Honoring a Life Filled with Compassion

Elizabeth "Bea" Fuller lived a life defined by kindness, generosity, and an unwavering love for English Springer Spaniels. Throughout her life, Bea opened both her heart and her home to dogs in need, giving countless rescued Springers a second chance at the loving life they deserved.

On June 20, 2026, Bea passed away at the age of 84, leaving behind a legacy of compassion that will continue to touch lives for years to come.

Whether she was caring for a rescue dog, walking the neighborhood she loved, or sharing stories of her family and beloved horses, Bea found joy in giving of herself. Her final rescue, Rowdy, now lovingly lives with her oldest son—a fitting reminder that Bea's love for rescue will live on through those she inspired.

A Lasting Tribute

In lieu of flowers, Bea's family has chosen to honor her memory by supporting English Springer Rescue America (ESRA), an organization that was very close to her heart.

Your memorial gift will help provide rescued English Springer Spaniels with:

Safe shelter and loving foster homes
Veterinary care and rehabilitation
Transportation to safety
Food, supplies, and daily care
The opportunity to find a forever family

Every donation made in Bea's memory continues the work she cared about so deeply—giving vulnerable dogs the second chance they deserve.

Make a Memorial Gift

By making a donation in honor of Elizabeth "Bea" Fuller, you are celebrating a life devoted to compassion while helping another English Springer Spaniel find hope, healing, and a loving home.

Thank you for helping us carry forward Bea's remarkable legacy of rescue and unconditional love.

With heartfelt gratitude,

English Springer Rescue America (ESRA)

About Bea

Elizabeth "Bea" "BB" Fuller was born on April 20, 1942, and spent her childhood traveling with her parents, Pete and Jean Weaver, as part of a Navy family. She cherished many adventures throughout her life, including her years in Puerto Rico and later fulfilling a lifelong dream of owning horses in Bluffton, South Carolina.

Later in life, DNA technology reunited Bea with her birth family after decades apart, creating an extraordinary and cherished new chapter in her life.

She spent nearly 30 years in Rose Hill, where neighbors came to know and love her through her daily walks and friendly spirit. Most of all, Bea will be remembered for her generous heart, her devotion to family and friends, and her lifelong passion for rescuing English Springer Spaniels.

She is lovingly remembered by her children, grandchildren, extended family, dear friends, neighbors, and the many rescued dogs whose lives were forever changed because of her kindness.

About ESRA

In March 1998, ESRA began with the development of a friendship between two ladies from opposite sides of the country who shared a passion for English Springer Spaniels. In 1984, Jan Flagg, a southern California resident, adopted a five-week-old puppy from a shelter in Carlsbad, California. This adoption brought the awareness of a rescue operation needed for these loving Springers. Judy Manley, an Ohio resident and breeder since 1979, was pursuing a project to form a rescue committee for the national breed club, the English Springer Spaniel Field Trial Association. These two kind-hearted ladies met, and a partnership began to rescue English Springer Spaniels, out of which ESRA was born.

English Springer Rescue America, Inc. was incorporated in August 1999 in Orange County, California. On September 10, 1999, the organizational meeting was held in Oceanside, California, where a group of five people gathered (among them were Marie Devaney, Barbara Ellerbrock, Jan Flagg, and Christina Santos) to officially organize the rescue and served as the first directors of ESRA. In turn, the directors elected the first officers of ESRA, which included Jan Flagg (president); Judy Manley (vice president); and Christina Santos (chief financial officer/treasurer). The directors then identified 26 people who wanted to become members of the corporation and named them to membership. Sadly, Jan Flagg, the founding president of ESRA, passed away in November 2002.

Today the organization thrives with over 2500 members, a Board of Directors, consisting of seven active members around the country, a President, CFO, Treasurer and Secretary. English Springer Rescue America rescues, rehabilitates and rehomes over 600 Springer Spaniels a year and continues to be 100% volunteer.

Elizabeth Fuller Memorial Fund