Elizabeth Fulton Place Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Elizabeth Fulton Place of Camillus passed away peacefully on May 2nd, 2020. She was born in Utica on March 31st, 1925, the second eldest of Philip A Fulton and Ruth Rahn Fulton. Elizabeth graduated from Syracuse University with an MS degree in Zoology, where she had met her future husband John. They were married in Chicago on May 19th, 1945 and celebrated at a Jimmy Dorsey show. She was an active member of Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church in Camillus, a devoted mother, and an extraordinarily involved grandmother. Elizabeth was a fervent skier, dragging John all over New England, the American West and Canadian Rockies, and down many mountains in Europe. She was especially nurturing and protective of her many gardens and plantings, where rabbits and such dare tread only lightly. Elizabeth was a particularly accomplished swimmer who traversed the St. Lawrence near Massena as a teen, worked as a water-safety instructor and lifeguard during summers in High School and college, and ensured all her children nearly grew flippers. Camping and outdoor life were but her second nature and Elizabeth and John hauled their family not only all over the Adirondacks and up and down the East Coast but clear to the Pacific Ocean and back across Canada. Later, they built a camp on Soft Maple Flow near Belfort, NY where she literally altered the terrain with a shovel and her own grit. Elizabeth was also famously in command of her kitchen and be it a grand occasion or camp supper left no one unsatisfied at her table. Elizabeth was predeceased by John in 2015 after nearly 70 years of marriage, and by her brothers Douglas and Philip. She is survived by her sister Ruth, and by her children John Jr. (Karen) of Cincinnati; Katherine (Elton) Mantle of Liverpool; Peter (Mary) of Tully; and Philip (Michelle) of Berne, NY; her grandchildren Lisa, Philip, Melanie, Kevin, Leanne, Catrina, Thomas and Evan; and great-grandchildren Brynn, Ella, James and Alexander. Elizabeth is also survived by several nieces and nephews. We all love her unshakably. In accordance with her wishes, services will be private. Contributions in Elizabeth’s memory may be made to Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church, PO Box 91,5402 West Genesee St., Camillus NY 13031, The National Ski Patrol, 133 S Van Gordon St #100, Lakewood, CO 80228 at https://nspserves.org/donate, or a charity of your choice. Arrangements by B.L. Bush & Sons Funeral Home, Camillus. Please sign her guestbook at www.BLBUSH.com

Elizabeth Fulton Place

March 31, 1925 - May 2, 2020