Funeral service for David Lee Fulkerson, 59, St. Marys, will be 2 pm Saturday, April 13, 2013, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Vinland Cemetery.
He died Wednesday, April 10, 2013, at his home.
He was born March 30, 1954, in Topeka, the son of James and Maxine Neely Fulkerson. He graduated from Washburn Rural High School in Topeka, and grew up in Auburn, KS.
David served in the U.S. Air Force from 1972 to 1975. He later worked for Andrews Asphalt for 15 years, and was a member of the Laborers Local Union 1290.
He married Paula Schutz on September 1, 2001, in Vinland, KS. She survives of the home.
Other survivors include two sons, Kyle and wife Rhonda Fulkerson, Willis, TX, and Marc and wife Sarah Carlson, St. Marys, KS.; two daughters Kathleen and husband Matt Gray, St. Marys, KS, and Heather and husband Chris Jackson, Baldwin City, KS; two brothers, James Fulkerson Jr. and John Fulkerson, both of Topeka; three sisters, Elva Williams, and Mary Gabehart both of Topeka, and Susan Hanna, Blue Jay, CA.; nine grandchildren, Nathaniel and Addison Gray, Bentley Fulkerson, Ashley and Jordan Jackson, Elizabeth, Trent, Trevor, and Alexis Carlson, many nieces and nephews and more cousins than you can count.
Friends may call from noon to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, where the family will receive them from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
The family suggests memorials made to Grace Hospice or Vinland Cemetery, sent in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana Lawrence, KS 66044
To Mr David`s Children,
I am truly sorry for the loss of your father. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the entire family. Please know that the God of all comfort has loving concern and cares for you at this time. Psalms 146:5,9 and 1 Peter 5:7
To all the family, I am so sorry to hear of David’s passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Sharon
Paula and Family
May you know comfort, strength, and peace as the loving arms of God surround you.
Paula, Kathleen, and family, we are so sorry for the loss of this great man. David was such a kind and gentle soul and will be greatly missed. We are so happy to have been the “neighbors across the street” and will miss seeing him out in the yard or drive way tinkering with his many projects. We enjoyed talking with him any chance we got and even when we were too busy to talk, we would always get a guaranteed smile and wave from him. We continue to pray for you all during this difficult time. May David rest in eternal peace. Amen.
I’m so sorry to hear if your loss. Keeping you and
all the family in my prayers. My God show you
strength.
Peace be with you, Lori Montney & Family
Paula and family –
I am sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. He was a very kind and gentle man and it was always a pleasure speaking with Paula and Dave. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Oh Paula, I’m so sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. He was such a good friend, Mentor and co-worker. The last time I seen him was when I brought him home in Jaunaury in my uniform–haha, good times. I know it’s hard to lose someone you love but heaven is blessed to have him and he’s no longer in pain. Love you and call if you need Anything. Doris.
Dave was a Great guy and wonderful friend. He made going to work a pleasure. Some days he made me laugh so much I felt guilty about getting paid. Heaven will be a happier place with Dave there !!! Love you Man…
Mark