Maynard was born on August 18, 1936 in Golva, North Dakota the son of Joseph and Barbara (Woodson) Fulton. He grew up and attended school in Golva and graduated from Golva High School. During this time, he played basketball for his high school team. After graduating, he went to work on the family farm.
He was united in marriage to Muriel "Mert" Stedman on June 3, 1958 in the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Beach, ND. To this union their children Ellen, Leroy, Tim, and Alicia were born and many other children became family including Jeff, Donny, and Robin. Maynard joined the Army in August of 1958 and served our country. During this time, they made their home in Fort Ord, California. After Maynard´s honorable discharge they moved back to the Montana and North Dakota area until settling in Forsyth in 1974. Maynard began working as a ranch hand and then went to work for the Heberle Ford Dealership. In 1977, he started working for Montana Power and continued working there for 18 1/2 years until his retirement.
Maynard was very active in the American Legion. He was the last surviving founding member of the Rosebud County Search and Rescue. He was an Elder of the Concordia Lutheran Church and was awarded "Citizen of the Year" in Forsyth. Maynard was an Atlanta Braves baseball fan and enjoyed watching his team play. He found enjoyment in numerous hobbies and continued to stay active until his passing. Most of all, Maynard truly enjoyed helping people and would help anyone in need.
Maynard was preceded in death by his wife Mert, his parents Joseph and Barbara Fulton, his daughter Ellen Fjelstad, his grandson Aaron Fulton and nephew Will Stedman.
Maynard is survived by his children, Jeff (Colleen) Tesdal of East Helena, Leroy Fulton of Reno, NV, Donny (Jackie) Hayes of Hayden, CO, Tim (Jo) Fulton of Forsyth, Robin (David) Craig of Billings and Alicia (Erik) Fritz of Forsyth. He is also survived by his grandchildren Stacey and Lisa Tesdal, Mariea and Patricia Fjelstad, Beth Rembold and Stephanie Young, Peter Fritz, Jake Fulton, Chasmine, Kyle, Daryl, Kayla, Teajay and Mariska Fulton, Emilee Craig, Kaitlynn and Keenan Hayes, and many other "grandchildren" as well as the entire Fulton and Stedman clan and his many friends.
Visitation will be held on Monday, April 9, 2012 from 10:00am to 6:00pm with family receiving friends from 4:00 to 6:00pm in the chapel of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Forsyth. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at 11:00am at the Concordia Lutheran Church in Forsyth. Burial will follow, next to his wife, in the Forsyth Cemetery with Full Military Honors.
Service Schedule
Visitation
10:00 to 18:00
Monday April 9, 2012
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, MT 59327
Family Receive Friends
04:00 to 18:00
Monday April 9, 2012
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, MT 59327
Funeral Service
11:00
Tuesday April 10, 2012
Concordia Lutheran Church in Forsyth
310 North 8th
Forsyth, MT 59327
Interment with Full Military Honors
will follow
Tuesday April 10, 2012
Forsyth Cemetery
Forsyth, MT 59327
Service Schedule
Visitation
10:00 to 18:00
Monday April 9, 2012
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, MT 59327
Family Receive Friends
04:00 to 18:00
Monday April 9, 2012
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, MT 59327
Funeral Service
11:00
Tuesday April 10, 2012
Concordia Lutheran Church in Forsyth
310 North 8th
Forsyth, MT 59327
Interment with Full Military Honors
will follow
Tuesday April 10, 2012
Forsyth Cemetery
Forsyth, MT 59327
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Diana Robinette says
My thoughts and prayer are with the Fulton family, going to miss seeing a great guy at the coffee gang.
Laura Kron Monasmith says
Maynard’s quiet confidence and strength will be missed. I know that he nows rests in the arms of the Lord and was greeted by family who have been impatiently waiting for him.
Debbie Toavs says
We don’t even know what to say as I’m sorry for your loss is not enough. Maynard was a GREAT man whom taught us all many lessons. He will be greatly missed. Our life is so blessed because we get to say not only did we know him, but he was a friend. We rejoice that he and Mert are reunited. We pray for strength for you during this difficult time. Love to you all,
Dick and Debbie
Pat & Bob Corbin says
So sorry to hear about Maynard, he was always such a nice guy. Thank God he will not be in pain any longer and he will be with your mom now.
Tom and Sheryl Toscano says
Our sincere condolences to the Fulton family for your loss of Maynard. He was a great man and Tom enjoyed working with him. He will be missed. Prayers and God’s Blessing.
Richard Borsheim says
I have very fond memories of Maynard. I was a very young engineer out of school when I met Maynard. He corrected many of my ways and taught me much about the Scrubbers. I will always think of him as a great man who always had a lot of wisdom that he was willing to share.
Larry Hill says
We worked together in the maintenance shop on Units 1 & 2 in the 70’s. He was a great guy and a good mechanic. I hope his final days were peaceful and full of love from his family.
Robbin Redmond says
Mom and I remember your parents well. Mom worked with Mert at the Speedway and square danced with your parents. We send our blessings to you and your family. Maynard is fondly remembered for the kind and caring man that he was. God Bless all of you.
Dick Culver says
Maynard was a good man, sorry for your loss LeRoy.
Ellis & Rose Wyman says
Happy memories of one of the really good guys! He was the lively square dance caller that led many square dance classes for the Twist & Twirl group in Glendive, had a local TV show, rode in the western parade, and steered his “bunch” thru the Montana territorial celebration production, all in 1964. Those of us left will miss you!
Pete & Debra Nolan says
Our condolences to the Fulton family.
We enjoyed working with Maynard at the Search & Rescue Fair Breakfast and MPC.
Larry and Shirley Schulte says
Larry and Maynard were classmates at Golva High School, and kept in touch through out the years. You have our sympathy, and Prayers.
Larry and Shirley Schulte
Allen & Laura Wetherelt says
We are very sorry for this lossto your family and to the community. He will be greatly missed.
Janet & Randy Stanhope says
We are so very sorry for your loss and we hope you know how many people are sending you all their love, support and prayers. God bless you all.
Wayne and Carola Moline says
We were dear friends many years ago, in the Carlyle community, our thoughts and hearts go out to all of you and keeping you in our prayers. the molines
Elena Pfister (Jackson) says
So Sorry to hear about Maynard’s passing.