A Celebration of Life Service for Larry F. Fulton, 67, of 201 Maizefield Ave., Bloomington, will be at 6 p.m. Thursday at First Christian Church, Bloomington. The Rev. Jim Warren and the Rev. Cyndy McBride will officiate. Inurnment will be in Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Bloomington. The family will receive friends following the service at the church. Metzler-Froelich Memorial Home, Bloomington, is in charge of arrangements.
He died at 6 a.m. Monday (Nov. 5, 2001) at his residence.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Boy Scouts of America Larry Fulton Wood Badge Scholarship Fund, in care of W.D. Boyce Council, 614 N.E. Madison Ave., Peoria, IL 61603; Bloomington Public Schools, in care of Robert Knight Scholarship Fund, Bloomington Junior High School, 901 N. Colton Ave., Bloomington, IL 61701; or First Christian Church, 401 W. Jefferson St, Bloomington, IL 61701.
He was born Jan. 5, 1934, in Danville, a son of William and Delores Barker Fulton. He married Beverly Ann Brissenden on June 8, 1958, in Effingham. She died Sept. 22, 1995. He later married Trudy Cheryl Brelsford Mathews on May 20, 1996, in Las Vegas, Nev. She survives.
Other survivors include a son Jeffrey (Jan) Fulton, Cortlandt Manor, N.Y.; two daughters, Sally (Steve) Fansler, Chicago; and Lynn (Nick) Lonardo, Salt Lake City, Utah; two stepsons, Bill (Sarah) Mathews, Clarksville, Mich.; and Keith (Nanette) Mathews II, Atlanta; a stepdaughter, Amy Roberts, LeRoy; and 11 grandchildren.
A 12th grandchild is on the way.
He also was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, James and John Fulton.
Larry was raised in Catlin. His mother, Delores, was a teacher and artist, and his father, William, worked for the railroad. He earned a master's degree in education from Eastern Illinois University and spent two years in the Army, stationed in Berlin, where he was a radio operator and colonel's chauffeur with the 5th Infantry Regiment.
He taught industrial arts, art and computer skills for 31 years at Bloomington Junior High School before retiring in 1990. He was actively involved in the Outdoor Education camping program for seventh-graders at BJHS.
Larry dedicated 50 years of his life to Scouting, achieving the level of Eagle Scout as well as the Silver Beaver Award and the God and Service Award. He completed Wood Badge training and for five years served on the staff. Larry was an active member of the First Christian Church and was an avid collector of antiques.
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On Nov. 5, our community lost one of a kind. Larry Fulton was that person, and anyone lucky enough to have met him during his life will never forget him.
In 1963, I first met Larry as my first industrial arts teacher at Bloomington Junior High School. Everything he taught me then I use everyday.
A year later we met again; he became my scoutmaster in the Boy Scouts in Troop 12.
During the next 25 years of my scouting experience, Larry taught me many things. He taught me how to live and survive in nature, as well as how to sit quietly and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature.
I had the pleasure of becoming Larry's first Eagle Scout during his 50 years in the scouting program.
I had the honor of wearing that badge, which he pinned on me, to his memorial service on Nov. 8.
And I will cherish that honor forever.
Larry and I had continued our friendship since 1963, working together on numerous projects in scouting and in my business restoring furniture. Woodworking was a passion of his, one that he and I both shared with great pride.
Larry Fulton was a mentor to me during my growing up. He taught me many things that I took for granted then but will not forget, including how to take care of my handlebar mustache.
Larry was a great teacher, scoutmaster, craftsman and above all, a true friend. He will be greatly missed by everyone who had the pleasure in knowing him. Larry was one of a kind!
Bob Wills
Rural Heyworth
He died at 6 a.m. Monday (Nov. 5, 2001) at his residence.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Boy Scouts of America Larry Fulton Wood Badge Scholarship Fund, in care of W.D. Boyce Council, 614 N.E. Madison Ave., Peoria, IL 61603; Bloomington Public Schools, in care of Robert Knight Scholarship Fund, Bloomington Junior High School, 901 N. Colton Ave., Bloomington, IL 61701; or First Christian Church, 401 W. Jefferson St, Bloomington, IL 61701.
He was born Jan. 5, 1934, in Danville, a son of William and Delores Barker Fulton. He married Beverly Ann Brissenden on June 8, 1958, in Effingham. She died Sept. 22, 1995. He later married Trudy Cheryl Brelsford Mathews on May 20, 1996, in Las Vegas, Nev. She survives.
