In Loving Memory of
ALVIN ADAM PULVER
October 29, 1924 - August 22, 2016
Alvin was born in Jennings, Louisiana on October 29, 1974 to Roscoe and Frances (Church) Pulver. He graduated from Jennings High School, having taken advanced classes in math, and went on to serve in the United States Army as an Artillery Forward Observer with the Sixth Army, (32nd Red Arrow Divisions), during World War II. During that time, Alvin was sent to the island of Luzon to aid in the liberation of the Philippines. While stationed there, his unit was preparing for the final invasion of the Japanese mainland when the first atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima and a second on Nagasaki. After the Japanese surrendered, his unit was deployed to Japan for occupation duty.
After spending a few weeks completing an inventory of the villages, Alvin and his unit drove to Hiroshima to se first-hand the devastation of the city. His description of when they arrived was "When we got to the city it was something you would never forget. It was as if God had rained down fire on that big city." Many of the battle-hardened soldiers with him became sick to their stomach and overcome with horror by what they saw. Alvin got out of the Jeep bent down, picked up a handful of ash, raised it to the heavens, and said 'Thank God these are not the ashes of American boys . . . and for President Truman making the right decision." He would be haunted by what he saw for the rest of his life.
When he returned to Civilian life, Alvin attended Lamar College where he graduated with the highest score in the school's history in Mathematics. He went on to work for Southern Pacific Railroad before retiring after 38 years. Alvin also worked as a Harris County Reserved Deputy for a number of years and would frequently tell stories of (then) Sheriff Buster Kern and the situations he and his partner, Deputy Hill, would find themselves in and how those incidents were handled -- in today's culture, you would be locked up. He would reminisce about the beloved brotherhood of the department and the love of serving his community; both always put a smile on his face.
On August 22, 2016, Alvin went to be with the Lord having lived a long life of 91 years, 9 months and 25 days. He is preceded in death by his sisters, Ruth and Esther, and his twin brother, Calvin, who was killed in action during the War while flying over France. He leaves behind his faithful and beloved companion of 14 years, Bozo (the dog), his brother David, sister Minerva, many nieces and nephews, and Michael, who Alvin helped raise and considered "The son I never had".
Alvin was cremated and his ashes will be buried at Houston National Cemetery.
A memorial service was held for Alvin on Friday, September 2, 2016 at Houston National Cemetery where he received the traditional 21 gun salute and the unfolding and unfolding of the American flag.
The ceremony was attended by his sister, Minerva; nephews, David, Richard, Ronnie and Frank, nieces, Charlene, Judy and Carolyn; great nephew, Morgan; great niece, Anna; great-great niece, Kaylee; his caretakers Becky and Nancy; his nurse; and other friends and neighbors.
ALVIN ADAM PULVER
October 29, 1924 - August 22, 2016
Alvin was born in Jennings, Louisiana on October 29, 1974 to Roscoe and Frances (Church) Pulver. He graduated from Jennings High School, having taken advanced classes in math, and went on to serve in the United States Army as an Artillery Forward Observer with the Sixth Army, (32nd Red Arrow Divisions), during World War II. During that time, Alvin was sent to the island of Luzon to aid in the liberation of the Philippines. While stationed there, his unit was preparing for the final invasion of the Japanese mainland when the first atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima and a second on Nagasaki. After the Japanese surrendered, his unit was deployed to Japan for occupation duty.
After spending a few weeks completing an inventory of the villages, Alvin and his unit drove to Hiroshima to se first-hand the devastation of the city. His description of when they arrived was "When we got to the city it was something you would never forget. It was as if God had rained down fire on that big city." Many of the battle-hardened soldiers with him became sick to their stomach and overcome with horror by what they saw. Alvin got out of the Jeep bent down, picked up a handful of ash, raised it to the heavens, and said 'Thank God these are not the ashes of American boys . . . and for President Truman making the right decision." He would be haunted by what he saw for the rest of his life.
When he returned to Civilian life, Alvin attended Lamar College where he graduated with the highest score in the school's history in Mathematics. He went on to work for Southern Pacific Railroad before retiring after 38 years. Alvin also worked as a Harris County Reserved Deputy for a number of years and would frequently tell stories of (then) Sheriff Buster Kern and the situations he and his partner, Deputy Hill, would find themselves in and how those incidents were handled -- in today's culture, you would be locked up. He would reminisce about the beloved brotherhood of the department and the love of serving his community; both always put a smile on his face.
On August 22, 2016, Alvin went to be with the Lord having lived a long life of 91 years, 9 months and 25 days. He is preceded in death by his sisters, Ruth and Esther, and his twin brother, Calvin, who was killed in action during the War while flying over France. He leaves behind his faithful and beloved companion of 14 years, Bozo (the dog), his brother David, sister Minerva, many nieces and nephews, and Michael, who Alvin helped raise and considered "The son I never had".
Alvin was cremated and his ashes will be buried at Houston National Cemetery.
A memorial service was held for Alvin on Friday, September 2, 2016 at Houston National Cemetery where he received the traditional 21 gun salute and the unfolding and unfolding of the American flag.
The ceremony was attended by his sister, Minerva; nephews, David, Richard, Ronnie and Frank, nieces, Charlene, Judy and Carolyn; great nephew, Morgan; great niece, Anna; great-great niece, Kaylee; his caretakers Becky and Nancy; his nurse; and other friends and neighbors.
