Hoy L. Fultz

Hoy L. Fultz (Chief) November 6, 1930 - April 11, 2020 Hoy was born in Moorewood, Oklahoma on November 6, 1930. His family relocated to Redmond, Oregon in 1935 to join family members who had already made the move. Hoy attended Jessie Hill Elementary School where he met some of his lifelong friends. After his elementary education was completed Hoy attended Redmond High where he participated in many extracurricular activities and numerous sporting events. He had always been interested in aviation and completed the training that earned his private pilots license. In years to come he earned an Associate Degree in Business. After completing his formal education by joining his father Rolla and brother Verden in the family home building business. He was offered a position a year later in Yosemite National Park, where he thrived. After a brief 6-month period her received a Draft notice and had to return to Redmond, pack and board a ship headed to Germany, courtesy of Uncle Sam. Hoy spent 4 years in the Airforce making what he called an abundance of memories. Hoy was discharged on June 24, 1954 as a Senior Master Sargent. After returning home to Redmond he returned to the now thriving family business. He also volunteered at the Redmond Fire Department, where he quickly became indispensable and one of the guys! After a few years he was offered a position as Fire Chief. He agreed to stay for one year until the City found a suitable candidate. He easily filled the position and brought many new ideas and policies with him. He was once again offered the Fire Chief position and decided it was a perfect fit. He often said it was the best decision he had ever made. Hoy became an integral part of the community and served on several City Boards and Committees. He loved Redmond and found it the perfect place to have a home that would accommodate his fast-growing family. Hoy was also a member of Powell Butte Christian Church and volunteered for many church activities. He served and made coffee for Lords Acre Day every year for 50 years even though it usually fell on his birthday. Everyone always looked forward to having a cup of coffee with the "Chief". His hobbies were hunting, fishing, boating, camping, and attending activities his kids, grandkids, and great grandkids were involved in. They all loved him and called him "Papa"! He loved the affection they all felt for him! He was the happiest when spending time with his loved ones. Hoy was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Ann Fultz. Both of his parents, Stella Mae and Rolla Fultz. His grandson, Mitchell Hoy Fultz, and nephew, Daniel Fultz. Hoy is survived by his wife, Darla Fultz. His five children, Kelly Weyer of Kirkland Washington, Kim Bower of Oak Harbor, Washington, David Fultz, of Redmond, Oregon, Mollie Bigelow of La Pine, Oregon, and Robert Haire of Henderson, Nevada. His brother Verden Fultz, 5 Grand Children, and 11 Great Grandchildren.