Florence Inkley Fullmer's Obituary
Florence Inkley Fullmer passed away peacefully with family by her side on November 23, 2024, following the effects of a serious fall five days earlier. She died less than one month before her 94th birthday. Born on December 19, 1930, to Ove Clarance Inkley and Susan Egbert Inkley. She married Boyd Miller Fullmer on June 21, 1951, in the Salt Lake Temple. Together they had 5 children, Mark (Greg), Doug (Bonnie), James (Gwynne), Susan, and Joseph (Mya).
She grew up in Salt Lake City in her family home on Chadwick Street in Sugarhouse. As a child, she developed a very close friendship with other young girls in her ward. They remained lifelong friends (Marian Motzkus Larsen, Shirley Werrett Larsen, Ruth Warnick Whipperman and Helen Tingey). They shared each others’ joys and challenges as they grew up together and later in life as they travelled through life’s journey, raising families, losing loved ones, and growing old.
Friendships were a hallmark of mom’s life and she created enduring friendships throughout her life. It was practically impossible to go anywhere with her without her seeing someone she knew. It was understood by her children that she would take time to talk to them. She was a good listener. She created close friendships with her neighbors, ward members and exercise groups. Over the years she had many early morning walking companions. She went out of her way to greet people at church. During her final few days in the hospital so many people came to see her and share with her family how much she meant to them. She touched many lives.
She was a homemaker and raised her five children with love and patience. She was there for their ups and downs. She was devoted to her family and loved being with them. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; her faith and faithfulness never waivered. She accepted many callings to serve her Heavenly Father. She served in the Primary and Young Women’s; she was a camp director and sports director; and even in her nineties, she faithfully served as a ward librarian. Throughout her life she was a dedicated visiting teacher/ministering sister. For years she woke up early every Thursday morning to drive to the Salt Lake Temple to serve in the baptistry. She also served as a regular ordinance worker with her husband in the Salt Lake Temple. Together they accepted an assignment to serve in the Holladay Health Care Center.
Mom and dad loved to go on long car rides. Early on they took their children on rides or car trips, in later years they went on long trips with friends. They explored every nook and cranny of Utah. She loved the independence of driving. She began to drive before she was 16 and drove until she passed away.
She was a strong woman emotionally and physically. She endured her physical and emotional pains of mortality quietly and courageously. We are so happy to know she is reunited with her husband, parents, and other family and friends. We will miss her dearly, but we are grateful to know that we will all be reunited one day.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, her son Mark, her brother Joseph and his wife Zeida. She is survived by her children, 11 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren, one sister-in-law, Janet Fullmer, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held on Friday, November 29th, 2024. A graveside service will be held at Wasatch Lawn at 11:00 am. To honor her wishes, there will not be a formal funeral service, but there will be an open house to celebrate her life after the graveside at the Holladay 18th Ward, 2625 East Milo Way, Holladay UT from noon to 1 pm. All are welcome to join us for the graveside and/or the open house. Her family particularly wants to thank the wonderful ward members of the Holladay 18th ward. For over 20 years they welcomed Boyd and Florence into their ward family with love and compassion. The family also wants to express appreciation to the outstanding and compassionate caregivers at St. Mark’s hospital. They eased our pain and kept her comfortable in her final days.
In lieu of flowers please donate to the Church’s General Missionary Fund or Humanitarian Aid.
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