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Erin Rivero uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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Jason Rawlings posted a condolence
Friday, January 13, 2023
I don’t think I have ever said the name Paul Hurlburt, it’s always been grandpa. He was the biggest male role model in my life. I can say easily he was the greatest man I have ever known. His personality along with his many talents truly made him one of a kind. Over the years just watching him do things taught me so much. I was to young at first to help so I would just watch. As I became older, I was always excited to go to the farm to do work. He would always say your on vacation. To me doing the work was fun. It wasn’t until I was older I understood how much the man could do. Most kids wouldn’t call work fun, but working and learning from him was a privilege. I can truly say he has forgot more than I’ll ever know. While hanging some fans in new construction with my uncle, we had a question. My uncle calls grandpa and instantly answers the question without even having to think. He was almost 90 and that time.
Even just sitting and listening to his stories for hours were amazing. It always made me laugh when he would talk about not being able to have milk in school because they found out he had a cow at home. That man truly lived through a lot; growing up during those times, serving in the Korean War. Then making a home a providing for his family.
I regret as an adult I didn’t see him more and my kids will never get to meet such a great person. However, I am always talking to them about him. They hear me and my brother talking about our stories back on the farm and of our amazing grandparents. While he may be gone, he will never be forgotten. I hope I can be a fraction of the man he was.
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Janet Hurlburt posted a condolence
Friday, January 13, 2023
Paul Cameron Hurlburt was my brother-in-law for 53 years. I first met him when Howard took me to Colorado to be married. Our wedding ceremony took place in Paul's family room and he took our wedding pictures.
Paul was a man with a charismatic personality. He could make you feel like you were the very person he wanted to be talking to at that moment. As a result, he had many friends who will miss him greatly.
Paul also had a wry sense of humor much like his brothers, Howard and Harley. One of Howard's favorite stories of Paul involved a coffee thermos. He and Howard were working on the roof of a three floor building at the state hospital in Nevada, Missouri. Just one of the many jobs they worked together. Both Howard and Paul had painted their thermoses blue thinking they would have the only blue thermos and it would be easy to recognize. At the end of the day, Howard was on the ground floor when Paul came downstairs carrying a blue thermos, Howard asked if he had brought his thermos down to him. Paul laughed and said Howard's was still on the roof. Unfortunately for Paul, Howard had engraved his name on the bottom of his thermos and Paul had brought Howard's down instead of his own. Paul had to go all the way back up to get his thermos. It tickled Howard that Paul's prank had backfired on him.
They loved each other as brothers do but there was always a little rivalry mixed in with it. There were other times when Paul helped Howard out by loaning his equipment before Howard had his own.
I am happy to have been related to both Paul and Geneva. Tracy and Naoma raised seven wonderful children to become responsible and caring adults. Now six of those seven are gone and the world will be a little less bright without them in it.
Sincerly,
Janet Hurlburt
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Sunday, January 8, 2023
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I don’t know where to begin… my grandpa had such a tremendous impact on my life and helped to shape me into the woman I am today.
When I was little, it seemed like I was at their house a lot. From getting off the school bus there every day, to sick days when mom had to work, to Sunday morning breakfasts. I remember grandpa taking me for rides on the tractor and letting me use the little knob on the steering wheel to “drive” but only when he said so and I had to let go when he said, too. When I was really little and mom would come to pick me up after work, I’d hide next to grandpa in his chair and he’d use me as an “arm rest” so they could all pretend not to see me. When I got my “mini salon” he let me wash his hair (or pretend to) in the little sink. Even as I got older, I’d go see my grandparents and he’d always ask about my travels across Kansas as a recruiter. He could tell me about all the little towns I’d go through and where they used to live while he was working in construction. I have so many fond memories with my grandpa.
Paul Hurlburt was a hard worker. Though he retired after I was born, I’d see him working on the farm. He’d fix the fences, take care of the cows, help grandma with the house and yard maintenance. There was nothing he couldn’t do. He was constantly making things- you should see the woodwork he did! But, for me, his sense of humor was a defining characteristic. He always had something witty to say. Grandpa was always making jokes, laughing, or making others laugh. I’d like to think I get some of my wit from him.
Those that knew him, spoke highly of him. I tend to think those that didn’t get a chance to meet him have been robbed of knowing one of the best. While it’s always hard to say goodbye, I’m grateful he is back with grandma, where he would want to be. I am eternally grateful for the memories, and beyond blessed he was my grandpa. If I can leave half the legacy he did in my lifetime, I’ll consider it a success.
