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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
FULMES, Mike - passed away suddenly on December 15, at the age of 92, with his Hillview Manor family by his side. Mike was husband to Marjorie (Bostock), father to Marilyn and Michael, grandpa to Sara, Dayna, Cara, Matthew and Keenan, and great grandpa. And in Felix's words, he was our great, great, great, great, ... Great Grandpa Mike. Mike was born in Hubbard, Saskatchewan. He entered the two month Moose Jaw Normal School's teacher training program in July of 1947 when he was only 18 years old and started teaching that fall in Albany School in the Estevan School Unit. He then moved to Fertile, Saskatchewan as principal. In 1950, he moved to McLean, Saskatchewan. There he met Marjorie Bostock. They were married in 1952. During his time in McLean, he joined the naval reserve. He spent his weekends training and summers on warships cruising the Pacific coast. The tattoo on his arm was acquired during a shore leave - a story best heard over a cold beer. Marilyn was born in 1953. The following year, they moved to Gladmar. Michael was born in 1955. The next thirty-two years, Mike worked for the Radville School Unit. He moved from Gladmar to Lake Alma, then to Tribune. He took a year off to finish his B.Ed degree and completed summer classes to get his B. A. In 1963, he was appointed principal of the newly constructed Gladmar Regional High School and remained there until 1986. He was awarded the Centennial Medal in 1967. Teaching was more than a job. Mike loved working with his students. They were important to him. And he was always Mr. Fulmes to them. Even years after they had graduated. During their time in Gladmar, Mike and Marje were actively involved in the Lutheran Church, the Elks Lodges, the curling and bowling clubs, and many other community activites. Mike and Marje had a special fondness for Gladmar. They often said it was because of the spirit of the people - many of whom became their closest and dearest friends. They enjoyed Saturday evenings of dinner and dancing with friends at the Blue Moon Nightclub in Plentywood. Marilyn and Michael would like to thank the staff and management at Hillview Manor for their kindness, compassion and care. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Hall Funeral Services in Estevan is caring for the Fulmes family - Deb Heidinger, Funeral Director. (The Weyburn Review 30 Dec 2020)
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