Obituary of Claude Arthur Pulver

Claude Arthur Pulver Dundee: Claude Arthur Pulver, age 88, of Dundee, NY passed away on Saturday January 11, 2020 at The Homestead, in Penn Yan, N.Y.. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon on Saturday (Jan. 18) at the Dundee American Legion, 10 Spring St., Dundee; where a memorial service will be held at 12 noon with Lay Pastor Lew Ann Giles officiating; a reception to celebrate his life will follow. Claude was born December 22, 1931 in the Town of Tyrone, NY, one of 12 children of the late Emmitt and Nellie {Spears} Pulver. A lifelong, area resident, having wintered in Florida from 1984 – 2008; he had a varied work history, having started on the family farm before getting into construction and truck driving. He was a former bus driver, and had even worked for the Forrest Department in Florida. He was happiest as a self-employed truck driver retiring in 2000. Mr. Pulver was a member of the Himrod Conservation Club, an Honorary Member of the Dundee V.F.W.; a Life member of the former Seneca Lake Sportsman's Club, and a former member of the Penn Yan Moose Lodge #2030. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, family gatherings, and social events, especially if there was food, as he "Loved to eat" He is survived by his faithful companion of 40 years, Evelyn "Sis" Jayne with whom he made his home; his son Richard A. (Brenda) Pulver of Shortsville, NY, his daughter Sandra J. Palmer of Waterford, NY; step son Gary (Marge) Gilbert of Luray, VA, and their two sons Daniel and Corey Gilbert; 4 grandchildren Justin Pulver, Tiffany Erb, Shawn Palmer, Darcie (Tom) Disonell; 5 great grandchildren; and countless nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by 3 sisters, 8 brothers, and the mother of his children Dorothy J. {Burgess} Pulver who passed in 2018. Arrangements were entrusted to the Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water Street, Dundee. Online condolences can be sent by visiting www.bairdfuneralhomedundee.com.