James Christopher “Chris” Pullen
1986-2013

Chris Pullen, 27, Santa Monica, California, formerly of St. Joseph, Missouri died Friday, October 4, 2013 at UCLA Medical Center.

He was born July 4, 1986 to Ray and Janet (Long) Pullen.

Chris was an Eagle Scout. He graduated from Central High School in 2005 and in 2009 from the University of Missouri Cum laude with a Masters in Accountancy. He ran cross country and track in both high school and college. During his time at Mizzou he was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity and also was awarded the “39 Who Count” award. He most recently was a Senior Associate for PricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory, LLC in Los Angeles.

Survivors: parents; maternal grandmother, Ruth Long, St. Joseph, Missouri; uncle, Ken Long (Esther); cousins, Brad and Hillary; aunt, Jean Coyle (Pete); uncles, Art Pullen (Shelly), Terry Pullen, and John Pullen (Halie); and numerous other cousins and close friends.

Memorial Services: 10:00 A.M. Saturday, First Christian Church. The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. For those wishing to make a memorial gift, the family requests they be made to First Christian Church, St. Joseph, Missouri. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.