Dale Harland Fullerton

89, of Poulsbo, passed away December 1, 2012. He was born November 4, 1923 in Cosmopolis, the third of twelve children born to Dale and Ada Fullerton. At the age of 5 the family moved to Port Gamble where Dale was raised and eventually worked at the mill with his father. He graduated from North Kitsap Union High School in 1941 where he met his high school sweetheart, Kathryn Jacobson. They married on April 11, 1942 and soon after Dale joined the US Coast Guard where he was stationed in Alaska and served during WWII. Upon returning he purchased land and began building their home where they raised their two sons. Dale worked as a construction supervisor remodeling buildings in downtown Bremerton for John and Ed Bremer. He then went to work for the North Kitsap School District becoming their first Director of Maintenance and Operations, retiring after 26 years of service. After retirement he and a friend called themselves the "Barely Able Construction Crew" doing remodeling and small carpentry services for local family and friends.He was a member of the former Carpenters Local 1597, the Franklin Lodge Free Masons of Port Gamble, and the Sons of Norway. He was a Scout Master of Troop 571 and an active member of Poulsbo's First Lutheran Church where he enjoyed volunteering at the family dinners and cutting fish for the annual Lutefisk dinners.Dale was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed any chance to take off in their trailer or travel abroad. He loved an adventure and had a knack for finding unique treasures on his many walks and drives. His greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.Dale is survived by his sons Gene(Sandy)Fullerton of Poulsbo, Ray(Debbie)Fullerton of Kettle Falls; grandchildren Steve(Julane)Fullerton of Renton, John Blomgren and partner Garrett Jones of Portland, OR, Shanley(Jesse)Halvorson of Mill Creek; great-grandchildren Chase, Mikaela, Brenna, Austin, and Cael; step-granddaughters Denise(Michael)Hunt and family of Spokane and Denna(Paco)Mora and family of Spokane; sisters Ruth Brown of Eugene, OR, Margaret Hewitt of Renton, Betty Owen of Unionville, MO, and Mary Pacialik of Yorba Linda, CA and many nieces and nephews; special friend Dorothy Goode and her daughter Kathy(Roger)Fike. He is also survived by Martin Gaarder of Oslo, Norway, their exchange student in 1981 who became like a son to Dale and Kathryn.He was proceeded in death by Kathryn, his wife of 60 years; parents Dale and Ada; brothers Ray, Bob, Tom, Edwin, and John; sisters June and Esther.A celebration of Dale's life will be held December 17, 2012 at 11am at Poulsbo's First Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Martha & Mary Health and Rehab Center, Franciscan Hospice, and the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network. Please sign the online guest book for the family.