Verlin Manley Fuller, age 95, died on Saturday, March 16, 2013, at Willamette Valley Hospital, due to kidney failure exacerbated by a recent bout of pneumonia and the flu.
Born on a farm in Oto, Woodbury County, Iowa, his birth was met with great excitement, being the eldest male. He was the middle of five children born to Lorena Belle Campbell and Hervy Nelson Fuller, all of whom preceded him in death. After working on the family farm raising corn and livestock for many years, a health condition of his father necessitated a move to California when Verlin was 14 years old.
While in high school, Verlin enjoyed being the captain of the tumbling team. Outside of school, he also ran a successful paper route. He graduated from Castlemont High School in Oakland, California. After high school, he worked in banking, then as a machinist for a year-and-a-half.
However, he found his lifelong professional calling while learning the craft of carpentry as a journeyman. He worked on many construction projects in California and building houses, including his own that he shared with his wife Barbara Drake, marrying in October of 1940. Together they had two children, Judy Fichter and Jim Fuller. Returning to his early roots, in 1951 he and his family moved to Dundee, Oregon, where he owned and operated a small dairy farm and grew corn. The marriage ended in May 1958.
Prior to starting a family, Verlin enlisted in the US Navy during World War II. From April 1943 until October 1945 he was a carpenter's mate first class (CB), stationed the majority of his service in Hawaii, finishing out his last six months in the Philippines. He was in the 99th Naval Battalion, commonly referred to as "Seabees" due to the buzzing of the saws.
Carpentry was his true passion and as a multi-skilled tradesman he could work on all elements of home building or remodeling. However, he was especially gifted with detail as a finish carpenter. He worked and lived in McMinnville as an independent contractor, building several homes for many years with the professional slogan "Fuller built for fuller living."
In June 1959, he married O. Lavon Fuller, whom he met through teaching Sunday school at church. Their family included Diana Pickering, Gary Gerwig, Valerie Kendrick and Vicki Esser.
Verlin and Lavon enjoyed over 52 wonderful years together, separated only by Lavon's death in December 2011.
In 1974, their family moved to Roseburg, Oregon, to take over operations of a business called Builders Discount. However, he spent the majority of his years there working at Wolf Creek Job Corps, teaching participants his carpentry trade. He found this role very fulfilling in helping younger generations and passing on his experience prior to retiring in 1985. Never idle, however, he helped build a local church during retirement in a volunteer capacity prior to moving back to McMinnville in 1986.
Verlin was known for his devotion to God and faithful service through teaching, playing trombone in the orchestra, serving on his church board, a dedicated financial contributor, using his trade in service to God, and as a head usher for many years. He requested his wife fix extra food for the Sunday noon meal to be prepared to invite visitors from the church over for a welcoming meal and fellowship and this occurred countless times over the years.
Outside of woodworking, he loved to travel, enjoying road trips and looking at scenery, as well as gardening.
He leaves eleven1 grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren.
His legacy of steadfast service and Godly devotion has been widely respected, and he will be greatly missed.
Born on a farm in Oto, Woodbury County, Iowa, his birth was met with great excitement, being the eldest male. He was the middle of five children born to Lorena Belle Campbell and Hervy Nelson Fuller, all of whom preceded him in death. After working on the family farm raising corn and livestock for many years, a health condition of his father necessitated a move to California when Verlin was 14 years old.
While in high school, Verlin enjoyed being the captain of the tumbling team. Outside of school, he also ran a successful paper route. He graduated from Castlemont High School in Oakland, California. After high school, he worked in banking, then as a machinist for a year-and-a-half.
However, he found his lifelong professional calling while learning the craft of carpentry as a journeyman. He worked on many construction projects in California and building houses, including his own that he shared with his wife Barbara Drake, marrying in October of 1940. Together they had two children, Judy Fichter and Jim Fuller. Returning to his early roots, in 1951 he and his family moved to Dundee, Oregon, where he owned and operated a small dairy farm and grew corn. The marriage ended in May 1958.
