~ IN MEMORY ~
DL Capt. Pearson Trulock ‘Tru’ Pollard
June 17, 1933 - April 4, 2013
To view/sign the online guestbook please visit the funeral
home website at http://www.restlandfuneralhome.com/
A memorial service for Tru will be held at Grace Bible Church in Dallas TX,
on Saturday, April 13, at 2:00 p.m. Graveside Services will be conducted the day prior on Friday, April 12th at
2:00 PM.
The Pollards had most recently resided at
2 Downs Lake Circle , Dallas TX 75230-1900
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Subject: Captain Pearson Trulock "Tru"
Pollard-retired 1993
Hello, I wanted to let you that my Dad passed away. I have
enclosed the obituary. Thank you,
Kelly Pollard Foster
214-537-9253
Life Story:
POLLARD, PEARSON T. went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 4, 2013.
Tru was born June 17, 1933 in Waskom, Texas and graduated from N.T.S.U. in 1955.
Afterward he entered the Marine Corps, was commissioned 2nd Lt, and spent time
flying both fixed wing aircraft and helicopters. After his a 4 year stint in the
Marines, Tru found temporary employment flying offshore to oil rigs in the Gulf
and ultimately was hired by Delta Airlines 1960. What a blessing, not only his
dream job but also the opportunity to meet and marry the love of his life, Nancy
Fish. Tru and Nancy settled in Dallas and started their family shortly
thereafter.
During a distinguished 33 year career with Delta, Tru flew the DC 6, DC7,
DC8, DC9, Convair 440, Boeing 727, and retired in the left seat of the Lockheed
L 1011. One of the many highlights of a great flying career was being selected
as Captain of the Dallas Cowboys charter during the 1982 season.
Tru retired from Delta in 1993 and started his second career as "Geekie,"
grandfather to 4 loving grandchildren. Tru and Nancy were both avid and talented
golfers and more days than not could be found on the links at Prestonwood
Country Club. Inseparable, they traveled extensively, were very active in the
lives of their children and grandchildren and in their church, Grace Bible
Church of Dallas where Tru served as both Elder and Deacon. The highlight of his
life was his relationship with Jesus Chris and through that Tru was blessed
beyond comprehension.
A few years ago, Tru and Nancy were both simultaneously diagnosed with the
maladies that would end their earthly lives. They saw this as a new opportunity
to Glorify God by demonstrating the true meaning of "in sickness and in health"
and both succeeded admirably.
Tru is preceded in earthly death by his loving wife Nancy and parents,
Pearson and Sara Pollard. He leaves behind to cherish his memory sister, Marion
Chandler; daughter, Kelly Foster and her husband, Joe Foster; son, Jeff Pollard
and his wife Leigh Pollard; granddaughters, Taylor Foster, Chandler Foster,
Hayden Foster, grandson Pearson Pollard; nephews, Joe and Bob Chandler and niece
Sara Beal as well as countless friends. A Memorial Service for Tru will be held
at Grace Bible Church Saturday, April 13, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.
"I have received many unearned benefits and have reaped where I did not
sow, it is God's Grace and certainly not anything I deserve."
SERVICES:
Graveside Service: Friday, April 12 at 2:00 PM
Restland Memorial Park
13005 Greenville Avenue
Dallas, TX 75238
972.238.7111
Memorial Service: Saturday, April 13
Grace Bible Church
11306 Inwood Road
Dallas, TX 75229
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Nancy Jane Fish Pollard
1935 ~ 2012
Word has been received of the passing of Nancy Fish Pollard, wife of
retired DL pilot Captain Pearson Trulock ‘Tru’ Pollard. Always
energetic and full of life until her illness, Nancy has fought the
debilitating effects of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis these past two
years. Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a scarring or thickening/
stiffening of the lungs, and there is no known cause.
A memorial service is planned for Nancy to be held at Grace Bible
Church in Dallas at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 4th. Personal
condolences may be sent to the Pollard family at
2 Downs Lake Circle , Dallas TX 75230-1900
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