Dr. Morris Everett Fuller

October 10, 1917 - July 20, 2010

Dr. Morris Everett Fuller Obituary (Age 92) Dr. Everett Fuller left for Heaven peacefully on July 20, 2010, at the Waterford in Spokane, Washington, with his wife, Elisabeth, whom he was married to for sixty-six years at his bedside. He was born October 10, 1917, to Morris L. and Helen Fuller in Schenectady, New York, where he was raised. He graduated with a B.A. in science from Union College in 1939 and completed medical school at Syracuse University in 1943. He married Elisabeth in 1943. He then began service in the U.S. Army in Europe during WWII as a Captain in the Medical Corps until 1946. He returned to Schenectady for additional medical training from 1946 to 1949 in Ob. Gyn., pediatrics and anesthesiology. He completed his American Board of Surgery prep at Gorgas Hospital, Panama, written exams in Chicago, and his oral exams in New Orleans. He then dedicated himself as a Christian medical missionary to Ecuador serving the poor and underserved from 1950 to 1966 where he and Elisabeth, a registered nurse, worked on the mission field through HCJB sponsored primarily by the Presbyterian Church. Following additional training in Schenectady and Panama, Dr. Fuller was awarded Diplomat of American Board of Surgery. In 1968 he was awarded Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Additional honors included: Delta Phi from Union College; Nu Sigma Nu, Syracuse; and an Honorary M.A. Degree from Union College for his surgical work in Ecuador. Citations included two Bronze Stars for military activity in the front lines and 1st Lieutenant to Captain while in combat. While serving as a medical missionary in Ecuador for medical services, he was given an award from the Ecuadorian Oriente Military and earned an M.D. from University Central of Quito, Ecuador. He also taught anesthesiology and founded Shell Mera Medical Clinic and Hospital in the jungles of Ecuador. Following his full time mission work, he moved to Southern California with Elisabeth and their seven children. He opened private practice in general surgery in Whittier, California, from 1966 to 1981. From 1981 to 1990 he continued part time mission work alternating between Ecuador and Nazareth, Israel. Dr. Fuller and Elisabeth moved to Spokane where he worked at Franklin Park Minor Emergency from 1990 to 1991. He also worked part time as a medical consultant for the Washington State Office of Disability Insurance form 1990 to retirement in 2008. Dr. Fuller's interests and commitments included: Life motto "Romans 8:28"; attending church; playing piano; history; Middle Eastern Studies; fishing; photography; archaeology; travel; reading Our Daily Bread; and praying for his friends and family with his wife, Elisabeth every morning. Dr. Fuller is survived by his wife, Elisabeth, his brother, Curtis, as well as five remaining children: Nancy Fuller-Boyes and her husband, Billy of Manta, Ecuador; David Fuller and his wife, Tammy; Dan Fuller and his wife, Michele; Rick Fuller and his wife, Anne; and Don Fuller and his wife, Shelley who all reside in Spokane, WA. Everett leaves behind sixteen grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his son, Larry Fuller, and daughter, Susan Fuller. Memorial services will be held at Heritage Funeral Home, 508 N. Government Way, Spokane, WA on Tuesday, July 27th at 11:00 AM followed by graveside services at Greenwood Memorial Terrace, N. 211 Government Way. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Horizon Hospice, 123 W. Cascade Way, Spokane, WA 99208.