Louella Myers (Lou) Peterson Fuller, 95, died on August 3, 2018 at home in Westminster Village. Born January 7, 1923, in Coal Valley, Illinois, she was the daughter of Carl Peterson and Edna McElwain Peterson. She attended Rock Island County schools, graduating from Moline High School in 1940. Lou was employed by the U. S.Continue Reading
Louella Myers (Lou) Peterson Fuller, 95, died on August 3, 2018 at home in Westminster Village. Born January 7, 1923, in Coal Valley, Illinois, she was the daughter of Carl Peterson and Edna McElwain Peterson. She attended Rock Island County schools, graduating from Moline High School in 1940.
Lou was employed by the U. S. Department of Agriculture in Indianapolis, Indiana from 1941 to 1943. While in Indianapolis, she met and, on April 23, 1943, married William R. Fuller, a 2nd Lt. in the U. S. Army. He preceded her in death on Jan 7, 2013.
During her husband’s military service in Europe she returned to Moline, Illinois, where their first son was born. After WWII the family settled in Indianapolis, Indiana where their second son was born. While in Indianapolis, Lou worked at various jobs while her husband was a student at Butler University. In September, 1949, they moved to West Lafayette, Indiana, while her husband was a graduate student at Purdue. In June 1951, they moved back to Indianapolis for the duration of the Korean War after which they returned to West Lafayette where their third son was born. She lived the remainder of her life in West Lafayette.
Lou was a devoted wife and mother and loved to spend time with her family and friends. She was a student of the world and loved to travel and the family visited several states, frequently camping. With her husband, she also made trips to Europe, Asia, and Central and South America.
Lou’s strength came from her Christian faith and she exemplified the Christian ideals of acceptance, hospitality and inclusion. She was member of Covenant Church in West Lafayette and proudly served as an offering ‘counter’ for 15 years. She reveled in the camaraderie of her fellow-counters, many of whom remained faithful friends until the end of her life.
Lou was well known in the Greater Lafayette community and enjoyed volunteering with a variety of organizations. She was a long-time member of the Lafayette Symphony Guild as well as a life-time member of the Purdue Women’s Club. Interested in history and genealogy, she was a member of the Rock Island Historical Society and the Swenson Center for Swedish Research.
In addition to her parents, Lou was preceded in death by two brothers: Edward F. Peterson of Moline, Il, and Lawrence E. Peterson of Rock Island, IL. Surviving are three sons of whom she was very proud: William R. Fuller, Jr., PE (wife Donna) of Golden, CO; Theodore D. Fuller, PhD (wife Sheila Lightburn) of Wilmington, NC; and James H. Fuller, PharmD (partner Ken Cornetta) of Indianapolis, and seven grandchildren: Karla J. Fuller of Central City, CO; Kara J. Sullivan (husband Patrick) of Hutchinson, KS; Anne Roth (husband Joey Thorn) of Hagerstown, MD; Margot Dahl (partner Tom DeVoe) of Indianapolis, IN; Michael Roth (wife Rachelle) of Gibsonia. PA; Rachel Perez (husband Eric) of Ashburn, VA; and Cody Lizotte (husband Jonathon) of Midlothian, VA. Her twelve Great-Grandchildren (Aubrey Allen, Kaleb Sullivan, Konnor Sullivan, Karson Sullivan, Khloe Sullivan, Paulina Perez, Katherine Thorn, Rebecca Roth, Griffin Roth, Crew Lizotte, Declan Lizotte, and Kellan Lizotte) were a source of great joy to her. Several cherished nieces and nephews are also among her survivors.
A Memorial Service will be held on August 7, 2018 at 5pm at Covenant Church, 211 Knox Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47906 In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Covenant Church,211 Knox Drive, West Lafayette, In 47906
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