Dr. Rex Fuller was born March 4, 1892 in Emerson, Nebraska and died June 4, 1961 in Salida, Colorado. He came to Salida in July 1916 to work as house physician at the Denver & Rio Grande Hospital. He retired as chief surgeon in August 1959.
An early rancher in the De Beque area. He was also a miner in Leadville and a teamster. He was known for using a bullwhip on his horses, and once accidentally whipped Charles Burg when he was breaking a horse that belonged to Conwell. Conn Creek near De Beque is named for him.
Early 20th century resident of Mesa County's Hunter District, east of Fruita, near 21 and J Roads. He and his wife Nancy (Renwick) Stanton grew apples.