Other survivors include a son Jeffrey (Jan) Fulton, Cortlandt Manor, N.Y.; two daughters, Sally (Steve) Fansler, Chicago; and Lynn (Nick) Lonardo, Salt Lake City, Utah; two stepsons, Bill (Sarah) Mathews, Clarksville, Mich.; and Keith (Nanette) Mathews II, Atlanta; a stepdaughter, Amy Roberts, LeRoy; and 11 grandchildren.
A 12th grandchild is on the way.
He also was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, James and John Fulton.
Larry was raised in Catlin. His mother, Delores, was a teacher and artist, and his father, William, worked for the railroad. He earned a master's degree in education from Eastern Illinois University and spent two years in the Army, stationed in Berlin, where he was a radio operator and colonel's chauffeur with the 5th Infantry Regiment.
He taught industrial arts, art and computer skills for 31 years at Bloomington Junior High School before retiring in 1990. He was actively involved in the Outdoor Education camping program for seventh-graders at BJHS.
Larry dedicated 50 years of his life to Scouting, achieving the level of Eagle Scout as well as the Silver Beaver Award and the God and Service Award. He completed Wood Badge training and for five years served on the staff. Larry was an active member of the First Christian Church and was an avid collector of antiques.
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On Nov. 5, our community lost one of a kind. Larry Fulton was that person, and anyone lucky enough to have met him during his life will never forget him.
In 1963, I first met Larry as my first industrial arts teacher at Bloomington Junior High School. Everything he taught me then I use everyday.
A year later we met again; he became my scoutmaster in the Boy Scouts in Troop 12.
During the next 25 years of my scouting experience, Larry taught me many things. He taught me how to live and survive in nature, as well as how to sit quietly and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature.
I had the pleasure of becoming Larry's first Eagle Scout during his 50 years in the scouting program.
I had the honor of wearing that badge, which he pinned on me, to his memorial service on Nov. 8.
And I will cherish that honor forever.
Larry and I had continued our friendship since 1963, working together on numerous projects in scouting and in my business restoring furniture. Woodworking was a passion of his, one that he and I both shared with great pride.
Larry Fulton was a mentor to me during my growing up. He taught me many things that I took for granted then but will not forget, including how to take care of my handlebar mustache.
Larry was a great teacher, scoutmaster, craftsman and above all, a true friend. He will be greatly missed by everyone who had the pleasure in knowing him. Larry was one of a kind!
Bob Wills
Rural Heyworth
A Celebration of Life Service for Larry F. Fulton, 67, of 201 Maizefield Ave., Bloomington, will be at 6 p.m. Thursday at First Christian Church, Bloomington. The Rev. Jim Warren and the Rev. Cyndy McBride will officiate. Inurnment will be in Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Bloomington. The family will receive friends following the service at the church. Metzler-Froelich Memorial Home, Bloomington, is in charge of arrangements.
He died at 6 a.m. Monday (Nov. 5, 2001) at his residence.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Boy Scouts of America Larry Fulton Wood Badge Scholarship Fund, in care of W.D. Boyce Council, 614 N.E. Madison Ave., Peoria, IL 61603; Bloomington Public Schools, in care of Robert Knight Scholarship Fund, Bloomington Junior High School, 901 N. Colton Ave., Bloomington, IL 61701; or First Christian Church, 401 W. Jefferson St, Bloomington, IL 61701.
He was born Jan. 5, 1934, in Danville, a son of William and Delores Barker Fulton. He married Beverly Ann Brissenden on June 8, 1958, in Effingham. She died Sept. 22, 1995. He later married Trudy Cheryl Brelsford Mathews on May 20, 1996, in Las Vegas, Nev. She survives.
Other survivors include a son Jeffrey (Jan) Fulton, Cortlandt Manor, N.Y.; two daughters, Sally (Steve) Fansler, Chicago; and Lynn (Nick) Lonardo, Salt Lake City, Utah; two stepsons, Bill (Sarah) Mathews, Clarksville, Mich.; and Keith (Nanette) Mathews II, Atlanta; a stepdaughter, Amy Roberts, LeRoy; and 11 grandchildren.
A 12th grandchild is on the way.
He also was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, James and John Fulton.
Larry was raised in Catlin. His mother, Delores, was a teacher and artist, and his father, William, worked for the railroad. He earned a master's degree in education from Eastern Illinois University and spent two years in the Army, stationed in Berlin, where he was a radio operator and colonel's chauffeur with the 5th Infantry Regiment.
He taught industrial arts, art and computer skills for 31 years at Bloomington Junior High School before retiring in 1990. He was actively involved in the Outdoor Education camping program for seventh-graders at BJHS.
Larry dedicated 50 years of his life to Scouting, achieving the level of Eagle Scout as well as the Silver Beaver Award and the God and Service Award. He completed Wood Badge training and for five years served on the staff. Larry was an active member of the First Christian Church and was an avid collector of antiques.
