William Fuller, 75, Thornton, Colo.

William C. Fuller, 75, of Thornton, Colo., died Monday, July 1, 2024, in his home.

Bill was born on Feb. 1, 1949, in Brighton, Colo., to Sherman and Evelyn Fuller. He graduated from Brighton High School in 1967, attended Colorado State University for two years and worked on his cousin’s farm as an automotive salesman and at Denver International Airport.

When he retired, he found his true calling as a school bus driver. Bill tackled countless early mornings driving the bus because he loved making the kids smile and keeping them safe as they started their day. He never failed to get a laugh out of the people he encountered, and his ever-present smile was always a welcome sight.

On Sept. 29, 1990, Bill married Bonnie Reese, who changed his life forever. Each following day centered around loving and treasuring his newfound family. Anytime he wasn’t watching the Broncos or the latest action movie, he was spending time with his grandkids, who meant the world to him. At his core, Bill loved people. To everyone he met, he had a charm that made him endlessly easy to talk to, and you always knew he cared about every word you had to say. Bill made a lasting impression on the hearts of all who knew him, and he will be dearly missed.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Sherman and Evelyn.

He is survived by his wife Bonnie of 33 years; children Christy (Rich) Bach and Jason (Kari) Soukup of Thornton, and Nathan (Shelly) Soukup of Owatonna; grandchildren, Tyler Soukup, Zach (Jess) Soukup, Makenzie (Zach) Baker, Jordan (Amanda) Bach, Taylor Anderson, Avery Anderson, Carter Soukup; great-grandchildren, Lincoln Baker and coming soon Brecken Baker.