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Dennis Fullerton Obituary
Dennis was born on March 5, 1951, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Baker City, the son of Jay and Louise Fullerton. He attended 12 years of school in Baker City, graduating in 1969. He began his 32-year-long career in Law Enforcement in 1973 with the Baker Police Department where he began as a Reserve. In 1974 he went to work for Sheriff Delmar E. Dixon, attaining the rank of Lieutenant and Deputy Medical Examiner under Charles Grant, MD. He returned to the Baker Police department for four years before moving to Wilder, where he was a police officer, fireman and EMT. He then worked a total of 23 years with the Canyon County Sheriff's Department in Caldwell, attaining the rank of Patrol Lieutenant, Detective Lieutenant and Acting Jail Commander.
Dennis met his former wife, Merry, of 23 years in Wilder, and to this marriage was blessed with their two children, Jason, 23, of Meridian, and Chelsea, 20, of Caldwell, and his grandson, Vincent, born in 2007, of Caldwell.
He loved to watch Portland Trailblazer basketball games, and was fond of cars and his dog Bugsy. His hobbies also included singing silly songs and playing basketball with his daughter, fishing with his son or spoiling his grandson.
Dennis was preceded in death by his father, Jay Fullerton Jr. and brother, Ronald J. Fullerton.
He is survived by his mother, Louise Fullerton of Baker City; Marsha Corley of Dallas, Texas; son, Jason Fullerton and his girlfriend Andrea Colglazier of Meridian; daughter, Chelsea Fullerton and her boyfriend Chance Kneeland and their son Vincent of Caldwell; and his niece, Rhonda Fullerton of Nampa.
Special thanks go out to Guardian Home Health & Hospice, and Tender Hearts of Nampa.
We love you dad, and will miss you greatly.
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Memories and Condolences
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Andrea Colglazier
March 31, 2008
Though I only knew him a short time, he reflected on me the kind of hardworking, diligent, and loving man many wish our fathers to be. He loved work and his family, but work was just a way of loving (and providing) for his family even more. I only wish I had more time to get to know him. My condolences are with the family at this time.
Glenn Carpenter
March 23, 2008
I had the honor of working with Dennis on matters of mutual professional concern over the years. Dennis always seemed to me a kind and gentle man and a passiontely professional law enforcement colleague who gave his best in service to the people of Canyon County. May God rest his soul and bring comfort his family and many friends.
Chelsa Studor
March 17, 2008
I didnt know him but me and my fanily send best wishes to him and his loved ones he left behind.
joseph madrid
March 14, 2008
i dont know what to say right now that sucks that he was taken away from you on the terms of sickness and not of healthy reasons im so sorry
Chelsea Fullerton
March 14, 2008
I love you dad. I will miss you. I will never forget everything that was "ours" or things we did together. And I will raise my son to remember you.
Phyllis Spiering
March 14, 2008
It's so hard to find the words to express my sadness in hearing of Dennis' passing. I worked with him at CCSO and he was the kindest, most wonderful person. Please know that he touched the lives of so many people and will be missed so greatly. My thoughts & prayers are with you at such a difficult time.
Jason Fullerton
March 12, 2008
He was my father and a great provider. I'll miss him greatly.
Debra Brock
March 12, 2008
Dennis was a very carring man, who had a very unique sense of humar. He once played a joke on me (Fred Fudpucker) in which I will never forget. I was never able to top that joke. Dennis loved his family very much. My condolences go out to his children. Remember, he always loved you. And keep him in your hearts.
Teri Carpenter
March 11, 2008
I worked with Dennis for many years at the Canyon County Sheriff's Office. What I will hold in my heart forever is the memory of Dennis' great sense of humor. He was a dedicated officer and a good friend.
Anne Blair
March 11, 2008
I worked with Dennis in the 80's while I was a caseworker with H&W. I greatly admired his work ethic; his commitment to children; his compassion for the less-fortunate; and truly loved his ironic sense of humor. It was a privilege to have known him, and I remember him fondly. He was one of the "good guys" and I am so sorry for your loss.
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