David James Fulton D.D.S.

Dr. David James Fulton, 74, of Gurnee, Illinois peacefully passed away with his family by his side in his home on July 5, 2014. He was born in Waukegan, Illinois, October 13, 1939. Being a proud graduate from both Miami University and The Ohio State University College of Dentistry in 1965 he began his long and fulfilling dental career as a Captain in the United States Army Dental Corp serving our country from 1965-67 in Ford Hood, Texas.

David returned to his childhood home of Waukegan, Illinois where he started his General Dental Practice which would lead to enriching both his life, his community's and his profession for the next 47 years. He was involved in every aspect of organized dentistry and rose through the ranks of leadership in all the organizations in which he was a member. He has served as President of The Waukegan Dental Study Club, Lake County Dental Society, North Suburban Branch of The Chicago Dental Society, and most proudly The Chicago Dental Society. He was a member of The Illinois State Dental Society and The American Dental Association and served as a Delegate to the House of Delegates in each. He served as Chairman of the 2001 American Dental Association Annual Session. He was awarded Fellowship in the American College of Dentists, International College of Dentists, Pierre Fauchard Academy, American Dental Society of Europe, and the Odontographic Society of Chicago. He also served for many years as a Dental Advisor the Lake County Board of Health.

As much as he loved profession of dentistry, he loved his family even more. David is survived by his loving wife Laura, his son and partner of 27 years David Jr. (Kimberly), son James (Lindy), step-sons Gregory (Jennifer) and Nicholas (Paige), his grandchildren; David III, Spencer, Lucas, and Reed and his sister Mary Kay (Manoo) Kazemzadeh. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Mary Jeanette. He was also mourned by thousands of patients he treated over the span of his career. He was often quoted, "Treat your patients as your family and you will always sleep well at night."

He was a man who slept well.

David was a cradle Episcopalian and life long, devoted member of The Church of the Annunciation of Our Lady in Gurnee, Illinois. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, July 19th at The Annunciation of Our Lady Episcopal Church, 5725 Stearns School Rd., Gurnee, Illinois at 11am, officiated by Reverend Elizabeth Molitors. In lieu of flowers, donations in David's name may be made to The Annunciation of Our Lady or to The Chicago Dental Society Foundation.