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
Joey Benaron says:
April 12, 2011
To the one of the hardest chargers I had the pleasure of knowing. Wherever you are Mark I know that you are going fast with style! Your memory lives on!!!
Katie Davis says:
April 12, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with the Fulton Family. Mark was such a pleasure to know. His positive attitude and friendly smile will surely be missed.
Kumao Estes says:
April 12, 2011
Mark was both friend and mentor to so many of us in the outdoor industry that his legacy carries forward beyond his passing. He was true and genuine in all aspects of his life and sought to inspire others to seek challenges regardless of their abilities, and to always strive for improvement. His passion for his work and the outdoors was infectious, and regardless of the task if Mark was involved it was going to be memorable good time
My deepest condolences to his family. You have all lost a great man, and we all mourn with you.
Matt Wetzel says:
April 12, 2011
I don’t know Mark all that well. My sister, Lisa, married his brother, Dorian, so through family events I have only spent a fair amount of time with Mark.
The only thing I know is that Mark saved my life, when I was 10 yrs old 1975, from nearly drowning. Mark new first aid, better than well and knew that I had taken a large amount of water into my lungs and He knew how to get it out quickly.
Had he not turned up when he did, You would not be reading this now. I have always reveared him since and always will.
My love to all the Fultons
Robert Follett says:
April 12, 2011
You will be missed, you were a giant!!! thank you for all you have done for us and the industry.