James Franklin Fuller

June 6 1937-Sep 14 2015

Jim was born in Chicago IL to George Ernst and May Hochel Fuller, joining brother Ronald. He attended St. Philomena's School and Lane Tech before his family moved to California, settling in Altadena. He graduated from Elliott Junior High and Pasadena High School. Like his father and brother, he joined the Electrical Union becoming a journeyman electrician, working in this trade and as a contractor for over 40 years. But his real interest was classic cars. He restored hundreds of cars to mint condition. He was a part of the local car scene, showing his Buicks, Cadillacs, Fords, and race cars. He also became a remarkable chef, enjoying French cooking ,tri-tip barbecues, and inventing his own recipes. Jim was a gentle man with a dry sense of humor.

Jim leaves his wife of 55 years, Barbara, three sons Chris, Gary, and John and 11 grandchildren. He loved his family. Funeral will be 11:00 am, Dec 23 2015 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 1300 E. Valley Rd., Montecito. A reception will follow in the church hall. In lieu of flowers, please donate in Jim's name to Visiting Nurse and Hospice Care www.vnhcsb.org, Parkinson Association of Santa Barbara mypasb.org, or Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, mtcarmelsb.com.