Chester Edward Fullerton

Chester passed away at his home April 14, 2016 after battling Parkinsons disease for 10 years. He was 90 years old. Ches was born in Pitcher, Oklahoma to Carl and Sarah Fullerton. Siblings include three sisters: Louise, Clara, and Jean. When he was 7 years old, the family moved to Lodi, California. On September 1, 1946 he married Betty June Chaney in Bend and they went on to raise 3 children: Bill, Virginia, and David. Chester was a musician all of his life and played multiple instruments including guitar, fiddle, and harmonica. He was a life member of Old Time Fiddlers and was a part of Verne Olsons band, Special Blend. For years, Ches played for dances and special events in Central Oregon. He enjoyed playing the harmonica with his son, Dave, until a week before his death. Being an avid hunter and fisherman, Ches had a great love of nature and the outdoors. Throughout his hunting career, he bagged 39 bull elk in Oregon and Idaho. Some of the highlights of his life were moose hunting in Canada and salmon fishing in Alaska. During WWII, Ches served in General Pattons army as a tank driver and gunner and also served as a MP in Germany during the Army of Occupation. After the war, he worked as a carpenter; working with his brother-in-law, Don Seeley, then for Lloyd MacFarlane. In 1987, Ches retired as foreman from Les Schwab Construction. Ches was a wonderful father and husband. He is survived by his wife, Betty of 69 years, and family as follows: son, Bill Fullerton and his wife, Aldeen, and their 3 children- Alicia, Elizabeth, and Gail. Alicia and Terrance, husband John Pearces children are, Trystin, and twin girls Ashley, and Katlyn; Elizabeth and Zack Moores 2 children, Mackenzie and Isaac, Gail and her sons Gage West and Liam, all of Casper, Wyoming; daughter, Virginia and Dennis Sporalsky and their 3 children: Angela, Benjamin and Hillery. Angela and her husband, Edward Tao and their child Arya of Livermore, California; son, Benjamin and Heather Sporalsky and their 3 children, Hannah, Abigail, and Emmett of Bend; daughter, Hillery and Zane Edinger and their 2 sons Clancy and Chaney of Meeker, Colorado; son, David Fullerton and wife Carol of Redmond and 3 step children James, Jennifer, and Vonnie and their 14 children. Chester directed that there would be no services; there will be a gathering at a later date. St. Charles Hospice was of great help to the family, please if you want to make a contribution to St. Charles Hospice. 2275 NE Doctors Dr. Bend, Oregon 97701 Funeral Home: Niswonger-Reynolds Funeral Home New 105 NW Irving Ave Bend, OR US 97701

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Chester Edward Fullerton

November 29, 1925 - April 14, 2016