Theral Gene Fullmer passed away peacefully at his home in Darby, Idaho, on his 89th birthday, May 25, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. Gene was born May 25, 1927 in Hayden, Idaho to Elva and Don Fullmer. He was the second of five children.

He lived in Hayden for much of his childhood and helped his father raise cattle, hay, and sheep on the family farm. During Gene's high school years he was a Golden-Glove Boxer, a Fullmer tradition, which he loved and excelled at. Gene joined the Army Air Corps when he was 17 where he was a sharpshooter and served in the Military Police. He served his Country during the Second World War and received the WWII Victory Medal.

After the War, Gene met his sweetheart, Zella Fay Polson at the War Bonnet Round-Up in Idaho Falls, Idaho. They courted and were married June 16 th , 1947 in Dillon, Montana. Zella, or "Sweet Baby" as he called her, was the love of his life and together they were blessed with seven children.

One of the family's favorite spots was String Lake in Grand Teton National Park where Gene taught his children (and later his grandchildren) how to camp and the art of rock skipping. These were some of their fondest memories with grandpa. Gene loved his family; he enjoyed spending time with them and sharing stories of his youth. Gene also liked playing his guitar and singing. He shared his talent by teaching some of his grandchildren how to play.

Gene was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and exemplified its teachings of kindness and charity with his goodness, sweet quiet demeanor, honesty, and relentless desire to serve those around him.

Gene is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Jimmy Kneedy, his son William Don Fullmer, and his granddaughter Hannah Nichole Fullmer.

Gene is survived by his loving wife Zella Fullmer, and his six children: Maria Houghton (Glen), Fay Fullmer, Randy Fullmer (Sherry), Del Fullmer (Terri), Barbara Moulton (Owen), and Kathy Saville (Jerry). Gene and Zella were blessed with 31 grandchildren, and 73 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 31st at the Driggs Stake Center. The family will receive Monday evening from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. and again on Tuesday from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. at the church prior to services. Interment will be in the Cache Clawson Cemetery.