Fonda G. FULTON

Female 1946 - 2014  (67 years)


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  • Name Fonda G. FULTON  [1
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      Fonda was born April 14, 1946, the daughter of Laurence Lyle and Elizabeth M. (nee Vincent) Fulton in Alliance, Nebraska. She grew up in Newcastle, WY where Lyle first worked construction and finally found his place in the oil field. While Elizabeth worked as a secretary Fonda attended elementary, middle and high schools here graduating in 1964. Besides Home Ec she was in the band as a drummer.

      Upon graduation she attended Southwest Baptist College in Bolivar, Missouri. Later laying out for a time to work in the national bank. After earning her B.A. in 1970, she married Pete Vorpahl who had just earned a veterinary degree from Colorado State University. The couple moved to Montrose, Colorado where Fonda worked at Happiness School which helped children with learning disabilities to be productive members of their communities. Pete worked at the Montrose Veterinary Clinic until they both decided to move to Newcastle to start what would become the Salt Creek Veterinary Clinic which Fonda managed for 43 years.

      Fonda accepted Jesus as Lord and Saviour as a young teen and lived a faithful life as a daughter, sister, wife, and mother, business woman, and friend. She died of natural causes in her home, Friday April 4th surrounded by family, which was her last wish. She was always active in her church, teaching Sunday school until ill health prevented her doing so. She was a member of Gateway Fellowship EFCA. Memorials may be made to the American Bible Society or the charity of your choice.

      Fonda is survived by her husband Pete, sons Konrad and Dirck (Rapid City, SD and Lake Havasu, AZ respectively), brother Tom Fulton and wife Jan of Rock Springs, WY; Aunt Josephine Fulton of Upton, WY, and many cousins.

      © Worden Funeral April 9, 2010

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    Birth 14 Apr 1946  Allince, Box Butte Co., Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Female 
    Death 4 Apr 2014  [1
    Burial Ashes Scattered on family ranch in Robber's roost Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Person ID I74111  Main Tree
    Last Modified 26 May 2014 

    Father Laurence Lyle FULTON,   b. 13 Feb 1917, Wyoming Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 12 Jun 2006, Newcastle, Weston Co., Wyoming Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 89 years) 
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    Mother Elizabeth Maxine VINCENT,   b. 4 Dec 1919   d. 8 Dec 2000 (Age 81 years) 
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    Family ID F30036  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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