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Katalin (Kat) Gabriella Temesvari Bultman, age 54 of Lawrenceville, GA. passed away Monday, June 12, 2023, with her family surrounding her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Katalin and Leslie Temesvari. She is survived by her devoted husband of 34 years Joseph J. Bultman along with two sons, Michael B. Bultman with wife Amber, and Christian A. Bultman along with two sisters that she cherished, Sharmon Miller of Panama City, FL. And Karen Sanchez, and her daughter Victoria Sanchez, both from Las Vegas, NV.
Born to Hungarian immigrant parents in Hackensack NJ. In 1968, but eventually moved to Long Beach California at the age of 12. After graduating from Millikan High School in 1986, she enlisted in the United States Navy. After boot camp and A-school, she was stationed at Pearl Harbor, HI. on a submarine dry dock, Competent AFDM-6 where she worked as a diesel mechanic. While there she rose to the rank of Petty Officer 2nd Class until she was honorably discharged in 1990.
After their marriage in March of 1989, while living in Hawaii and supporting her husband’s Navel career, Kat gave birth to Michael in June of 1991 and gave birth to Christian at Tinker AF base in April of 1994. In 1995, while back in Hawaii, she got scuba qualified and fell in love being underwater. She continued her diving education and set her sights on rescue diver/dive master, one level below instructor. She participated as a rescue diver for the HydroFest boat races in Pearl Harbor from 1998 to 2001. Kat is also one of the very few women to be a safety diver on the USS Arizona Memorial to reattach a mooring dock that broke loose and sank. In 2001 she moved to Washington State where she continued to raise the boys while Joseph was off on deployments. During this time, she picked up an old hobby of photography, winning several awards for her photographs. Another move in 2005 took her to Concord, New Hampshire while her husband recruited for the Navy. Kat took this time to further her photography skills and worked as a freelance photographer, having her work published in newspapers and magazines.
Kat and family moved to Lawrenceville in 2008 after Joseph’s retirement from the Navy. She fell in love with the Georgia mountains and went every chance she could. Sitting in a hot tub while watching the sunset completely made her day and raising her two Siberian Huskies; Attila and Ildiko. She also fell in love with researching her Hungarian heritage and spent countless hours learning and tracing her family’s lineage all the way back to the 1400s.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Donations are asked to be given to Emory Winship Cancer Institute in her name.
Georgia Cremation in Duluth is assisting with end-of-life arrangements.
Jeanne Rolig says
My heart hurts with yours, Joe, and with all your and Kat’s family. I can support you in my prayers during this hard time. Sending my Love, Jeanne
Jane Murdock says
So sorry to hear this.
Michele Metts says
The Buchanan family wants you and your family to know we are so sorry for your loss. We have been praying for y’all when we found out your sweet wife was sick. May God give you and your family peace through this difficult time. We love you Joseph.🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻
Diane Saunders says
What an incredible woman! Sending love and light to the whole family. Love Katie’s sister, Diane ❤️
Charles F.J. Bultman III says
Words seem so insufficient at times such as these but words are also how we comfort each other when we need them most. We pray for peace and joy to return to you and your family soon, Joe. Hang onto how extraordinary Kat was and let your sadness be replaced as all the wonderful memories of her fill your thoughts. You know how big our family is and every one of us will keep you in our prayers each day. Always remember that Our Savior has pretty broad shoulders for you to lean on and will see you through this. As our Aunt Mary is so fond of saying, Peace be with you!
Karen Sanchy says
Prayers for you and your family. Kat was definitely a rare gem. I couldn’t have asked for a better person to go through life with her than you Joe. Through good times and bad. She just wanted the best for her family and for them to be happy. You all made her extremely proud. May her laughter and zest for life bring you all the strength to carry you into the next adventure. We will see her again.
Greg, Jodi & Kaley Campbell says
Joe, our thoughts and prayers for you, the boys and the whole family, Kat was an amazing woman and she left this world to early but she has her wings. She was instrumental in helping me decide to to go to school and pursue my culinary dream. She touched so many lives and made them better for knowing her. God bless all of you and may he be of comfort for you.