Brian James Fuller

1981 - 2021

Brian James Fuller

Brian James Fuller born March 10, 1981 passed into the arms of our Lord on May 17, 2021 from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

Brian was a graduate of the class of 2000 at Springfield High School and the former Lourdes College in 2005 with Cum Laude Honors in Business Marketing.

Brian left an imprint on every life he touched. Always with a smile, sharing the gospel and believed there was good everyone. He loved Summer where he would bask in the sun each day for his most perfect tan. Going to some his favorite movies.. and yes, having 2 nurses and a PT who loved gory movies just like he did, and comedies where he could laugh out loud, was fun to share- along with attending outdoor summer concerts with Nurse Holly, going to the zoo or simply out in the garage- wheelchair tilted back, visiting with passersby and anything that placed him out in the 90 plus plus temps, always made him the happiest. The hotter the better!

Brian has treasured memories' from winning the WIOT Back Yard BBQ where the Budweiser Clydesdales and their Dalmatian dog, Barley, perched proudly next to his trainer, came to our home while being LIVE on the radio on July 18, 2015. (Blade article) It was Epic and was something Brian shared often and never forgot!

Chicago Bulls, Michael Jordan MVP player was his focus thru the 90's and attending the Detriot Pistons vs Chicago Bulls playoffs sitting directly on the floor behind the Bull players compliments of his Aunt Bonnie and Phil Jackson for his birthday, made him beyond excited to be at.

Nascar became a passion as he got older."Go Jeff!" was Brian's mantra until his retirement where every TV in the house could be heard while yelling at the tv to the finish every Sunday or Saturday!!! Of course, Chase Elliott came next, yet as he became involved in something new called "Nascar Pool" with Nurse Julie and Erik, became more fun than he could have imagined!!

Mostly, Brian loved his mom and dad! A bond built so strong that he continued to make every effort to help dad in walk with HIS illness while motivating mom in her PINK WORLD of work!!

Left to treasure his memory are his parents, Elaine and Jim Fuller; aunts, Bonnie (Terry) Turner, Jennifer (Jim) Bush; cousins, Kenneth (Renee) Mengel, Todd (Stacie) Mengel, and Lindsey Turner; best friends, Ryan Sartar, Chad Scheid, Ricky Lee and *Brandon Gawronski (*since he was 4 yrs old). Those who've gone before him are his grandparents, Audrey Fuller, Paul Fuller, Allene Huff and Ellis R. Huff; and aunt, Pamela Mengel.

We wish to thank Dr. Ronald Wainz, Dr. Paul Berlacher, Dr. Stephanie Cole, and Dr. James North for their tremendous love and care. He LIVED because of YOU! Your friendships are forever!

An Extra Special THANK YOU to Dr. Marcia Paul, Physician Director of Hospice who officiated Brian's final care in home with Nurse Nita and Corrie! Brian selected meds he wanted, simply to fall asleep in peace, and at that moment, the entire room began to sing as Brian became embrace in God's arms " I can only Imagine"! "Well done, my faithful servant! Well Done!!"

Brian willed his body to science so that they may find something in him that will help others who live with this illness live longer than his 40 years! Only 1(one) in the World has lived to be 50. Brian lived 14 years on a vent-- a testimony of the quality care given by his doctors, nurses, aides and parents!

A celebration of life is planned and will be announced TBD.