Boyd Alva Carlton (1933-2020)

CARLTON, COOPER

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 8/10/2020 at 22:28:46

Boyd Alva Carlton, 87, of Cedar Rapids passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Living Center West. A private service will be held at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories.

Boyd Alva Carlton was born on May 31,1933; the son of Harry and Marie (Cooper) Carlton. He was united in marriage to Janis on May 30, 1976 in Greeley, Iowa. Boyd loved fishing, camping, trips to the Casino (maybe placing a bet or two) and family gatherings.

At a younger time, playing poker with his family at his sister (Helen’s) farm. He was a Green Bay Packer and Star Trek Fan.
He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Janis, brothers, Martin “Bud”, Kenneth and Lyle Carlton, Sister, Helen Brosh, Step-son, Blair Harbaugh, Step-son-in-law, Randy Coons, Brother-in-law, Eugene Harbaugh, and several nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Left to cherish Boyd’s memories are his brother, Eugene (Kris) of Cedar Rapids; four sons, Michael, Martin, Matthew (Tina) and Mark (Jenny) Carlton all of Cedar Rapids; two daughters, Kathryn (Luke) Durnan of Walker and Kelly Carlton of Cedar Rapids; step children, Julia Coons and Bruce Harbaugh of Cedar Rapids; step daughter-in-law, Beth Harbaugh; sister-in-law, Joyce Harbaugh; many nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and extended family.