James R. Pulsifer, 75

LEBANON — James Richards Pulsifer, 75, of Campton, passed away on April 24, 2026, in Lebanon.

James was born May 5, 1950, to the late Clarence and Arlene (Richards) Pulsifer in Plymouth. Mr. Pulsifer grew up in and around Plymouth where he attended Plymouth Regional High School before joining the U.S. Air Force. He was stationed at many different Air Force bases but the most important one was the one in Minot, North Dakota, which was where he met the love of his life, Marlene Skjervem, whom he married in August of 1962 and would remain married to her until his passing over 53 years later.

James was a family man first and foremost. He and his wife were stationed in North Dakota, at Minot Air Force Base when James was sent to Vietnam. While he was serving his country there, his wife welcomed their first child, Charissa. Later, James and Marlene found themselves in Michigan where they were blessed with their second child, Jason. Eventually, after retiring from the Air Force, James and Marlene returned to New Hampshire, and settled in Campton, where James would earn his bachelor's degree from Plymouth State College. However, James felt called back to service to our country so he joined the USAF Reserves where he served for 11 years before transferring to the U.S. Army Reserves for 15 more years before retiring and going on to be a postman in Plymouth, for another 20 years.

James was a man who loved his family and serving his country and community but he also was a man with a love of the great outdoors. During his years in Campton, James could be found tending his farm, fishing or hunting for deer in the New Hampshire woods.

In addition to his parents, James is preceded in death by his son, Jason Puslifer; his brother, Russell Pulsifer; and his sister, Susan Johnston.

Those who remain to cherish James’ memory are his loving wife Marlene; his daughter Charissa Pulsifer and her partner Lucien; his grandchildren, Mariska Pulsifer, Emily Pulsifer and Cameron Pulsifer; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

A ceremony to celebrate the life of James Richards Pulsifer will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are under the care of Mayhew Funeral Homes and Crematorium. To sign the online book of memories, visit mayhewfuneralhomes.com.