Mark Fulton
April 02, 1956 - April 07, 2011
- Share:
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
Cyndi Nagel says:
April 15, 2011
I was so shocked as many others were to hear of Mark’s passing. In just a couple of weeks I would have likely seen him at Outdoor Academy for another day of training with the outdoor reps. That event as many others, will never be the same. Mark was a pleasure to work with. He truly had passion for the outdoors, and that made him one of the best Reps. He was a great person as well, very generous with his knowledge and time. He will be missed by us at Sport Chalet. I am praying for comfort to find your family and many many friends during this time of remembrance.
John Allen says:
April 15, 2011
Like the rest of you, I was deeply saddened by the loss of Mark. Born in the same year as Mark, I was always pushed by his physical challenges to me and his positive outlook and work ethic was unparalleled. Succinctly and above all, Mark was a great man.
Joseph P Kiszeli says:
April 15, 2011
Mark was an insperation to our group in the 8000 Meter club. He was the reason I would come back every year. God Bless your family in this time of grieving. Joseph P Kiszeli
Kathleen Dyer says:
April 15, 2011
Thinking of you, Im so sorry for your loss.
Laurie V. Brumage says:
April 15, 2011
Vibrant, open hearted, engaged
Mark is a part of life
and always will be
in you, in us, and in all he touched