Eleanor "Sylvia" Fuller, age 92 of Canadian Lakes, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2020. She was born September 1, 1927, in Glenwood, Minnesota, the daughter of Erick Sydney and Anna (Aslakson) Barsness. Sylvia was an outstanding mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Taking care of people brought her great joy; she was also generous to a fault. Sylvia was a talented seamstress, making all her childrens clothes and loved to make doll clothes for her grandchildren. She is survived by her four children, Michael (Lynne) Fuller of Beverly Hills, Michigan, Carol Anne Fuller (Peter) Vasilenko of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Steven (Vicki) Fuller of Huntsville, Alabama, and Timothy Fuller of Houston, Texas; nine grandchildren, Christopher, Jeffrey, David and Jenni; Sara and Christin; Carrie, Melissa and Daniel; six great-grandchildren, Elowen, Lydia, Kaj, Louisa, Penelope, and Eleanor; and a niece, Elaine Barsness. Sylvia was a 1945 graduate from Glenwood High School in Glenwood, Minnesota. She earned her bachelors degree in math and history from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. She married Ray Fuller on July 23, 1950 in Glenwood and celebrated their sixty-ninth wedding anniversary just last year. Together they and their four children made their home in several states throughout the country including Iowa, Minnesota, and New Jersey. Sylvia began her teaching career in Postville, Iowa and continued teaching when the family moved to Middletown, New Jersey. Sylvia taught at Junior High and High School in Middletown. She was awarded Teacher of the Year in 1988 while at Middletown High School South. Sylvia retired with Ray in 1990 and moved to Canadian Lakes. She enjoyed knitting and cross stitch and she was an avid reader. Sylvia was a member of the Canadian Lakes Quilt Club, Lutheran World Relief Quilters, earning special recognition for making over 1000 quilts, and the Canadian Lakes Bridge Club. She and Ray were members of Immanuel Lutheran Church of Big Rapids and most recently Chapel of the Lakes Lutheran Church in Mecosta. Sylvia was preceded in death by her husband Ray Fuller on December 18, 2019, parents, sister Lois Barsness, and brother Eugene Barsness. Due to the COVID restrictions, a private family service will be held. Sylvia will be laid to rest at Highland View Cemetery in Big Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made in Sylvias name for Employee Assistance (please note this in the memo) and make checks payable to Royal View Assisted Living; 9100 Buchanan Road, Mecosta, Michigan 49332. The family requests that you please share a memory or leave a condolence for the family by clicking the guestbook tab at www.daggettgilbertfuneralhome.com. The funeral service was recorded and can be viewed here. The family is being cared for by Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Homes of Mecosta County. Private Family Service Wednesday, September 16, 2020 Highland View Cemetery 607 West Bellevue Street Big Rapids,MI 49307