Prior to starting a family, Verlin enlisted in the US Navy during World War II. From April 1943 until October 1945 he was a carpenter's mate first class (CB), stationed the majority of his service in Hawaii, finishing out his last six months in the Philippines. He was in the 99th Naval Battalion, commonly referred to as "Seabees" due to the buzzing of the saws.
Carpentry was his true passion and as a multi-skilled tradesman he could work on all elements of home building or remodeling. However, he was especially gifted with detail as a finish carpenter. He worked and lived in McMinnville as an independent contractor, building several homes for many years with the professional slogan "Fuller built for fuller living."
In June 1959, he married O. Lavon Fuller, whom he met through teaching Sunday school at church. Their family included Diana Pickering, Gary Gerwig, Valerie Kendrick and Vicki Esser.
Verlin and Lavon enjoyed over 52 wonderful years together, separated only by Lavon's death in December 2011.
In 1974, their family moved to Roseburg, Oregon, to take over operations of a business called Builders Discount. However, he spent the majority of his years there working at Wolf Creek Job Corps, teaching participants his carpentry trade. He found this role very fulfilling in helping younger generations and passing on his experience prior to retiring in 1985. Never idle, however, he helped build a local church during retirement in a volunteer capacity prior to moving back to McMinnville in 1986.
Verlin was known for his devotion to God and faithful service through teaching, playing trombone in the orchestra, serving on his church board, a dedicated financial contributor, using his trade in service to God, and as a head usher for many years. He requested his wife fix extra food for the Sunday noon meal to be prepared to invite visitors from the church over for a welcoming meal and fellowship and this occurred countless times over the years.
Outside of woodworking, he loved to travel, enjoying road trips and looking at scenery, as well as gardening.
He leaves eleven1 grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren.
His legacy of steadfast service and Godly devotion has been widely respected, and he will be greatly missed.
Verlin Manley Fuller, age 95, died on Saturday, March 16, 2013, at Willamette Valley Hospital, due to kidney failure exacerbated by a recent bout of pneumonia and the flu.
Born on a farm in Oto, Woodbury County, Iowa, his birth was met with great excitement, being the eldest male. He was the middle of five children born to Lorena Belle Campbell and Hervy Nelson Fuller, all of whom preceded him in death. After working on the family farm raising corn and livestock for many years, a health condition of his father necessitated a move to California when Verlin was 14 years old.
While in high school, Verlin enjoyed being the captain of the tumbling team. Outside of school, he also ran a successful paper route. He graduated from Castlemont High School in Oakland, California. After high school, he worked in banking, then as a machinist for a year-and-a-half.
However, he found his lifelong professional calling while learning the craft of carpentry as a journeyman. He worked on many construction projects in California and building houses, including his own that he shared with his wife Barbara Drake, marrying in October of 1940. Together they had two children, Judy Fichter and Jim Fuller. Returning to his early roots, in 1951 he and his family moved to Dundee, Oregon, where he owned and operated a small dairy farm and grew corn. The marriage ended in May 1958.
Prior to starting a family, Verlin enlisted in the US Navy during World War II. From April 1943 until October 1945 he was a carpenter's mate first class (CB), stationed the majority of his service in Hawaii, finishing out his last six months in the Philippines. He was in the 99th Naval Battalion, commonly referred to as "Seabees" due to the buzzing of the saws.
Carpentry was his true passion and as a multi-skilled tradesman he could work on all elements of home building or remodeling. However, he was especially gifted with detail as a finish carpenter. He worked and lived in McMinnville as an independent contractor, building several homes for many years with the professional slogan "Fuller built for fuller living."
In June 1959, he married O. Lavon Fuller, whom he met through teaching Sunday school at church. Their family included Diana Pickering, Gary Gerwig, Valerie Kendrick and Vicki Esser.