In Loving Memory of
ALVIN ADAM PULVER
October 29, 1924 - August 22, 2016
Alvin was born in Jennings, Louisiana on October 29, 1974 to Roscoe and Frances (Church) Pulver. He graduated from Jennings High School, having taken advanced classes in math, and went on to serve in the United States Army as an Artillery Forward Observer with the Sixth Army, (32nd Red Arrow Divisions), during World War II. During that time, Alvin was sent to the island of Luzon to aid in the liberation of the Philippines. While stationed there, his unit was preparing for the final invasion of the Japanese mainland when the first atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima and a second on Nagasaki. After the Japanese surrendered, his unit was deployed to Japan for occupation duty.
After spending a few weeks completing an inventory of the villages, Alvin and his unit drove to Hiroshima to se first-hand the devastation of the city. His description of when they arrived was "When we got to the city it was something you would never forget. It was as if God had rained down fire on that big city." Many of the battle-hardened soldiers with him became sick to their stomach and overcome with horror by what they saw. Alvin got out of the Jeep bent down, picked up a handful of ash, raised it to the heavens, and said 'Thank God these are not the ashes of American boys . . . and for President Truman making the right decision." He would be haunted by what he saw for the rest of his life.
When he returned to Civilian life, Alvin attended Lamar College where he graduated with the highest score in the school's history in Mathematics. He went on to work for Southern Pacific Railroad before retiring after 38 years. Alvin also worked as a Harris County Reserved Deputy for a number of years and would frequently tell stories of (then) Sheriff Buster Kern and the situations he and his partner, Deputy Hill, would find themselves in and how those incidents were handled -- in today's culture, you would be locked up. He would reminisce about the beloved brotherhood of the department and the love of serving his community; both always put a smile on his face.
On August 22, 2016, Alvin went to be with the Lord having lived a long life of 91 years, 9 months and 25 days. He is preceded in death by his sisters, Ruth and Esther, and his twin brother, Calvin, who was killed in action during the War while flying over France. He leaves behind his faithful and beloved companion of 14 years, Bozo (the dog), his brother David, sister Minerva, many nieces and nephews, and Michael, who Alvin helped raise and considered "The son I never had".
Alvin was cremated and his ashes will be buried at Houston National Cemetery.
A memorial service was held for Alvin on Friday, September 2, 2016 at Houston National Cemetery where he received the traditional 21 gun salute and the unfolding and unfolding of the American flag.
The ceremony was attended by his sister, Minerva; nephews, David, Richard, Ronnie and Frank, nieces, Charlene, Judy and Carolyn; great nephew, Morgan; great niece, Anna; great-great niece, Kaylee; his caretakers Becky and Nancy; his nurse; and other friends and neighbors.
ALVIN ADAM PULVER
October 29, 1924 - August 22, 2016
Alvin was born in Jennings, Louisiana on October 29, 1974 to Roscoe and Frances (Church) Pulver. He graduated from Jennings High School, having taken advanced classes in math, and went on to serve in the United States Army as an Artillery Forward Observer with the Sixth Army, (32nd Red Arrow Divisions), during World War II. During that time, Alvin was sent to the island of Luzon to aid in the liberation of the Philippines. While stationed there, his unit was preparing for the final invasion of the Japanese mainland when the first atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima and a second on Nagasaki. After the Japanese surrendered, his unit was deployed to Japan for occupation duty.
After spending a few weeks completing an inventory of the villages, Alvin and his unit drove to Hiroshima to se first-hand the devastation of the city. His description of when they arrived was "When we got to the city it was something you would never forget. It was as if God had rained down fire on that big city." Many of the battle-hardened soldiers with him became sick to their stomach and overcome with horror by what they saw. Alvin got out of the Jeep bent down, picked up a handful of ash, raised it to the heavens, and said 'Thank God these are not the ashes of American boys . . . and for President Truman making the right decision." He would be haunted by what he saw for the rest of his life.
When he returned to Civilian life, Alvin attended Lamar College where he graduated with the highest score in the school's history in Mathematics. He went on to work for Southern Pacific Railroad before retiring after 38 years. Alvin also worked as a Harris County Reserved Deputy for a number of years and would frequently tell stories of (then) Sheriff Buster Kern and the situations he and his partner, Deputy Hill, would find themselves in and how those incidents were handled -- in today's culture, you would be locked up. He would reminisce about the beloved brotherhood of the department and the love of serving his community; both always put a smile on his face.
On August 22, 2016, Alvin went to be with the Lord having lived a long life of 91 years, 9 months and 25 days. He is preceded in death by his sisters, Ruth and Esther, and his twin brother, Calvin, who was killed in action during the War while flying over France. He leaves behind his faithful and beloved companion of 14 years, Bozo (the dog), his brother David, sister Minerva, many nieces and nephews, and Michael, who Alvin helped raise and considered "The son I never had".
Alvin was cremated and his ashes will be buried at Houston National Cemetery.
A memorial service was held for Alvin on Friday, September 2, 2016 at Houston National Cemetery where he received the traditional 21 gun salute and the unfolding and unfolding of the American flag.
The ceremony was attended by his sister, Minerva; nephews, David, Richard, Ronnie and Frank, nieces, Charlene, Judy and Carolyn; great nephew, Morgan; great niece, Anna; great-great niece, Kaylee; his caretakers Becky and Nancy; his nurse; and other friends and neighbors.
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