Diamond Siaperas Fullmer

OGDEN, UTAH - Diamond Siaperas Fullmer, daughter of Anna Konakis and Pete Andrew Siaperas, passed away near her longtime home of Washington Terrace on December 14, 2022. Born on the family farm in Sunnyside, Utah on 12 June 1929, Diamond was the daughter of Greek parents who emigrated from Mytilíni and Margaríta Pella. Diamond was the oldest of three girls and five boys. The family moved just outside of Price, when Diamond was twelve years old.

Diamond met the love of her life in the 10th grade, sharing the school bus with Rondall “Ron” Lee Fullmer. Ron, “chased her until she caught him”, visiting her constantly at Barton Motors car dealership, where she worked as a bookkeeper. Diamond was homecoming attendant when she graduated from Carbon High School in 1948. On 2 September 1950, Diamond married Ron in the Greek Orthodox church in Price, Utah. Diamond supported her family doing office work while Ron labored as a coal miner and motorman. In 1963, they moved the family from the coal mines in Carbon County to Salt Lake City, so Ron could complete his education at the University of Utah.  Diamond worked at Ideal Life Insurance, while Ron studied and worked nights at a service station.

In 1965, Diamond accepted a job preparing purchase requests at Hill Air Force Base supporting Titan II missiles.  Diamond and Ron moved the family to their new home in Washington Terrace where they retired together in 1987 after 22 years of civil service. Diamond savored life, tending all sorts of fruits and vegetables, baking breads, cakes, pies, and Greek cookies.  She enjoyed traveling from state-to-state visiting roadside attractions and old railways. Above all she relished time with her family, dancing with Ron at the Elks Lodge, serving breakfast to anyone who could make it on the weekends, hosting family meals, and tending her grandchildren. She would never pass-up a visit to the target range, even though she didn’t shoot, another tour of the Aerospace Museum or the Union Station if it meant spending more time with the grandkids. She was the best grandma in the purest ways, paying her grandchildren for every inch they grew, and every pound they gained. She remained a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother until the end, smiling at everyone who came to visit.

Diamond’s ever-flowing love remains a shining example to everyone who knew her. Diamond is survived by her sons Landy (Janica) of Tulsa, Garlin (LaRue) of West Point, Zane of Ogden, as well as three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband Ron, siblings Johnny, Andrew, Nick, Ted, Amelia, Evangeline, and Marino Vomvas, as well as her grandson Matthew Fullmer.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to the medical professionals and caregivers at Legacy House of Ogden, and Utah Home Health & Hospice who tended to Diamond in her final days. Your compassionate work is valued and appreciated.

A private memorial will be held prior to graveside services on Tuesday, December 20, 2022,