Helen Juanita Ward and Lowell Ralph Fulton
LOWELL RALPH FULTON, son of IVY IRENE STAMBAUGH and WALLACE FULTON, was born April 18, 1915 in Plainview, Pierce, Nebraska,7377 and died December 18, 1972 in Fremont County, Wyoming.11926 He is buried in Pleasant View Cemetery, Plainview, Pierce, Nebraska.456
He married HELEN JUANITA WARD on June 14, 1936 in Madison, Madison, Nebraska.11925 She was born November 6, 1915 in Foster, Pierce, Nebraska,11926 and died December 18, 1972 in Fremont County, Wyoming.11926 She is buried in Pleasant View Cemetery, Plainview, Pierce, Nebraska.456
Education
Helen J. Ward
- graduated from Plainview High School, Pierce County, Nebraska, 193311925
Lowell R. Fulton
- graduated from Plainview High School, Pierce County, Nebraska, 193311925
Marriage Announcements and News
Pierce County Call, July 2, 193611925
FULTON-WARD NUPTIALS
Friends in Stark Valley have just learned of the wedding of Lowell R. Fulton and Helen J. Ward which took place at the Methodist church in Madison, Sunday, June 14.
To the strains of the wedding march played by Mrs. Bader, the wedding party took their places at the altar where the Rev. Carl G. Bader, pastor of the church, read the marriage service, using the double ring ceremony.
The bride was gowned in peach lace with touches of blue over peach satin, with which she wore white accessories and carried Madame Jumel roses, a gift of the Rev. and Mrs. Bader. She was attended by Miss Lydia Kruntarod of Pierce. Miss Kruntarod wore navy blue with white accessories. The bridegroom was attended by Verle Ward, brother of the bride.
The ceremony took place at 6 o'clock with only the attendants and Mrs. Bader present. After the ceremony the wedding party went to Norfolk where a wedding supper was served.
Mrs. Fulton is the youngest daughter of Mrs. Margaret Ward. She grew to womanhood here and was graduated from the Plainview high school in 1933. After her graduation, she remained at home and was active in the young people's work of the church. Mr. Fulton is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Fulton. He grew to manhood here, was graduated from Plainview in 1933 and attended Wayne State Teachers college two years. Since leaving Wayne he has has been employed at Houston's store. At present Mr. and Mrs. Fulton will be at the Ward and Wallace Fulton homes, but expect to locate in Plainview later.
Since the wedding became known various affairs are being planned in their honor. Sunday evening, Mrs. Margaret Ward gave a dinner with only immediate relatives of the couple attending. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Fulton are planning a dinner for a larger group of relatives this week.
Obituaries
Casper Star-Tribune, December 22, 1972
Combined Funeral Set For Thermopolis Couple
THERMOPOLIS — Combined funeral services for Lowell Ralph Fulton and his wife, Helen Juanita Fulton, both 57, will be Saturday at Thermopolis.
The couple drowned Monday night when their car went into the Wind River near Boysen Dam some 15 miles south of Thermopolis.
Mrs. Fulton was born in Foster, Neb., Nov. 6, 1915.
She was a member of Chapter No. 19, Order of Eastern Star, Music Study Club and the Community Church.
Fulton was born in Plainview, Neb., April 18, 1915.
He was a member of the AF&AM No. 17 of Thermopolis, Kalif Temple Shrine Club, Rotary Club, BPOE Lodge No. 1746 and Community Church.
The couple were married at Madison, Neb., June 14, 1936, and moved to Casper 29 years ago. Almost 13 years ago they moved to Thermopolis where Fulton was a stockholder and manager of Masek Auto Supply. Mrs. Fulton worked for the Wyoming Gas Co. at Thermopolis.
Their survivors include a son, Ryan Fulton of Laramie; a daughter, Mrs. Janet Karspeck of Riverton and six grandchildren. Also surviving are Mrs. Fulton's mother, Mrs. Margaret Ward of Plainview, Neb. and a sister, Mrs. Mildred Voecks of Niobrara, Neb. Mr. Fulton's brother, Arnold Fulton of Plainview, Neb. also survives.
Memorial services by the OES and Masonic Lodge will be at the Mortimore Chapel Friday night at 7 p.m. Funeral services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Community Church in Thermopolis with Rev. Gum officiating.
The bodies will be sent to Plainview, Neb. for burial.
A memorial has been established to the Gottsche Rehabilitation Center at Thermopolis.
Census Records
| Date | Location | Enumerated Names |
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| January 8, 192011921 | Dry Creek, Pierce, Nebraska |
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| April 24, 19304330 | Plainview, Pierce, Nebraska |
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