Wally (Wallace) Lee Fulbright

Wally Fulbright was born on Christmas Eve, 1946, in Lebanon, Missouri, to Glen and Evelyn Fulbright. One of seven children, he grew up in Stoutland, Missouri, helping on the family dairy farm. In high school, he excelled as an athlete, basketball star, and class president. After graduation, the family moved to Barstow, California, where he attended community college until being drafted into the U.S. Army in May 1967. Wally served with honor in Vietnam, earning the Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze stars, the National Defense Service Medal, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. Recognized as a sharpshooter and first-class gunner marksman, he rose to the rank of sergeant. His service shaped his character and forged lifelong friendships. Afterward, Wally pursued a career in heavy equipment construction. In the 1970s, he enjoyed his playboy years in Newport Beach, before meeting the love of his life, Bobbi, in 1975. They married in 1977, and Wally adopted Bobbi’s children, Kimberley and Bryan Carl. Their family was completed with the birth of Jennifer in 1979, and they raised their children in Downey and Anaheim Hills, California. Following their retirement in 2005, Wally and Bobbi moved to West Linn, Oregon to be near their grandchildren. During this time, he reconnected with his miliary service, becoming an active member of the local VFW and reconnecting with fellow soldiers he served with in Vietnam. Wally also reengaged with some of his favorite lifelong hobbies. He had a deep love of the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman, passions that began in his youth. He enjoyed golf, racquetball, and gardening—pursuits that not only brought him joy but also introduced him to new friends and enriched his community of connections. Wally had a gift for connecting with people. Whether with family, friends, or strangers he had just met, his easygoing nature and warm conversation quickly turned acquaintances into lifelong friends. Above all, Wally was proud of his country and even prouder of his family. He will be remembered as a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, brother, loyal friend, and true patriot. Wally is survived by Bobbi, his wife of 48 years; his daughters Kimberley and Jennifer; his son-in-law, Brian; grandchildren Joshua, Kaylee, Olivia and Dylan; sister Nancy; and brothers David and Gary. His son Bryan Carl, brothers Keith and Bruce and sister Greta preceded him in death. Military honors will be held on September 19th at 1:00 p.m. at Willamette National Cemetery, followed by a Celebration of Life at the McDonald Home in West Linn from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. A Celebration of Life will also be held in California for Wally’s California family and friends on September 28th from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Lake Park Brea Clubhouse. McDonald Home 27420 SW Campell Lane West Linn, OR Lake Park Brea 625 N. Puente Brea, CA In lieu of flowers please send a donation to Tunnels to Towers Foundation: https://dogood.t2t.org/IMOWallyFulbright Please share your favorite photos using the link below. https://www.dropbox.com/request/KvUNxlXFgKv14TOcI7fv

Wally (Wallace) Lee Fulbright

December 24, 1946 - August 11, 2025