service. Interment will be at 2:00 p.m. at the Park City Cemetery. The family would like to thank Dr. Joseph Ferriter of Round Valley Clinic, George Hare and Kathy Wilde of Applegate for their kindness and support. Condolences may be shared online at www.ProbstFamilyFunerals.com. Harry Douglas Pullin Jr. September 16, 1939 – June 3, 2018 Harry Douglas Pullin Jr., age 78, of Conroe, Texas, passed away on June 3, 2018. He was born on Saturday, September 16, 1939 in Whitsett, Texas to Harry D. and Ruth (Smith) Pullin Sr. Douglas was raised in Whitsett, where his love for ranching, hunting, and the outdoors began. He graduated from Southwest Texas State College in 1961 with a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, and upon graduation enlisted in the Air Force and eventually reached the rank of Lt. Colonel. He served two tours as a pilot in the Vietnam War, and his service took him from Florida to Alaska. After retiring from his time in the Air Harry Douglas Pullin Jr. Force, Douglas began his second career as a quarter horse trainer, which led him back to his love of ranching. He is survived by his wife, Kirsten Pullin; sons, Craig and Brent Pullin, and daughters, Laurie Jackson, Darcy Titus, Wendy Blasi, and Stefanie Austin. He is also survived by his siblings David Pullin and Marian Posey. He leaves behind many grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Douglas was preceded in death by wife Bobbie Pullin, his parents Harry D. and Ruth (Smith) Pullin Sr., and sister, Jean Bensmiller. Memorial services were held, Friday, June 8, 2018, at 11:00 a.m at Whitsett Baptist Church in Whitsett. Following the services, there was a wake at the Whitsett Community Center. All are welcome to help celebrate the life of Douglas. SO MANY WAYS TO PLAY ZIP, SLIDE, COAST AND DISCOVER. OPEN DAILY, 10AM |