Helen Barbara Pulk

Helen Barbara Pulk 90, went to be with the Lord in her forever home on November 21, 2018 joyfully reuniting with her husband Cal of 63 years. Helen was born on July 16, 1928 to Tony and Frances Lecheler in Elmwood, Wisconsin. Helen graduated from St. Frances School of Nursing in 1949 and married John Calvin "" Cal"" Pulk on June 10, 1950. Together they raised 6 children: Danny, Tom, Billee, Roch, Peter, and Ann. Helen lived in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Illinois moving several times supporting Cal in his career with Conoco, finally settling in Centennial, Colorado in 1976. Helen's last move was to Parker, Colorado in 2015. Throughout these moves Helen continued her career as an RN working in various areas of nursing. Helen was proud of her profession and reminded her caregivers of that often, leading to lively discussions.Helen was an accomplished bridge player beginning with the St. Thomas college gang ( forever friends) and continuing with friends at Southglenn and South Suburban. Helen pursued golf (a long time desire) after her move to Colorado. Helen and Cal enjoyed antiquing together, always searching for that next collectible.

Helen had a deep commitment to her Catholic faith and was a member of St. Thomas More parish. Her family misses her deeply.

Survivors include daughter's Danny Kieger(Tony) of Roseville, MN, Billee Olson(Larry) of Minneapolis. MN, and Ann Cope (Robb) of Erie, CO, son's Tom Pulk(Peg Healey) of Highlands Ranch, CO, Roch Pulk of Minneapolis, MN, and Peter Pulk(Lisa) of Parker, CO.

Helen is survived by grandchildren Kate Campion(Andrew), Tony Kieger(Maureen), Callie DenHartog( Aaron) Rebecca Pulk ( Brian Fink), Carolyn Kieger, Tom Pulk, Brian Pulk, Cole Kieger, Corvin Kieger(Addy), Elle Olson, and Croix Cope. Also survived by great-grandchildren Alexis, Samantha, Anthony, Conor, Caden, Stella, Carter, Grace, Britta, and Chett. Preceded in death by father Tony Lecheler, mother Frances Lecheler, sister's Eleanor, and Mary and brother Ed.

Funeral service on Friday, January 18th at 11:00 a.m. at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 8035 S. Quebec St. Englewood, CO 80112, Followed by Interment burial service at 1:00 p.m. at Fort Logan National Cemetery, 4400 W. Kenyon Ave Denver, CO 80236.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Helen's honor to Suncrest Hospice, 5700 S. Quebec St. # 310 Greenwood Village , CO 80111.

Funeral Mass: January 18, 2019 11:00 am

St. Thomas More Catholic Church
8035 S. Quebec St
Englewood, CO 80112

Committal Service: January 18, 2019 1:00 pm

Fort Logan National Cemetery
3698 South Sheridan Boulevard
Denver, CO 80236
(303) 761-0117
https://www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/ftlogan.asp