Gregory Noel Fulleton, age 72, a resident of Montesano, died on Jan. 30, 2022, at Summit Pacific Medical Center in Elma. Mr. Fulleton was born on Dec. 22, 1949, in Aberdeen, Washington to Clarence Elroy and Letha Alice (Huntley) Fulleton. He was raised in Aberdeen and Hoquiam and graduated from Weatherwax High School in 1968.
He was married to Linda Marie Milbourn on Jan. 24, 1970, who preceded him in death.
From February of 1970 to December of 1971, he served in the U.S. Army, completing a tour of Vietnam. He had worked for several local mills, including Quinault Shingle and Lumber where he was a millwright. He would later work for the U.S. Park Service as a maintenance man, retiring on Feb.25, 2012. He also worked as a temp for WADOT Elma after his retirement from the Park Service.
He also was a volunteer for the Lake Quinault Fire Department.
Mr. Fulleton’s favorite activities were hunting, fishing, camping, but especially loved it when he could combine these with time with family. He was handy in woodworking and building things.
He was a life member of the Aberdeen VFW and a member of the Aberdeen Eagles.
Surviving relatives include four daughters: Tanya (Gary) Stott of Montesano; Crystal (Charles) Anderson of Aberdeen, Brenda (Rob) Crawford of Montesano and Donna Bratt (Chuck Garman) of Aberdeen; two sisters, Lona May Matthews of Issaquah and Virginia Tow of Montesano; 11 grandchildren: Shelby Stott, Tyler Stott, Hailey Winkler, Shyann Bratt, Cadence Crawford, Max Anderson, Trinity Anderson, Christopher Anderson, Charlie Anderson, Harvey Anderson and Tommy Anderson and three great-grandchildren: Harper Stott, Opal Stott and Lena Anderson. He is also survived by brother in laws: Herbert Milbourn (Linda) of Kennewick, Washington and William Milbourn of Aberdeen, Washington.
An urn committal with military honors will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, at the Lake Quinault Cemetery.
Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to LQFD or the VFW.
Cremation arrangements are by the Coleman Mortuary in Hoquiam.
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