Jeff Bullen

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April 21, 2020

Jeff AKA Bull-Man will be remembered as a great friend with a heart, a brilliant and at times a very absent mind, a sense of humor accompanied by a hearty laugh, and a fortunate member of a terrific family. A few stories come to mind, though there are... moreJeff AKA Bull-Man will be remembered as a great friend with a heart, a brilliant and at times a very absent mind, a sense of humor accompanied by a hearty laugh, and a fortunate member of a terrific family. A few stories come to mind, though there are many.

My first introduction to Jeff was a ski trip with Doug Bibby to northern Vermont. Among other aspects of this adventure were: being pulled up and off a snow filled road side by a passing mail truck, and making many other wrong turns. We had attempted to turn around on a narrow country road. Finally, late that night after wandering Vermont country roads, we arrived at our rental house one night early and -15 degrees. I listened, frozen and impressed with Jeff's and Doug's ability to talk our way into the shelter of this house already full with the front line of the Colgate football team.

During a college summer vacation job, Jeff worked at estimating the taxable values of residential homes. Knowing who owned each house helped him underestimate the value of modest houses owned by a widow, for example, or other deserving folks. Jeff had a heart.

He always enjoyed sharing: time, food or whatever was to be shared at the moment. It was the companionship more than what was shared which was important.

Though, I don't think the Bull-Man ever kissed the Blarney Stone, he had its gift. After his first year in Law School, and a summer internship with the Brooklyn DA, he was offered a job, which was impressive, though he declined it. At another time, in a hurry to return our dates to their dorm before curfew, Bull-Man drove through several stop signs and a red light. After being stopped by Granville's Finest, Jeff politely got out of the car, and had a lengthy, animated and apparently mutually enjoyable conversation with the Officer. When Jeff drove away, he had no ticket, and not even a formal warning, unusual to say the least, but typical, Jeff.

Misplacing things was for Bull-Man, not occasional, it was legendary. One morning a generous fraternity brother asked Jeff for the keys to his car Jeff had borrowed the previous evening. Not only could Jeff not find the keys, he could not find the car. This became a seek and find mission for the entire fraternity. The car was later found carefully parked a good distance away, down by the sports field house.

Knowing little of legal work, I once asked Jeff if he would go through an inch thick trove of letters from the attorney representing my Father's estate. I didn't expect him to do it at that moment. However, with deliberation, he scanned each letter, and about 15 minutes later told me everything looked like what he would expect. Exemplary of Jeff's mind.

Fortunately for me on another occasion, I walked behind my car during a visit from Jeff. He had placed a couple of bumper stickers, zany and hilarious, but not appropriate for prime time viewing. I don't think I have laughed so hard before or since. One bumper sticker now lives on the inside of my tool chest lid. It still gives me a chuckle each time I see it.

One of a kind, Jeff has been, and will be missed. less

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April 16, 2020

When I think of Jeff I remember laughter. Genuine laughter that comes from deep in the belly. The kind of laughter that might make you pee your pants. His jovial laugh is a cherished sound from my childhood and adolescence. I have very fond memories from... more

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April 15, 2020

To the Bullens - a few recollections from the Higbies:

We first met Jeff & Ginny in 1985 a few months before Christine was born. The occasion was our first La Maze class.

Our daughters (Christine & Lisa) were born almost simultaneously - and were -... more

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April 13, 2020

Dear Bullen family,

As we all have tried to capture Jeff's personality in words, you realize it is impossible because he was such a unique legend of a character.

Easter was yesterday and I thought a lot about your family, because some of my best... more

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April 7, 2020

Dear Tyler and Christine,

I am so sorry about the passing of your father. The circumstances could not be more difficult. My hope is that Jeff is at peace, resting; maybe he's camping, and maybe he's even taking the occasional sip from the infamous... more

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April 7, 2020

I am so so incredibly sorry for your loss. I've been struggling to find the words to say but know that I have been thinking about you guys. Jeff was larger than life and all of my memories of him involve lots of laughter.

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Lisa Higbie Very well said!! I remember that moment in Scattergories well!
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April 6, 2020

Posting for my mom Ann Bullen Fanoe:

My brother had a nickname for everyone...mine was “Dolly”! When we were little (around 6 & 8), early on Saturday mornings we would watch cartoons and play poker. Yes, Jeff taught me poker, gin rummy, hearts,... more

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April 6, 2020

Christine and Tyler,

My husband Gary and I met your dad soon after he moved to Pueblo. Your mother and mine became fast friends. I remember the house in which your grandparents lived. Jeff broke his back and was in traction in the family room of the... more

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April 4, 2020

Jeff's smile and laugh were the best and were continuous.It is hard to tell stories about Jeff because he was the story.Time with Jeff was always a good time; he made it so. The response from our class of 1964 (Edgemont !!!!!) shows that opinion is... more

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April 4, 2020

My wife is the one on facebook so I'm using her sight to offer my condolences. Along with Ralph Penny, I was co-pledge chairman for our Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity when we pledged Jeff and 32 others into the best pledge class of 1964. We had some great... more

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April 3, 2020

One of my earliest memories of my Uncle Jeff consists of him swooping me up in his arms, placing me on his shoulders and running around the yard as the sprinkler sprayed both of us. It was always so much fun to have him visit when I was young especially... more

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April 3, 2020

My favorite memory of Jeff took place in Tyler's hot tub. The whole family had been soaking, but now it was just Jeff, TyIer, and me. I was hoping Tyler would leave, not because I didn't enjoy his company, but so I could get Jeff alone for the first time... more

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