Jon Robert Fullmer, lovingly known as J.R., passed away peacefully on May 17, 2025, following a brief, but courageous battle with cancer. He was 85 years old.
Born in Richfield, Utah on November 19, 1939, to Marjorie and John Paul Fullmer, J.R. was a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In January 1970, he married the love of his life, Patricia Fullmer. Together, they raised four sons.
J.R. was no stranger to hard work. As a young boy, he helped support his family by selling night crawlers to fishermen on the corner of a small Utah town. That same work ethic followed him through life — he put himself through college by working in coal mines and went on to earn multiple degrees, including an MBA, a CPA and several undergraduate degrees.
In 1980, he moved his family to Gunnison, Colorado — where five feet of snow and 40-below temperatures didn’t stop him from making sure his children got to school each day. J.R. was an inspiration to his community, always doing what he could to support the valley he loved. As a thoughtful and principled business owner, he built a successful career through his ownership and operation of Ace Hardware, earning the respect of both customers and neighbors alike.
J.R. was loved by his wife, Patricia Fullmer; his children: Rob Fullmer (Courtney), Jon Fullmer, Ryan Fullmer, and Eric Fullmer; his grandchildren: Austin Fullmer (Naomi), Brooklyn Larsen (Tanner), McKenna Bangerter (Jack), Caleb Fullmer, and Colt Fullmer; and his siblings: Christine Fullmer, Lorin Fullmer, Paula Fullmer and Lorraine Day (Drew). His memory and legacy will continue to live on through his beloved great-grandchildren: Tommy, Rome, Velzy, Rocky and Willa.
Above all, J.R.’s greatest priority was being a good parent, grandparent and great-grandparent. He was a source of unwavering love and guidance for his family, and his legacy of hard work, kindness and dedication will continue to inspire generations to come
