"Best daddy of all. Taught me to fish when I was 3. Got us a golden retreiver puppy when I was 6. He gave me horsey rides on his back while he crawled across the carpet after a hard day's work. He called me Sam and Clyde as a kid and sang me a sailor song from time to time that sounded like Bell bottom trousers coats of navy blue, let him climb the rigging like his daddy used to do. If you have a daughter, bounce her on your knee. If you have a son, send the bastard out to sea...smiling the whole time. Then now that his life is over, I'm seeing that he showed by example, him and mom, of how to be a kind nice neighbor, not to brag, respect your elders, be loyal, and spend your money cuz your gonna be too old to enjoy it when you finally have a stockpile of it. I just want to share that during his 21 day stint at that hospital, he had a couple of good days where he was always looking for Ann. One day, when they had him sitting up in a big comfy wheelchair, we were leaving, mom was staying with him. He called her over to him and his face lit up to see her face close up. She sat at the edge of his bed, to be right up next to his right side making silly funny faces to each other. My dad was in love with his Ann all the way to the end.That showed me that they were best friends and after 67 years of marriage, still so in love. I'm gonna miss your stories about the navy, how you used to live when you were poor, how neighbors helped you build your first house on Colfax. It was an honor to be your daughter. I'm glad the only reason you picked me was that Strawberry mark on my head. ;) I loved the way you talked with that sailor accent, Ayna? I was so proud to see you on that Stars & Stripes honor flight. I never saw you so humbled and in awe when you & all the WWII veterans came down the roped off carpet to Welcome home our hero's. As now you are being welcomed home in heaven. I love you so much daddy! I'll miss you..."
In loving memory of
John A. Ulrich
Entered into Eternal Life on Saturday, January 10,2015 age 88. Husband of Ann (nee Haseltine), for 67 years. Father of Michael Ulrich and Cheryl (Jim) Hitchcock. Grandfather of Julianna. Brother of Mary Becht, Evelyn Ucker, Raymond Schwartz, Richard Schwartz. Also loved by other relatives and friends.
John served in the US Navy aboard the USS Randolph CV15 and the LST 950. He was a dedicated tool and die maker and loved his work.
Visitation at the Funeral Home, 9000 West Capitol Drive, on Friday January 16, from 12:00-2:00 PM. Funeral service at 2:00 PM. Burial and military honors at Pinelawn Memorial Park to follow.
Tributes
"John and Ann were our neighbors for many years - great people. One memory about John - He loved to cut his grass, and he had a fairly large yard. 3 times a week was his routine and he would ride the mower and then bring out the push mower and give it a different pattern each time. I always told him, if he loved cutting grass so much, he could cut ours too. Super people."
"John was a wonderful person. He will be missed by everyone at butler wire a great deal. His hard work and dedication will not be forgotten."
"Deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one "John" .You are all in our prayers and thoughts .
Love to all ! Cousin Joann & Dennis ."