Go rest high on that mountain, grandpa, until we meet again… I will miss you and I love you.
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Friday, January 6, 2023
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Steve Wickware posted a condolence
Friday, January 6, 2023
The world has lost a very fine man. I haven't known him long but I have a great deal of respect for him. He lost his wife a couple of months earlier they were together for 72 years, after she was gone he was in misery. Hopefully he has found peace being able to be back with her. Godspeed
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Barbara Wickware posted a condolence
Friday, January 6, 2023
My dad in my opinion was the greatest man I have ever known. Dad was a good husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather. He loved our mom very much (they were married 72 years) Dad built mom her dream home in Colorado (he was an excellent carpenter he could do anything!!) then they sold that and moved to Missouri they went from 10 acres to 200. We were taught right from wrong, how to be farm kids, that it was family against the world. Dad had quite a sense of humor at home and on the jobsite. When the song "the streak" was popular dad came home from work was going to take a shower had put on his short legs "shorts" held his jeans in front of him had removed his shirt and socks and ran from bedroom to bathroom hollering "don't look Ethel" He taught me how to drive tractor/car how to use his tools and make wood crafts. Dad was a very respected man and everyone knew his word was always good. He waited on my mom hand and foot after her heart attack and stroke. He missed mom greatly we lost her Nov 10th and the Lord allowed him to be with her once again. Those of us still on earth will miss being able to call him up, get his words of wisdom, listen to his many stories of his life especially at four way.. There is no one on this earth that can ever fill his shoes. I love and miss you.
One of your daughters
Barbara
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Rose Casey posted a condolence
Friday, January 6, 2023
Paul was a great man and he was so good to my sister Geneva. He would do anything for anyone that ask He was a great brother in law and we all loved him very much. They don't make men like him anymore!! My sister had a great husband and he loved his kids with all his heart. Paul you are with Geneva in heaven now.
Love Rose
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John Rawlings posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
I have so many memories it is hard to just post one. Grandpa was an amazing man there is not enough time or space to put down everything. Teaching me to drive the tractor or how to work cows? Teaching me how to shoot or about construction? Listening to his stories or learning from him? Walking in the timber as a kid and pushing over trees "like a bear" or riding on the 4wheeler to check on the cows and of course we had to stop and eat black berries. Grandpa had a way of getting you to do something without actually asking you to do it. He would talk about things that needs to get done and ask you how you would do it. We were talking one hot summer day and I told him I need to get back out and get at it. He looked and me then at the window and said, " you know I learned something years ago. It gets hot in the middle of the day and the funny thing about that work is it will still be there when it gets cooler later in the day". Then there was the way he would tell a story to you and as you were listening he would stretch it about as far as you would let him then he would get this smirk and laugh. Grandpa is the best man I have ever known. I will cherish every memory I have of him. I take comfort in knowing he is at peace. The world is a darker place without him.
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Connie Green Root posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
So sorry to hear about the loss of Paul so soon after hearing about your mother. They were good friends to my parents for many years. Prayers for all of you during this difficult time.
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Wednesday, January 4, 2023
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My Grandpa is a very special man. He worked hard his entire life. I have many fond memories of visiting Grandma and Grandpa throughout my childhood.
I remember helping Grandpa in the hayfields. Grandpa would let me drive the tractor while they would gather the hay bales. After the hay bales were stacked in the barn Grandpa would let us climb on them.
I remember one year we were doing fireworks in the orchard and the bugs were bothering me. Grandpa told me the sparklers would keep them away. I started playing with the sparkler and a bug went down my shirt, I of course didn’t know they were attracted to the smoke. Grandpa just laughed. He could be quite ornery at times.
I always loved listening to the stories from his childhood. I was always so fascinated by him and could listen to his stories for hours.
When I was 3 years old he let me paint his fingernail's. Although I don’t remember it personally I have the pictures to prove it.
I didn’t always get to visit as often as I would’ve liked to, but I will forever cherish the memories of the visits we were able to share. I am extremely thankful my family and I got to spend Thanksgiving 2022 with him. My children have a memory of their Great-Grandpa they will never forget. Especially James with his 4-wheeler adventure with Grandpa. A story that will forever make my heart smile!
I was fortunate enough to have Paul Hurlburt as my Grandpa. He was and will always be an incredible man!
Although my heart breaks that he isn’t here physically, I’m happy he is with the love of his life again. Grandma and Grandpa are where they should be, together!! We now have two amazing guardian angels watching over us!!
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Wednesday, January 4, 2023
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