William "Bill" Duffy Fulton Sr., 83, died on February 5, 2010 at his home in Paris, MI surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 15, 1926 to the late Arthur and Violet (Patterson) Fulton in Plymouth, MI where he was raised and attended school. Also preceding him in death are two brothers; Arthur and Joseph Fulton. Surviving is his wife, Nancy (Montney-Tice), 10 children, 4 step-children, 33 grand children, 26 great grandchildren. Children listed youngest to oldest: Wendy (William) Iltis of Big Rapids, Kathie (Tom) Frontjes of Sparta, Robert (Roxanne) Tice of Traverse City, Robin (Lonnie) LaMadline of Paris, Brent (Lisa) Fulton of Byron, Scott (Pam) Tice of Muskegon, Cheryl (Steve) Parent of North Carolina, Marty Fulton of Port Huron, Darlene McDonnell of Port Huron, Kirk Fulton of Port Huron, Cheryll (Barry) Slingerland of Fort Gratiot, William (Kathy) Fulton Jr. of Brohman, Janene (Bob) Prudler of New Mexico, and Janet (Carmen) DiGiusto of Massachusetts. Bill has two brothers surviving; Robert Fulton of Oakley and Ross (Donna) Fulton of Brohman, one sister; Betty (Robert) Smith of Northville, life-long friend; John (Bud) Johnston of Plymouth and many nieces and nephews. Bill enlisted in the US Navy and was honorably discharged after serving our country during World War II. He worked at Ford Motor Company for numerous years and later became self employed in the construction field. Bill, Our Grandpa, loved to plant trees, especially pine trees. He liked to take pictures. He loved to make a new plan. He planted flowers every spring. He usually showed us "one more time" how to do something. He wouldn't have survived eighty-three long years without having a watering hose. He could make anything grow, but could kill it over night with his round-up. He always knew what was going on in the world and the way things should be. He taught us how to work and enjoyed helping other people. He loved our Grandma very much and liked to say funny words and make funny faces. His favorite hobby was working outside from dusk to dawn especially doing yard work. He hated the cold Michigan winters and wished for the warm Florida sun, as long as it didn't get above 70 degrees. He loved to watch the news and the weather channel. He loved to listen to music, dance and play the guitar. He couldn't stand it when we got hurt or bitten by mosquitoes. He has owned twenty-seven Ford vehicles. He has forgotten more than most people will ever know and believed that hard work would pay off. He had lots of tools and sheds. He couldn't wait for Grandma to fix a pumpkin pie and baked beans. He loved to buy new clothes and complimented people when they looked sharp. He spoiled his grandchildren terribly and gave lots of treats. He had Grandma "pick up" all sorts of stuff at Wal-Mart. He made numerous playpens, basketball courts, ramps and places for us to ride bikes. He told us to be good to our Mother and thought life was a bowl of cherries. He wanted us to work, learn and earn! He was a teacher, a protector, a provider and a fixer upper, but most of all He was (is) Our Grandpa. Visitation will be at Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home, Big Rapids, on Monday, February 8, 2010, from 6-8 pm and at the church, one hour before services on Tuesday from Noon to 1pm. Services will be held at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 408 W. Bellevue, Big Rapids, on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at 1 pm with Reverend John Bookshaw officiating. Interment will follow at Highland View Cemetery in Big Rapids with Military Honors under the Auspices of American Legion Post #98 Firing Squad. Memorial donations in Bill's name can be made to St. Peter's Lutheran Church. Condolences can be left online at daggettgilbertfuneralhome.com