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On Nov. 5, our community lost one of a kind. Larry Fulton was that person, and anyone lucky enough to have met him during his life will never forget him.
In 1963, I first met Larry as my first industrial arts teacher at Bloomington Junior High School. Everything he taught me then I use everyday.
A year later we met again; he became my scoutmaster in the Boy Scouts in Troop 12.
During the next 25 years of my scouting experience, Larry taught me many things. He taught me how to live and survive in nature, as well as how to sit quietly and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature.
I had the pleasure of becoming Larry's first Eagle Scout during his 50 years in the scouting program.
I had the honor of wearing that badge, which he pinned on me, to his memorial service on Nov. 8.
And I will cherish that honor forever.
Larry and I had continued our friendship since 1963, working together on numerous projects in scouting and in my business restoring furniture. Woodworking was a passion of his, one that he and I both shared with great pride.
Larry Fulton was a mentor to me during my growing up. He taught me many things that I took for granted then but will not forget, including how to take care of my handlebar mustache.
Larry was a great teacher, scoutmaster, craftsman and above all, a true friend. He will be greatly missed by everyone who had the pleasure in knowing him. Larry was one of a kind!
Bob Wills
Rural Heyworth
He died at 6 a.m. Monday (Nov. 5, 2001) at his residence.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Boy Scouts of America Larry Fulton Wood Badge Scholarship Fund, in care of W.D. Boyce Council, 614 N.E. Madison Ave., Peoria, IL 61603; Bloomington Public Schools, in care of Robert Knight Scholarship Fund, Bloomington Junior High School, 901 N. Colton Ave., Bloomington, IL 61701; or First Christian Church, 401 W. Jefferson St, Bloomington, IL 61701.
He was born Jan. 5, 1934, in Danville, a son of William and Delores Barker Fulton. He married Beverly Ann Brissenden on June 8, 1958, in Effingham. She died Sept. 22, 1995. He later married Trudy Cheryl Brelsford Mathews on May 20, 1996, in Las Vegas, Nev. She survives.
Other survivors include a son Jeffrey (Jan) Fulton, Cortlandt Manor, N.Y.; two daughters, Sally (Steve) Fansler, Chicago; and Lynn (Nick) Lonardo, Salt Lake City, Utah; two stepsons, Bill (Sarah) Mathews, Clarksville, Mich.; and Keith (Nanette) Mathews II, Atlanta; a stepdaughter, Amy Roberts, LeRoy; and 11 grandchildren.
A 12th grandchild is on the way.
He also was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, James and John Fulton.
Larry was raised in Catlin. His mother, Delores, was a teacher and artist, and his father, William, worked for the railroad. He earned a master's degree in education from Eastern Illinois University and spent two years in the Army, stationed in Berlin, where he was a radio operator and colonel's chauffeur with the 5th Infantry Regiment.
He taught industrial arts, art and computer skills for 31 years at Bloomington Junior High School before retiring in 1990. He was actively involved in the Outdoor Education camping program for seventh-graders at BJHS.
Larry dedicated 50 years of his life to Scouting, achieving the level of Eagle Scout as well as the Silver Beaver Award and the God and Service Award. He completed Wood Badge training and for five years served on the staff. Larry was an active member of the First Christian Church and was an avid collector of antiques.
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On Nov. 5, our community lost one of a kind. Larry Fulton was that person, and anyone lucky enough to have met him during his life will never forget him.
In 1963, I first met Larry as my first industrial arts teacher at Bloomington Junior High School. Everything he taught me then I use everyday.
A year later we met again; he became my scoutmaster in the Boy Scouts in Troop 12.
During the next 25 years of my scouting experience, Larry taught me many things. He taught me how to live and survive in nature, as well as how to sit quietly and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature.
I had the pleasure of becoming Larry's first Eagle Scout during his 50 years in the scouting program.
I had the honor of wearing that badge, which he pinned on me, to his memorial service on Nov. 8.
And I will cherish that honor forever.
Larry and I had continued our friendship since 1963, working together on numerous projects in scouting and in my business restoring furniture. Woodworking was a passion of his, one that he and I both shared with great pride.
Larry Fulton was a mentor to me during my growing up. He taught me many things that I took for granted then but will not forget, including how to take care of my handlebar mustache.
Larry was a great teacher, scoutmaster, craftsman and above all, a true friend. He will be greatly missed by everyone who had the pleasure in knowing him. Larry was one of a kind!
Bob Wills
Rural Heyworth
Gravesite Details
Burial Nov. 9, 2001. Cremains split between two wives.
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