Meda Elizabeth Fulton

Meda Elizabeth (Owens) Fulton, of Washington, Iowa, formerly of Crawfordsville, Iowa, peacefully passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at the United Presbyterian Home. Services are set for Tuesday, May 31, 2022. All are welcome to a short Graveside Service for Meda and George at 9:30 a.m. at Elm Grove Cemetery in Washington. Celebration of Life Services will begin at 11:00 a.m. at the United Presbyterian Church, followed by lunch and visitation with the family. Guests are encouraged to wear spring colors and florals, in honor of Meda’s love of gardening. The Celebration of Life will be available on the Jones & Eden Funeral Home Facebook page, live or for viewing at a later time. Online condolences for Meda’s family may be sent through the web at www.jonesfh.com. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Washington Tree Beautification Committee. Meda was born February 9, 1935, in rural Cotter, Iowa, the daughter of Russell and Dorothy (Knott) Owens. Meda graduated from Ainsworth High School in 1952, and on July 13, 1952, Meda married the love of her life, George Fulton. In the early years of their marriage, George was in the US Army, and Meda joined him when he was stationed at Fort Lewis, Washington, where they established enduring friendships with other Army couples. George and Meda returned to the Fulton Farm in 1955, and lived a life of faith, family and unconditional love. They were devoted to each other until the end, celebrating 69 years of marriage last July. Meda and George lived most of their adult lives in the Crawfordsville area. They welcomed their three children and raised them on the beloved family farm, in sight of the big red barn that remains a family landmark to this day. Meda worked with George on the farm, gardened, and was active in the neighborhood Braden Club, Wednesday Study Club, and American Legion Auxiliary. She gave back to the community in many ways including the years she enjoyed volunteering at the University of Iowa Hospitals gift shop. Upon moving to Washington in 1992, the Washington Tree Committee became a passion for the Fultons. Meda and George were honored as distinguished volunteers for their work with the committee. They were proud to have completed the Iowa Community Tree Steward program, and their mark remains in the trees they planted around Washington. Meda made good use of every minute. She gardened, canned, and sewed her daughters’ clothes--even Barbie clothes! She worked with George on wood-working projects, refinished furniture, made many quilts, baby blankets, and wonderful craft projects, all of which continue to be treasured by four generations of Fultons. A lover of good competition, Meda usually won a game of “Horse” in the driveway, played Bridge, 500, and other card games. Even in death, she remains the reigning family Scrabble champion. Meda had a silly streak--she and George were truly made for each other! She was a clever gag-gift giver, practical joke planner, an expert with her Kazoo, and her laugh was infectious. Meda is survived by children, Jackie (Wayne) Whitham of Pella, Iowa; Susan (Russ) Sanders of Clive, Iowa; Rick (Annette) Fulton of Crawfordsville, Iowa; five grandchildren: Andy (Krista) Whitham of Mt. Vernon, Iowa; Rob (Jill) Whitham of Shenandoah, Iowa; Eric (Danielle) Sanders of Reston, Virginia; Elizabeth Sarcone of Des Moines, Iowa; Taylor (David) Yoder of Marysville, Ohio; Seven great grandchildren--with an eighth on the way. She is also survived by brother Daryl (Pat) Owens of Washington and sister Joyce Campbell of Cedar Falls, sister-in-law Sharee Owens, and numerous nieces and nephews. Meda was preceded in death by her husband George, in November, 2021, her parents, and siblings Dean Owens, Wanita Zieglowsky and Marlan Owens, and George’s sister and her husband, Joe & Maxine Martin.

Meda Elizabeth Fulton

February 9, 1935 - April 5, 2022