The John Edward Appreciation Pin In Appreciation of our loved ones.     In Loving Memory of    
Grandpa Fuller
April 13, 1894 - June 14, 1984

William PERRY Fuller

and

Celia Viola Reed Fuller

 Grandma Fuller
Aug 24, 1897 - March 23, 1990

                   Perry was born to Edwin and May (Propeck) on April 13, 1894.  He was a farmer, living off the land, planting crops and milking cows. Well known in the McKean area he supported his wife and children and made a home for them.  Perry enjoyed a trip west with his oldest son William and his family. Visiting his youngest son and family in Arizona.  His youngest daughter Dorothy cared for him and his wife throughout their years.   Perry passed away on June 14, 1984 and  lays to rest  at Valley Cemetery on Dunn Valley Road in McKean, Pa.

                 On March 23, 1990 a fire broke out in the house on Oliver Road. Celia Viola (Reed) Fuller was in her bedroom.  The dry wood and aged house took off in a blaze before anyone could save her.  Celia died as a result of that fire.  Her daughter Dorothy tried to save her and was burned.  Celia was born  to Julia (Nye) and Otis Reed on August 24, 1897. Married William Perry Fuller on December 26, 1918.  Celia was a school teacher at various schools in the McKean area. She and Perry raised  7 children in their home on Oliver Road.  William,  Sarah, Edwin, Oren, Paul, Francis and Dorothy.  She is laid to rest with Perry at Valley Cemetery in McKean Pa. 

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Perry and Ceila visiting son, Joe and family in Arizona
Perry and Celia in Arizona

On the eve of their 45th anniversary Dec. 25, 1963

               As the years go by we remember our loved ones. Some of us have very different memories. But the fact remains, we never forget.  Please take the time to remember Perry and Celia in your daily prayers. Know that they are watching over us and someday will be there to greet us when our time on this earth is done.


Each year we honor Perry and Celia on the anniversary of their passing and celebrate their birthday with love.   Gone from our sight but not our hearts.
       In loving memory of Perry's passing 19 years ago June 14th.
6/14/2004
Visiting grandpa's grave and seeing the beautiful flowers left by family members it is apparent that we still remember and honor him.  20 years ago Perry left  this world, but never our hearts. 

20th anniversary rose. Gone but not forgotten

The holidays were a special time for my grandparents. I remember the tree in the parlor and supper cooking on the wood-burning stove. A real tree, cut down by a family member, decorated with ornaments made or bought, but certainly with love.  Let's remember Perry and Celia this holiday season and know that they and our loved ones are celebrating too.  

Merry Christmas 2004
Easter 2005 - We visited the cemetery and put a beautiful pot of yellow Mums. A touch of spring on a dreary still wintry day let everyone know we  remember. 

Entrance to the Fuller Farm - On the Other Side

This 4th of July 2005  I learned a little more about my father's family. It seems that this is the original homestead. There is a well on this piece of "God's Little 8 1/2 Acres", and the first home of Perry and Celia. Over the years the land has been handed down to the children and sold. The only remaining  piece is here and the current home of their daughter Dorothy (Fuller) Armagost. My Aunt Dorothy  took care of her parents and lived in the house with her family until the fire that took my grandmother's life. After the fire they rebuilt the house and they live there still.  The only two remaining properties still owned by a Fuller descendant.

 
We visited the cemetery on April 30th and Mary painted the flowers on the headstone.

 

The colors bring warmth and life to the stone.
   
   
   
March 23, 2007
After a muddy, snowy winter, I visited my grandparents grave and brought a bit of springtime.
 

 The years do not diminish the emotion of this day. 17 years ago today I lay in the maternity wing of Metro Health Hospital. My water broke about the same time the fire started in my grandmother's home.  My son was to be born,
but when I found out that I had just lost my grandmother, there was no way that my child was going  to be born on the same day. Albert was born at 3:24 am on 3/24/1990.  As the years have gone by I have felt her presence and saw her mannerisms and love through my son. I have learned to appreciate the gift of life and understanding unselfishness of death.
Margaret

March 31, 2007  Daughter Sarah joins Perry and Celia in heaven. I know it was a wonderful reunion. Now free from body pain they are celebrating her return.
Those left on Earth will miss her, but I have been told that one day when our time is done, we too will rejoice and reunite with them.
 
