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Richard Carlton Obituary
Richard Rex Carlton, 77, of Colorado Springs passed away on December 11, 2008 at The Court of Colorado Springs Alzheimer's Care Facility with his wife, son and daughter-in-law by his side. Richard was born April 6, 1931 in Medina, OH, one of 10 children of Floyd and Lena Carlton. After graduating from high school, he enlisted into the Air Force and was stationed in Washington, DC where he met and married the love of his life. After leaving the service, he went to work with United Airlines. Besides Washington, DC, he was domiciled in Denver, CO, Cleveland, OH, and San Francisco, CA. His career included time as a ramp service person, mechanic and pilot. He had the privilege of flying the DC-6, Boeing 727, DC-10 and the Boeing 747 before he retired in 1991 from United Airlines as a captain. Richard is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Kathleen Sinclair Carlton of Colorado Springs; Son and daughter-in-law Richard A. and Julia L. (Finwick) Carlton of Monument; three grandchildren, Bradford Carlton, Austin Carlton, and Caitlynne Carlton all of Monument; brother, Ted (Loretta) Carlton of Medina, OH; sisters, Jean Musolf, Janice Albrecht, Nita (John) Dohanyos, Bev (Chuck) Hoyt, and Maxine Haring all of Medina, OH; and numerous nieces and nephews. Richard was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Lavalle Carlton and Maynard Carlton; sister, Zilda Dorland; and brother-in-law's, Jack Musolf and Clair "Bus" Dorland. A private family viewing was held on Friday, December 12, 2008 at Swan Law Funeral Directors in Colorado Springs. Internment with military honors will be at 11:00 am Tuesday December 30, 2008 at Ft. Logan National Cemetery, Denver, CO. In Lieu of flowers, the family wishes that memorial contributions be made in Richard's name to Pikes Peak Hospice Foundation of Colorado Springs, the Alzheimer's Association, or the Parkinson's Association. Please visit website www.mem.com to sign the online guestbook and share thoughts, memories, and condolences to the family.
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