Verlin and Lavon enjoyed over 52 wonderful years together, separated only by Lavon's death in December 2011.
In 1974, their family moved to Roseburg, Oregon, to take over operations of a business called Builders Discount. However, he spent the majority of his years there working at Wolf Creek Job Corps, teaching participants his carpentry trade. He found this role very fulfilling in helping younger generations and passing on his experience prior to retiring in 1985. Never idle, however, he helped build a local church during retirement in a volunteer capacity prior to moving back to McMinnville in 1986.
Verlin was known for his devotion to God and faithful service through teaching, playing trombone in the orchestra, serving on his church board, a dedicated financial contributor, using his trade in service to God, and as a head usher for many years. He requested his wife fix extra food for the Sunday noon meal to be prepared to invite visitors from the church over for a welcoming meal and fellowship and this occurred countless times over the years.
Outside of woodworking, he loved to travel, enjoying road trips and looking at scenery, as well as gardening.
He leaves eleven1 grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren.
His legacy of steadfast service and Godly devotion has been widely respected, and he will be greatly missed.
Born on a farm in Oto, Woodbury County, Iowa, his birth was met with great excitement, being the eldest male. He was the middle of five children born to Lorena Belle Campbell and Hervy Nelson Fuller, all of whom preceded him in death. After working on the family farm raising corn and livestock for many years, a health condition of his father necessitated a move to California when Verlin was 14 years old.
While in high school, Verlin enjoyed being the captain of the tumbling team. Outside of school, he also ran a successful paper route. He graduated from Castlemont High School in Oakland, California. After high school, he worked in banking, then as a machinist for a year-and-a-half.
However, he found his lifelong professional calling while learning the craft of carpentry as a journeyman. He worked on many construction projects in California and building houses, including his own that he shared with his wife Barbara Drake, marrying in October of 1940. Together they had two children, Judy Fichter and Jim Fuller. Returning to his early roots, in 1951 he and his family moved to Dundee, Oregon, where he owned and operated a small dairy farm and grew corn. The marriage ended in May 1958.
Prior to starting a family, Verlin enlisted in the US Navy during World War II. From April 1943 until October 1945 he was a carpenter's mate first class (CB), stationed the majority of his service in Hawaii, finishing out his last six months in the Philippines. He was in the 99th Naval Battalion, commonly referred to as "Seabees" due to the buzzing of the saws.
Carpentry was his true passion and as a multi-skilled tradesman he could work on all elements of home building or remodeling. However, he was especially gifted with detail as a finish carpenter. He worked and lived in McMinnville as an independent contractor, building several homes for many years with the professional slogan "Fuller built for fuller living."
In June 1959, he married O. Lavon Fuller, whom he met through teaching Sunday school at church. Their family included Diana Pickering, Gary Gerwig, Valerie Kendrick and Vicki Esser.
Verlin and Lavon enjoyed over 52 wonderful years together, separated only by Lavon's death in December 2011.
In 1974, their family moved to Roseburg, Oregon, to take over operations of a business called Builders Discount. However, he spent the majority of his years there working at Wolf Creek Job Corps, teaching participants his carpentry trade. He found this role very fulfilling in helping younger generations and passing on his experience prior to retiring in 1985. Never idle, however, he helped build a local church during retirement in a volunteer capacity prior to moving back to McMinnville in 1986.
Verlin was known for his devotion to God and faithful service through teaching, playing trombone in the orchestra, serving on his church board, a dedicated financial contributor, using his trade in service to God, and as a head usher for many years. He requested his wife fix extra food for the Sunday noon meal to be prepared to invite visitors from the church over for a welcoming meal and fellowship and this occurred countless times over the years.
Outside of woodworking, he loved to travel, enjoying road trips and looking at scenery, as well as gardening.
He leaves eleven1 grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren.
His legacy of steadfast service and Godly devotion has been widely respected, and he will be greatly missed.
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