April 13, 2007  Today we celebrate Perry's birth. Now 113, Twenty-three years after he left this world, Perry is still watching over us  with love. Happy Birthday Grandpa.

Happy 113 Birthday Grandpa
 
June 17, 2007  Stopped by Perry's grave and saw the beautiful flowers left by family members.

                    Happy Father's Day Grandpa.

June 14 marked 23 years since he passed and for 23 years we have honored him with flowers and loving memories. 
July 5, 2007  Stopped to visit. Left a photo of Perry and Celia. One that was taken on their 45th  anniversary in their parlor next to the Christmas tree.

 

2008
March 23rd we remember the passing of Celia. Each year comes at us hard and the only relief is that one day we will see her again.

 
 

June 14 th marks the 24th year of Perry's passing. June 15th is Father's Day. 
 It was an eventful weekend for all of us but we still have time to remember our loved ones.
  Happy Father's Day Perry.

 
 
March 23, 2009 A penny in my pocket reminds me of this day. When you find a penny where you least expect it, know that your loved ones are reaching out to you and watching over you that day. I love my gentle reminders of my grandma and her love.
 
 
 
Flag Day 2009  (June 14, 2009)  and the anniversary of Perry's passing.  Father's Day is June 21st this year.
We miss you grandpa.
   
August 24, 1897 The day Celia was born. Googling that day you find bits of trivia.
Like: Today is Weather Cliché Day, marking this date in 1897 when editor Charles Dudley Warner of the Hartford Courant published the sentence, "Everybody talks about the weather, but nobody does anything about it."  Many incorrectly attribute the quotation to Warner's close friend, Mark Twain.
And famous events on August 24th
 1932: Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly non-stop across the U.S., traveling from Los Angeles to Newark, New Jersey, in just over 19 hours
Celia was 35 on that day. I am sure she sat listening to the radio when they announced this awesome feat by a woman.
She saw all the struggles women went through in her 93 years. She taught her girls and grand-daughters to be strong and there isn't anything you can't accomplish with hard work.
She listened to Paul Harvey every day.
April 1951 he started his show on the radio, broadcasting at noon with the rest of his story. He passed away Feb 28th 2009. Now he is telling the end of the story and I am sure she is listening.
Happy Birthday Grandma.
 

 
Stopping by with a memory of Christmas 2009

5/28/2010

Photo from Anna Mae's photo albums.

 
 
10/07/2010 
Stopped by the cemetery and planted a rose bush and  purple mums. Love you grandma and grandpa.
10/10/2010
Mary renewed the color on the headstones. 		 

November 18, 2010
Receive a letter from Pearl today letting me know that Paul passed away. He had been sick for over a year, and now he is free from pain.
Paul Eckner Fuller, son of Perry and Celia, passed away on November 4, 2010. 

November 22, 2010 Found these in my mom's photo albums.  Shows happy times.
On a trip out west, stopped at White Sands New Mexico  Visiting Tony and Marg in Santa Barbara California.
December 2010
Wishing  a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all.  Please remember our loved ones during this holiday season.

 

March 23,2011
Twenty-One years ago the homestead caught on fire. My grandmother passed away that day. Although gone from our sight, never gone from our heart.
Know this... we WILL see them again. Until then, keep their memories alive.

April 24, 2011

Sept 17, 2011
Stopped by and left some cut flowers just as they were cutting the grass.
Miss you both.

 
 
 
 
 

Stopping by to wish a
 
 Remember our loved ones this year.
 
 
January 1, 2012
Happy New Year Grandpa and Grandma
Give mom and dad a big hug and kiss from me.  Thank you for being there when we needed you. We miss ya.
Margaret
 
 

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