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Donald Steven Pulsifer
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Donald Steven Pulsifer. Steve left his earthly home for his heavenly home on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at the age of 69. Steve was preceded in death by his parents Donald Phillips Pulsifer and Jean Bailey Pulsifer, and sister Susan Pulsifer Miller. Steve is survived by the love his life Ann Pulsifer, his wife of 32 years, by his best friend, his son, Matthew Pulsifer (Amanda), his Uncle Richard Pulsifer, his sister Beverly Yarrington, brother-in- law Cecil Miller, niece Jennifer Moore and family, niece Julie Kilburn and family, niece Melissa Smith and family, nephew Todd Goodson and family, and a host of family and friends.
Steve spent over forty years as an accomplished real estate professional. He worked with his father and friends in private appraisals as well as property management with Carrithers Realty. His greatest accomplishments however were not in his professional life but in his personal life. The love and devotion he showed to his wife, his son, and his entire family was revered by all who had the pleasure of knowing him and witnessing the love he shared. Steve was the kind of guy who would give anyone the shirt off his back. He loved his family more than anything. Bringing joy to others was how Steve found joy in his own life. You would leave a visit with Steve being told that you were his favorite, although he would never tell you that in front of anyone else… because they were his favorite too.
Steve was a proud Crabber, graduating from Hampton High School in 1973. Throughout his life he was an avid sports fan and among his favorite teams were the UVA Cavaliers and Washington Redskins, attending many games with his family and friends. Steve’s love for athletics extended beyond fandom to coaching in his commitment to the Boys and Girls Club of the Virginia Peninsula. His mentorship led to lifelong relationships with both athletes and peers that extended well beyond the field or court. A conversation with Steve was never dull and his quick wit was unmatched. There was a good chance that you’d shake your head during a conversation with Steve, but it was guaranteed that you’d share love and laughter with him the whole time. If you ever had a phone conversation with
Steve, you most likely got hung up on at the end without him saying “Goodbye.” If you were lucky enough to have more than one phone conversation with him, you just knew to expect that. He loved family vacations in Ocean City, Maryland riding the tram, site seeing, and even just people watching for entertainment. He also loved spending time at the Outer Banks Beach Club. His time spent on the boardwalk and in the sand with his family and friends were the moments he enjoyed most.
The family would like to thank the staff of Riverside Health System for their care and support. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made in his honor and memory to the Boys and Girls Club of the Virginia Peninsula.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 from 5:00-7:30pm at Peninsula Funeral Home (11144 Warwick Blvd, Newport News, VA, 23601). A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 from 5:00-8:00pm at The Anchor Social Hall (475-J Wythe Creek Rd. Poquoson, VA, 23662).
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I am beyond devastated. We were from different planets but we could make each other laugh. No matter what, I know that my cousin Stevie would always be there if I needed anything. It’s hard living out of the country and not being able to be there for you all. Please know how much I love you and especially my wonderfully sarcastic, the biggest tease I’ve ever known but the most gentle giant in my world. He and Susie are so missed here in my world. Sending you all so much love and hope you will all hug each other for me.
Steve grew up in the old neighborhood with me back in the late 1960s and early 1970s. All my siblings and I were good friends with him. Steve and I were friends on Facebook, and he always committed on the meals I would post from my sister’s house. He was witty, and the nicest guy to get along with. His father and my father worked together. I will miss those comments on my Facebook, but mostly I will miss him. I will see him again though when we meet in heaven. My prayers go out to all his family and to the many many friends who knew him like I did.
Always remember you my friend you and my father Steve had some great times and Langley Speedway times I’ll never forget as a kid Tommy Ellis days when I sold my number to you and he came back from laps down RIP my friend you were one of the best
My heart skipped a beat when I heard I considered him an amazing friend We will always miss his contagious smile I don’t care what you were going through or dealing with If he walked in and smiled He made you smile He will truly be missed Prayers to his family
This is a sad day. My condolences to Steve’s family. Steve and I were friends from our days at Lindsay Junior High school and re-connected via Facebook. He had a great sense of humor and my he rest in peace.
I am so sorry to hear oft steve passing. He was a great friend, we had many good times together I will miss him,
Ann, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you, Matt, & Amanda.
Steve was a very friendly guy! He always had a smile on his face! We had a lot of fun times in our early 20’s. So sorry to hear of his passing!!! Thoughts and prayers to his family at the very difficult time!!!
Coach Steve,
What a blessing it was to have you as a coach at the Boys club. You gave me an opportunity and saw my potential when other couldn’t. You encouraged and inspired so many of us. Honored to have been a part of your life during that season.
so sorry to hear that we lost another class mate of Hampton High the class of 1973. thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friend during this difficult time. Rest in peace and fly high with the angels.
so sorry to hear that we lost another class mate of the class of 73 Hampton High School. Thoughts and Prayers go out to his family and friends. Fly high with the beautiful angles.
So sorry to hear that Steve had passed. You were great to talk to and joke around with. He was a terrific guy. I met his terrific wife Ann. I want to let her know that she is in my prayers.
After meeting his son Matt. I realized how strong his family values were. He and Ann raised a great son. The whole family is in my prayers.
Going to miss stopping in to see you when I visit my daughter.
My family lived in Virginia Heights in Hampton many years ago and knew the Pulsifers. We all were able to reacquaint ourselves in Poquoson. I frequently saw Steve at sporting events and first spotted him on the high school bleachers in the gym. I also had an opportunity to meet Matt when he and couple of other big strong buddies came to my home to get a theater sectional for his house and hauled it down three fights of stairs. Just like Steve, Matt was a polite and a nice young man. My brothers knew Steve best but I remember him too and his sisters as very nice people. Our condolences to the family. May Steve and Susan rest in peace.
We loved Steve at Monty’s! We sure are going to miss him giving us a hard time and buying red chili flakes just for him to use for spaghetti day!! Spaghetti day won’t be the same without him!! We are sending hugs and prayers to all of his family he will truly be missed!!
I’ve had the pleasure of working closely with Steve over the last two years. It is true he became known for hanging up the phone abruptly but I spoke to Steve at least a handful of times a day. I’m not one to necessarily enjoy work, but Steve made it fun at times with his humor and jokes that would often catch me off guard. I never once dreaded his call, Steve was someone I felt I could lean on for help and guidance, he was a friend to me. I am very sad and sorry I missed his service, but my thoughts and prayers go out to his wife Ann, who I know he loved as almost everyday I heard of how he spoke of Ann, often what she might make for them that night. And his son, Matthew, he spoke of him maybe more often, very proud. He was very proud of his family and wasn’t shy to talk about them. I found myself wanting to give Steve a call a few times this week.. Steve, you will be and are very missed.