Laurence Paul “Barney” Fullerton

SEDRO-WOOLLEY, Wash. - Laurence Paul "Barney" Fullerton left us Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at the age of 100. He celebrated his milestone birthday on Lopez Island with family and friends coming from across the state to help him celebrate at Woodmen Hall.

Barney was born on April 1, 1914 in Waitsburg, Wash., the son of Orville & Zelma Fullerton. He attended school in Waitsburg, receiving awards for his spelling and math skills. He played basketball on the high school team and graduated with the class of 1931. He loved horses and rode to school, often returning home after dark following basket...