Frank Lee Fullerton

Frank Lee Fullerton obituary, Aurora, CO

Frank Lee Fullerton

Frank Fullerton Obituary

            Frank Lee Fullerton passed on March 4th, 2024 surrounded by his loved ones, in the comfort of his home. Frank was born in Fillmore California to Francis, and Gale Fullerton.

            Frank was preceded in death by his daughter Nesha Falletta (1975-2014), and leaves behind his son Gavin Fullerton, his partner Erika Fitzgerald, and grandchildren Tristin Fullerton, Katie Mayotte, Aleks Mayotte, and Mckenzie Mayotte. He also leaves behind first Granddaughter Morgan Dawidowicz, her Husband Mike Dawidowicz, his Great Grandson Oaklee Dawidowicz, and Grandchildren Caleb Falletta, Matthew Falletta, and Caroline Falletta. Older Brother, Gary Fullerton, and older Sister Glenda Fullerton.

            Growing up in Fillmore California with his family, and graduating from Fillmore High School, he then served in the US Air Force. SSGT with the 804th Transportation Squad, touring in Vietnam, returning, and serving until being released from active duty in 1970. Frank worked for the City of Aurora for 30+ years retiring his career as the Fleet Maintenance Supervisor over   Specialty Equipment. (Fire and Police vehicles)

            Frank was a man full of the best jokes, laughter, and love. He spent his life caring for his children, their friends that were family, and his grandchildren as they joined over the years. Frank loved to be outdoors, camping, motor biking, or playing golf! If you couldn't find him just check the kitchen to see he was cooking his favorite meals for those he loved. Frank was passionate about everything he did but he loved nothing more than supporting his children, and grandchildren in any way he could. He was a mechanic and motor head to the core, connecting with the whole family in the garage all the way up to his death. Frank was an animal lover, especially fostering boxer rescue dogs over the last few decades of his life. He connected with his son over landscaping and home improvement. He enjoyed creating comfortable spaces for people to enjoy.

            A Celebration of Life and Remembrance will begin at 10:30AM, followed by a Service for Frank on Thursday March 14th, at 11:30AM at Horan & McConaty on Dartmouth and Parker in Aurora CO. He will be laid to rest by honorary burial at Fort Logan National Cemetery at 1:30PM.

            If you have flowers you want set you can send them to the funeral home stated above, donations or sentiments can be sent to 3077 South Pitkin Way, Aurora CO to Gavin Fullerton.


UPDATE FROM HORAN & MCCONATY 3.14.2024 

The graveside service at Fort Logan National Cemetery has been postponed. We will update the obituary when a new service date has been confirmed. 
If you are unable to make it to Mr. Fullerton's service due to inclement weather, you may join the services via live stream at the link down below: 

https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=e38a3b80-c9eb-46c6-bee2-3c9f03d1707e  

The livestream will begin at 12 Noon.

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