Harlan Fulmer

Harlan Mayben Fulmer, age 86, known to many as "Dutch", passed away surrounded by loved ones at his home in West Haven, Utah on Thursday, November 3, 2022 from natural causes.

Harlan was born on April 12, 1936 in Ogden, Utah to Herbert Clinton and Lennie Beach Fulmer. He had 5 siblings including 3 brothers and 2 sisters. In 1955, he married Carolyn Baron Oman. They later divorced and on June 26, 1993 he married the love of his life, Linda Holmes Fulmer. With this union, he was blessed to have 8 children.

Harlan grew up in Ogden City and graduated from Ogden High School. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Psychology and then two Master's degrees, one in Psychology and the other in Education Administration from Utah State University.

Harlan always had a passion for education. He was appointed the youngest principal in the state of Utah for Weber School District. He worked as principal for Club Heights, Burch Creek, Municipal, and Roosevelt Elementary. He was an Administrator and the Director of Special Education for Weber School District. He went on to be the Superintendent of Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind. He saw the highest potential in everyone he associated with, especially his family and children.

Harlan enjoyed many hobbies and interests. He loved working on and restoring his vintage cars, collecting coins, playing horseshoes, cards, and reading. He loved taking trips to Lake Powell and spending time at his cabin. Although he had many impressive accomplishments and passions, above all, his greatest joy and treasure was being a loving husband, DAD, and GRANDPA.

Harlan is survived by his loving wife and cherished companion Linda, who took constant care of Harlan during his ailments the final years of his life. He is survived by his 8 children: Laura and Jim Manning, Dave Fulmer, Doug and Renee Fulmer, DiAne and Ray Morin, Brian and Krista Fulmer, Michael and Dawn Fielding, Chad and Marla Fielding, and Blake and Valaree Fielding. He is also survived by 53 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren, and loving nieces and nephews.

Harlan is preceded in death by his parents Herbert and Lennie Fulmer and William and Dorothy Holmes, as well as his siblings Gordon (Skip) and LaVern Fulmer, Ellis and Flora Fulmer, Daryl and LaJean Fulmer, Sharon and Kenneth Burker, and Rita Fulmer, who died at a very young age.

A viewing will be held for Harlan at Myers Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd., Ogden, UT on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 from 6:00-8:00 pm and Thursday, November 10, 2022 from 9:30-10:30 am, followed by graveside services at 11:30 am at Ogden City Cemetery, 20th and Madison, Ogden, UT.

The family wants to give a special and heartfelt thanks to his wife Linda, for her endless love, patience, and devoted care of her husband, to Kristy Sage, his IHC Hospice nurse, for her compassionate aid during his final months, and to Myers Mortuary for their kind help with his services and memorial.

Condolences may be set to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com