Mark Fulton
April 02, 1956 - April 07, 2011
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Mark Fulton
April 02, 1956 - April 07, 2011
Obituary
Mark Fulton
Of Big Bear Lake, California
Born April 2, 1956 in Merced, California
Died April 7, 2011
In Santa Monica, of congestive heart failure due to amyloidosis
Parents: Albert Andrew and Marie Cornell Fulton
Wife: Cathy
Daughters: Kinsey and Ali
Son: Miles
Dog: Sadie
Brothers: Dorian and Damian
Sisters: Deidre and Tiffany
Friends: Legion
Accomplishments: Legendary
Life: Epic
Mark was a leader, an innovator, an athlete, and an intrepid adventurer. He was dedicated to his family, a loyal friend, a conscientious employee, and a wonderful brother. He throve on excellence in fact, he embodied it.
Life was a treasure trove of opportunity for Mark and his boundless energy. He loved finding and creating challenges, and involving others in them. From his individual accomplishments in volleyball, skiing, running and triathlons grew a desire to create adventure and challenges for others. He created the Big Bear Triathlon Series rated Top Ten in the United States – and the ongoing 8000 Meter Challenge.
Mark drew people to him, and created wonderful experiences as a way to extend his reach. In his work, there was always a sense of fun. Mark’s many successes convinced him that people had great potential, and he expected people to operate at their best level and to have fun and adventure while doing so. To be around Mark was to have a warrantee against boredom and a sure ticket for an adventure.
Mark also was a man who believed in carrying his own weight. Independence, integrity, and accountability were the elements of Mark’s core. If you knew Mark, you knew you could count on his word. You knew he would bring value to any proposition – and you sure wanted him on your team.
Mark was a beacon and a catalyst, a human alchemist. Those who knew Mark had ordinary parts of their lives transmuted to extra-ordinary, exceptional and exhilarating events.
The family suggests that, in lieu of flowers, donations to help with medical costs be made through Big Bear Lake Union Bank, care of Cathy Fulton.
57 responses to Mark Fulton
Jason Lucash says:
May 4, 2011
Mark Fulton was one of those guys you just liked to be around. While starting to work at JanSport at a young age it was from Mark that I learned many things about the Outdoor industry. Mark will be missed by all
John L.A.Wilson says:
May 12, 2011
The whole CW-X family will miss you Mark. It was a pleasure knowing and working with you. We had some good laughs. I really enjoyed our run along San Vicente a few years ago.
Mike Evans says:
June 2, 2011
My deepest sympathy to the Fulton family. Spending my high school years living around the corner from the Fultons in Turtle Rock, I have fond memories of hanging out with Mark and Damian. I am sorry for your loss. I am looking forward to seeing Mark again in glory.
Mike Evans says:
June 2, 2011
My deepest sympathy to the Fulton family. Spending my high school years living around the corner from the Fultons in Turtle Rock, I have fond memories of hanging out with Mark and Damian. I am sorry for your loss. I am looking forward to seeing Mark again in glory.
Adam Knoeller says:
June 3, 2011
Among the many gifts that I carry from my time spent with Mark, is a well timed and crucial lesson in maturity and professionalism that has guided me since. Always up for a good time, Mark was also the consumate professional and a true gentleman. My heart goes out to his family and entire circle of friends.