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Kendi Fullmer Obituary
Kendi Gerard Fullmer, 48, of Idaho Falls, died Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2011, at the home of her daughter in Woods Cross, Utah, due to complications from cancer.
She was born March 9, 1963, in Idaho Falls to Kenneth Gerard and Edna Reese Gerard. She grew up in Iona and graduated from Bonneville High School in 1981. She attended Ricks College.
On Sept. 10, 1982, she married Merrill Fullmer in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. They were blessed with two wonderful children.
She worked for Maceys, Jackson's Levis, Medical Mart, The Children's World of Learning and School District No. 93 as a teacher's aide. She also worked at the polls during elections.
As an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she served as a Relief Society president and counselor, in the Primary, as Young Women's president and as a camp director.
Kendi enjoyed camping, shopping, decorating, spending time with her family and skiing.
She was a loving wife, daughter, mother, grandmother and sister. She always put others first. Her personal scripture of life was that if you can take delight in little children and be a friend to older folks you know, you are bound to be a happy person always and the lovely woman you were meant to be. She loved the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
She is survived by her husband, Merrill Fullmer of Idaho Falls; daughter, Brooke (Eric) Sessions of Woods Cross, Utah; son, Wes Fullmer of Idaho Falls; mother, Edna Gerard of Iona; brothers, Craig (Jan) Gerard and Steve (Linda) Gerard, both of Idaho Falls, and Jack (Mindy) Gerard of Iona; sisters, Peggy (Bill, deceased) Briggs and Sally (Dave) Louk, both of Iona; and one very loved grandson, Bridger Sessions.
Kendi was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Gerard.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 21, at the Iona LDS 6th Ward Chapel, 1040 N. Crimson Drive in Idaho Falls, with Bishop David Adams officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, at Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First St. in Idaho Falls, and Monday for one hour prior to services at the church. Burial will be in Iona Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent online at www.coltrinmortuary.com.
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for Kendi Fullmer
Olin & Tami Yingling
November 21, 2011
Miles cannot erase the memories we hold near and dear in our hearts. We are thinking of you all and sending our love.
Robert and Carrie Murphy
November 21, 2011
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Marva and Tonya Howell
November 20, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Gary & Gaylene Bullock
November 19, 2011
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Kendi. Even though we haven't seen you for many years you have always been a great example of life and kindness. You always had a smile and made people feel good. May the Lord bless and comfort your family at this time.
BettyJo Willey
November 18, 2011
Kendi, Ammon will never be the same. Everyone loves and misses you. Thank you for all you did for me and our students. You are one in a million. I am sad that you suffered so. I can't imagine the loss you family feels. But I do know you are not in pain any more. Heaven is lucky to get you.
La Rue/Pearson Fowler
November 18, 2011
I'm so sorry for the loss of Kendi at this time in her life. She no longer in pain. May God bless your family. We live d in Iona and knew her very well. Glenn Steinman my son went to School with her.
Corinna Jones
November 18, 2011
Kendi, you will be missed. You were a kind example to me when we were in school. May God bless your family at this time.
Corinna Converse Jones
Brent and Melanie Belnap and family
November 18, 2011
Kendi was a wonderful person; so talented, kind and just a great example of what a woman should be. We will forever treasure the memories of the fun times we had together when our children were small and we lived close by. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jane Storer Shaw
November 18, 2011
My deepest sympathies to the Gerards and to Kendi's family. It is so hard to see someone leave when they are so young. May the Spirit be with you and comfort you.
Traci Madsen Dixon
November 18, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of Kendi's passing. She was a wonderful woman. As my young women's leader, she shared her incredible testimony and her love for us. I am very grateful for the positive and lasting impact she had on my life.
Your family will be in my prayers.
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