It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of Gary Wayne Fuller. He passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on February 12, 2025. He has gone home to be with his savior Jesus Christ.

Born February 9, 1954 to his parents Tommy and Orla Fuller, he was the third of six children. He grew up and lived in Eureka his entire life. He had a love of sports playing both basketball and football in high school and football at College of the Redwoods. He continued his love of sports as an adult, his favorite team being the San Francisco Giants. He loved spending time with his friends and family and it was often around the dining table, talking, laughing and eating good food. Gary loved to feed his people; no one ever left his house hungry, and you always hoped to leave with a plate of his famous peanut butter fudge.

Gary was largely involved in his church community at First Covenant Church. He always said when he found his faith, he was saved. He loved Jesus and loved to share His word. He and his wife Valarie are members of their church, and participated in many church events like the Triumphant Life Camp, the annual live nativity scene, and even hosted bible study in their home. Gary was a skilled drywaller, that was his career and his talent. His work ethic and expertise transferred to many homes and commercial buildings throughout Humboldt County creating long lasting beautiful textures. The first thing he would do when he walked into any home was feel the wall. For 30 years he and his son, Eric, worked alongside each other. That was very special to both him and Eric.

Gary is survived by the love of his life, his wife, Valarie Fuller, along with her parents Carol and Eugene Loveland. He leaves behind his siblings Connie Lilze, Karen Hillis, Sheri Poletski, Tami Roberts, and Kevin Fuller. Children Eric (Crystal) Fuller, Amy (Marc) Dolce, and Jennifer (Erick) Grindle, grandchildren Tyler and Brooke Grindle, Kelly and Gunner Dolce, and Angel Barker, and great-grandchildren Oliver, Blakely, and Sawyer Grindle. Gary was blessed with an abundant amount of nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbors, and friends who have all had a special place in his life. Gary considered everyone his family and he absolutely loved and adored all of them.

He is preceded in death by his parents Tommy and Orla Fuller and his brother-in-law Stan Poletski.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date, and family and friends will be notified in advance. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Triumphant Life Camp in the name of Gary Fuller.