Obituary EAST PEORIA- Irvin F. Bullard, 71, of Beaverton, Al, formerly of East Peoria, IL, died at 8:45 am on Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at Greater Peoria Specialty Hospital in Peoria, IL. Irvin was born September 28, 1939 in Indian Prairie Township, IL to Virgil and Mamie Galbraith Bullard. He married Carolyn Shore on July 2, 1960 in Kentucky; she preceded him in death in 1990. Surviving are 2 daughters, Julie (Matt) Dennis of Washington, IL and Suzanne (Brad) Hunziker of Eureka, IL; 1 brother Jerdie (Doris) Bullard of East Peoria; 3 grandchildren, Cheyenne Hunziker and Lane Hunziker, both of Eureka and Carter Dennis of Washington. He was preceded in death by his parents and 4 brothers. Irvin was a U.S. Army veteran and was retired from Caterpillar Tractor Co. He enjoyed being outdoors, especially working in his garden. Private graveside services will be held at a later date at Johnsonville Cemetery in Johnsonville, IL.