D. Carlton Shull 1925 - 2017

KNAPP, SHULL, CORBETT

Posted By: Connie Swearingen- Volunteer (email)
Date: 4/12/2017 at 16:59:35

Sioux City Journal
17 March 2017

SIOUX CITY | D. Carlton Shull, 92, of Greeley, Colo., formerly of Sioux City, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2017, at Meadow View Assisted Living.

Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Adamson Memorial Chapels in Greeley. Friends may leave condolences at adamsoncares.com.

He was born Jan. 9, 1925, to Deloss Perkins and Marguerite Claire (Knapp) Shull in Sioux City, where he spent his childhood. Carlton graduated with a BS from Brown University and received his JD from the University of Michigan Law School. During World War II, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged as a Lieutenant Commander with the Seabees.

On Aug. 18, 1956, he married Carolyn E. Corbett in Sioux City, where they made their home and raised their children. After 41 years of practicing law, Carlton retired and with Carolyn, he enjoyed summers on Crandall’s Beach, Spirit Lake, Iowa, and winters in Port Aransas, Mustang Island, Texas. In 2010, they moved to Greeley to be closer to family.

Carlton enjoyed sailing, tennis, woodworking and world travel. In his later years, Carlton was a voracious reader and spent a great deal of time studying history. He was a member of Sioux City Rotary Club, the RiverCade Board of Directors, and the American Bar Association. He was also a member of the Spirit Lake Yacht Club and was a lifelong member of First Congregational Church in Sioux City.

Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Corbett Shull of Greeley; daughters, Elizabeth S. Donalds of Dover, Mass., and Katherine S. Yockey of Greeley; four grandchildren, Emma Gallagher of Boston, Morgan Yockey of Greeley, Charles Donalds of Dover, and Zachary Yockey of Greeley; sisters, Sarah “Sally” Conner of Sioux City, and Joan “Jody” Phillips of Boulder, Colo.; nephews, John Conner, William Conner, James Phillips, Carey Michael Phillips and Jeffrey Phillips; and niece, Susan Conner.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and his son, Andrew C. Shull.

His family would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation for the care he received at Grace Pointe, Meadow View and Accent Care.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the “Salvation Army,” “Orphaned and Injured Wildlife Inc.” located in Spirit Lake, IA or the “Weld Food Bank” in care of Adamson Cares, 2000 47th Ave., Greeley, CO 80634.